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    Default Yougov: Brits increasingly don’t care whether Northern Ireland remains in UK

    April 22, 2020, 1:15 PM
    https://yougov.co.uk/topics/politics...rthern_ireland
    Britons see themselves as having less in common with Northern Ireland, and support the region holding a reunification referendum

    Since the Republic of Ireland went to the polls in early February, there has been increased speculation on what the results could mean for Northern Ireland. In addition to the region’s importance in the Brexit negotiations, Sinn Féin’s strong performance at the Irish election has given a boost to their demands for a border poll (a referendum in Northern Ireland on Irish reunification) within the next five years. As per the Good Friday Agreement, the decision to call a border poll rests with Westminster, but the measure has largely been thought to be an unpopular one in Britain.

    However, the results of a new YouGov survey have shown that, in principle, more Brits are supportive of a border poll taking place in Northern Ireland than against it by 36% to 25%. A further 39% responded that they didn’t know, showing a strong element of disinterest amongst the British public.


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    Another question from poll. Poor Northern Ireland.



    In general, how much do you feel you have in common with someone?


    English Opinion

    Wales: 48% in common; 43% nothing in common (+5%)
    Scotland: 46% in common; 44% nothing in common (+2%)
    Ireland: 40% in common, 50% nothing in common (-10%)
    N Ireland: 39% in common; 51% nothing in common (-12%)

    Scottish Opinion
    Ireland: 59% in common, 31% nothing in common (+28%)
    Wales: 50% in common; 30% nothing in common (+20%)
    N Ireland: 51% in common; 37% nothing in common (+14%)
    England: 52% in common; 39% nothing in common (+13%)

    Welsh Opinion
    England: 74% in common; 25% nothing in common (+49%)
    Scotland: 60% in common; 30% nothing in common (+30%)
    Ireland: 54% in common, 37% nothing in common (+17%)
    N Ireland: 46% in common; 49% nothing in common (-3%)

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    Do Northern Irish want to stick to Ireland? I still dont know the case.

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    It would be interesting to see polls from the Irish public. Do you think it would be possible considering the catholic/Protestant devide?

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheMaestro View Post
    Do Northern Irish want to stick to Ireland? I still dont know the case.
    Think it was close.

    Quote Originally Posted by Hithaeglir View Post
    It would be interesting to see polls from the Irish public. Do you think it would be possible considering the catholic/Protestant devide?
    From what I remember of other polls are that Protestants are more united against a united Ireland & Catholics have a split (united Ireland vs status quo)within Northern Ireland. So that tilts it a wee bit.

    Not sure on opinion in the Republic.

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    It's a result of peace. When the IRA were bombing Britain sentiments were naturally hardened against the unification of Ireland, where people otherwise wouldn't care.

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    I think the Northern Irish will be pretty pragmatic and will just do what's best for them economically. The border issue is now sorted so I think it will just be status quo unless there are some strong reasons for them to want to leave the UK.

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