No British secretary of state for Northern Ireland could see the results of today’s survey and conclude that a referendum was likely to succeed. Those are substantial shifts in a short time and underline just how much the united Ireland issue is moving to the centre of politics. [ The United Ireland paradox: Taking unity seriously means accepting a more realistic time frame ]At the same time, there is also another, parallel task: reassuring unionists that their interests, identity and loyalties will be recognised and protected in a new, united Ireland. That is good news for those concerned not just with achieving a united Ireland, but making sure that it would be a success. They will want to know what a united Ireland means for their own economic circumstances.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 03, 2023 01:42 UTC