invitation

They are soon going to regret giving that permission and invitation, but then it will be much too late.

O'Neill has confirmed she has accepted an invitation and will lay a laurel wreath at the Cenotaph at Belfast City Hall on Sunday in her role as first minister.

So, the invitation to visit China - an important ally, neighbour and Myanmar's largest trading partner - is significant, although it is not a state visit.

O'Neill has confirmed she has accepted an invitation and she will lay a laurel wreath at the Cenotaph on Sunday in her role as first minister.

Normally, a tracker like me would barely get a nod from the candidate, let alone an invitation for a milkshake from a potential US senator.