Politics

DUP MP Sammy Wilson’s ‘fact-finding’ trip to Israel worth almost £4,000, declaration shows

East Antrim MP said he was looking forward to ‘hearing the truth’ during October visit and criticised ‘scurrilous lies’

Sammy Wilson’s trip was paid for by the Israeli government. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA
Sammy Wilson’s trip was paid for by the Israeli government. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA
Freya McClements
Tue Nov 25 2025 - 17:14

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Freya McClements

Freya McClements

Freya McClements is Northern Editor of The Irish Times