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https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/dec/03/lord-maginnis-faces-18-month-suspension-over-homophobia

I seem to remember Miriam O'Callaghan referring to Ken Maginnis as the 'acceptable face of unionism'. This was back in the early days of the ceasefire, mid 90s.

Seems like a very unsavory character.

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