Ian Paisley says 'give Maldives evidence to commissioner'

Ian Paisley has challenged the BBC to submit evidence to back claims a Maldivian government minister paid for a luxury holiday taken the DUP MP and his family.

A BBC Spotlight programme alleged the government minister paid for part of the trip in 2016.

Responding to the claims, Mr Paisley said: "I would love to be able to give you a running commentary but I am not able."

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