Theresa May has been continuing her UK-wide tour to convince voters in all corners of the country to back the Conservatives. This weekend saw the Tory campaign machine make a whistle stop tour in Belfast. The Prime Minister attended a local agricultural show and talked to farmers and families about why they must support the party.
So far, so uncontroversial. All Prime Ministerial candidates seeking election or re-election make the customary stop on the far side of the Irish Sea to make a pitch to Northern Irish voters.
This time, however, Theresa May’s trip has unleashed anger among both voters and politicians in Northern Ireland. Her attempt to charm locals has backfired spectacularly.
Theresa May has been refusing to attend crisis talks in Northern Ireland since power-sharing collapsed in January. As the crisis worsened and the deadline for resolve between nationalists and unionists came and went on numerous occasions, Ms May appeared non-plused.
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