Might Northern Ireland get there first? But the actions of Ulster’s leading unionist party have unquestionably brought the prospect of Irish unity ever closer. For two years the DUP’s wearying narcissism, tribalism, and frankly vindictive stupidity held Northern Ireland hostage, causing untold harm to its population. Consequentially, £3.3 billion in UK funding was withheld, and Northern Ireland plunged into strikes. Northern Ireland now has more Catholics – who traditionally support unity – than Protestants, for the first time in its history.

Source: The Herald February 02, 2024 16:18 UTC