Before Brexit, trade between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland was straightforward. Northern Ireland is a part of the UK and Brexit created a de facto hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. This stalemate in the politics of Northern Ireland seems likely to continue. It leaves an empty space in the political life of Northern Ireland, depriving people of a forum to discuss their problems. These swing voters may look for an entirely new dispensation for Northern Ireland, one that is neither nationalist nor Unionist.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 30, 2023 07:13 UTC