The chair of Westminster’s Northern Ireland Affairs Committee has warned unionists that a hard Border after Brexit could lead to a united Ireland and the breakup of the UK. “We will play with fire if a policy is pursued which adds an accelerant to a demand for a Border poll. The Bill would allow Northern Ireland civil servants to retain decision-making powers until October 21st, with the option of a further extension until January 30th. Ms Creasy said citizens in Northern Ireland should not have to wait until the Assembly was restored for their human rights. Mr McGinn’s amendment would oblige the British government to introduce same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland if the devolved institutions were not restored by October 21st.

Source: The Irish Times July 08, 2019 20:48 UTC