Anger after Sinn Fein's Alex Maskey labels Northern Ireland a "putrid little statelet" - SDLP leader @columeastwood reacts

Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey has been criticised for describing Northern Ireland as a "putrid little statelet". Mr Maskey tweeted: "Unfortunately it took more than the CRA (Civil Rights Association) to secure rights in the putrid little statelet NI." The comments were posted in response to a tweet from SDLP leader Colm Eastwood commenting on the 100th anniversary of women's voting rights. Unionists have described Mr Maskey's remarks as offensive and claimed his comments appeared to "justify terrorism". Stephen got reaction from SDLP leader Colum Eastwood.