Armistice Day

Armistice Day has been marked with two minutes of silence across the UK and in Europe.

She added that she was unable to attend an Armistice Day event at Stormont later on Monday, but that other Sinn Féin politicians would take part.

Scotland will fall silent later to honour those who have died in conflicts around the world on Armistice Day.

As on Remembrance Sunday, two minutes of silence will be held on Armistice Day at 11:00 GMT.

Events and services take place around Armistice Day - 11 November - as well as Remembrance Sunday, and the poppy is a frequent sight throughout.