United Ireland 'a legitimate aspiration' but 'not priority', says incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris

Ireland's next prime minister Simon Harris has told Sky News a united Ireland is a legitimate aspiration but it will not be his priority.

In his first interview as Fine Gael leader, Mr Harris tells Sky News that he wants to seek closer relations with the UK, and also addresses post-Brexit tensions.

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