Funeral service for David Trimble starts in Lisburn

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Taoiseach Micheál Martin are among mourners who have gathered for the funeral of Lord Trimble.

The former Ulster Unionist Party leader died last week aged 77-years.

His funeral is due to get underway in Lisburn, County Antrim.

Politicians from across the political divide in Northern Ireland have also gathered to pay their respects, including senior figures from the UUP and the leaders of Sinn Féin and DUP.

Irish President Michael D Higgins is also present.

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