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NI Secretary of State accused of ‘burying head in sand’ over Irish border poll

NI Secretary of State accused of ‘burying head in sand’ over Irish border poll

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Sinn Féin MP Daire Hughes said an ‘energetic debate’ was under way about a new Ireland.

Trimble told by Blair to ‘get lost’ over timing of border poll, records show

Trimble told by Blair to ‘get lost’ over timing of border poll, records show

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

The records from the National Archives in Dublin show that the SDLP and the Irish government were heavily against the idea.

Simon Harris says ‘entirely possible’ there will be Irish unity in his lifetime

Simon Harris says ‘entirely possible’ there will be Irish unity in his lifetime

Sun, 24 Nov, 2024

The Fine Gael leader said it is his and his party’s aspiration for there to be a united Ireland, but it is not a priority for him.

Stormont leaders should focus on ‘day-to-day’ concerns not border poll – Sunak

Stormont leaders should focus on ‘day-to-day’ concerns not border poll – Sunak

Mon, 05 Feb, 2024

Speaking in Belfast, the Prime Minister said ‘constitutional change’ was not a priority.

Border poll not even on the horizon in Northern Ireland, says Keir Starmer

Border poll not even on the horizon in Northern Ireland, says Keir Starmer

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

The Labour leader also outlined a desire to renegotiate an improved trade deal with the EU.