Council approve ‘twinning’ with Gaza
Seven councillors including Sinn Fein, SDLP and Independent nationalist councillors voted for the move to secure a 7-6 victory as one Independent joined with DUP, UUP and TUV councillors to vote against.
The twinning has been promoted by Independent Council Chairperson Padraig McShane who says it is on humanitarian grounds.
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Hide AdBut Ulster Unionist Joan Baird said twinning with a “war zone” in an “overt political way” will be divisive in Moyle and she said if people want to give humanitarian aid to Gaza they could do so through recognised international agencies.