Jon will have one vote like the rest of us. The fact that political unionism continues with its attempt to close the conversation on a #BorderPoll speaks volumes.
The need for proper planning and preparation is necessary and the more the better.
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Ulster Unionist Party Leader Jon Burrows MLA has labelled a Fine Gael plan to develop a blueprint for a unified island as a pet project and says any constitutional change rests solely with the people of Northern Ireland.
Jon Burrows MLA commented:
“Northern Ireland is an integral part of the United Kingdom, and it is increasingly clear that many who aspire to a united Ireland are frustrated that support for constitutional change is no closer today than it was at the time of the Belfast Agreement.
“The constitutional future of Northern Ireland rests solely with the people who live here. I am confident in the case for the Union - a Union that strengthens our economic security, underpins our national security, and has helped secure the most peaceful and prosperous period in our history.
“Today, terrorism is at an historic low, people are free to identify as British, Irish or both, and citizens move across these islands without restriction. Most people are not preoccupied with constitutional upheaval; they are focused on improving public services, growing the economy, creating opportunity and making Northern Ireland the best possible place to live and raise a family.
“Simon Harris is entitled to produce whatever “blueprint” he wishes for Irish unity, but it is entirely reasonable to ask whether this is truly what was envisaged when the 1998 Belfast Agreement was signed - particularly when the Irish State amended its constitution and repealed Articles 2 and 3, removing its territorial claim over Northern Ireland.
“There is also a growing disconnect between sections of the political class and ordinary people. Recent polling in the Republic of Ireland showed that Irish unity barely registered as a public priority. At a time of significant pressures on healthcare, housing, infrastructure and the cost of living, politicians should focus on the real and immediate concerns of the people they serve rather than pursuing constitutional pet projects.
“My focus remains firmly on making Northern Ireland work better, strengthening our place within the United Kingdom, and unlocking the enormous potential of this part of our country.”
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There's no veto Jimmy. The #BorderPoll will be decided by non-unionists.
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With the 16yo voting in the #BorderPoll the precious union will be a memory soon
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Could we have a situation with a future #BorderPoll that 16yo and 17yo would have a vote in the north but not in the south?
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And finally, but don't tell the @duponline, any return to checks, delays and inconvenience on the border would be the final push needed for demand for a #BorderPoll and also the argument that would convince moderate unionists to vote Yes. But Shsssssss
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"I would urge them to amend their position and call for a date for a border poll. Otherwise, their words in support of constitutional change, no matter how earnest and sincere, will ring hollow." @irishborderpoll @bjacollins @FOSFUSA @SouthBelfastSF
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The IRA supports third world migration because they want to stack the deck for a borderpoll.
Irish nationalist third worldism is basically just cutting the nose off to spite the face
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Just further evidence that 'Northern' Ireland is a failed entity that will never work for anyone. The only path forward is a #BorderPoll and a positive result for a #UnitedIreland
TUV member launches appeal in legal action over Belfast City Council Irish language policy trib.al/ff5P3ry
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"The events of recent days indicate that the winds of change are blowing from Belfast to Edinburgh to Cardiff. It is well past time for the British Government to clearly set out what criteria it will use to determine to call a border poll." #BorderPoll
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May 14
Both the @SDLPlive & @sinnfeinireland need to wake up & accept reality. Power sharing is dead. Its dead because Unionism refuses to compromise, preferring instead to further copper fasten inequality. Stormont needs to be brought down & Nationalism must push for a #BorderPoll
May 14
While the DUP (shit)talk about making NI work for everyone they continue to block an Irish language strategy, have removed funding for bilingual signage, and opposed the rebuilding of Casement Park. Then have the cheek to cry about how their culture wouldn’t be respected in a UI.
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Isn't it very ironic that there's pro-indepence leaders in Scotland, Wales and the North but an anti-independent half leader @MichealMartinTD in the "Republic"!
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#TonightVMTV #liveline #rtept #BorderPoll NOW #rtept #latelate
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May 11
Highlighting further the need for a #BorderPoll.
The people of Ireland need to decide our constitutional future.
An English parliamentary group of the usual suspects only provides further evidence of this.
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May 11
🚨 NEW: Anti-Windsor Framework Parliamentary Group launched to recognise the 'dire constitutional and economic consequences'.
👥 The officers of the group are:
Chair: Lord @NigelDoddsDUP
Vice-Chairs: @JimAllister MP, Baroness @CatharineHoey, @danny__kruger MP, Lord Lilley and @eastantrimmp MP.
👇Members
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Constant attempts to deny the chances of a #Borderpoll has the opposite affect to what political unionism might think.
Merely attempting to deny the inevitable instead of putting forward a case for the union only weakens their argument.
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May 10
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson has poured scorn on renewed hopes of a united Ireland in the wake of nationalist victories in the British local elections.
belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/…
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