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Van Morrison and Paisley criticised for onstage chant against NI health minister

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Politicians in Northern Ireland have criticised Van Morrison after he and a DUP MP launched a blistering attack on the region's health minister.

The singer was joined on stage by Ian Paisley Jr as he launched a blistering attack on Northern Ireland's Health Minister Robin Swann, following the late cancellation of concerts in Belfast.

The comments came after four gigs scheduled by Van Morrison at the Europa Hotel were cancelled at the last moment yesterday because live music is still not permitted under Covid restrictions.

The management of the hotel blamed confusion by Stormont ministers for the late notice, believing they had been given the green light to proceed.

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