Arlene Foster in tears as she pays tribute to her friend and former colleague Jimmy Spratt - Health Minister Robin Swann questions deputy First Minister’s NI infection rate claim - Nightingale facility in Belfast City Hospital prioritised for deescalation

First Minister, Arlene Foster, was in tears as she paid tribute to her friend and former colleague Jimmy Spratt who passed away after long battle with cancer.

By Andrew Quinn

Published 4th Mar 2021, 10:20 BST

Updated 4th Mar 2021, 18:17 BST

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