Nationalist parties now have more MPs, than Unionist parties - for the first time in Northern Ireland. The former want a united Ireland; the latter prefer to stay in the UK.

However many more voters supported Unionist parties, than Nationalist ones.

Polls in the Republic of Ireland are pretty even as to whether that country's citizens would prefer to join up with Northern Ireland, or to stay independent.


Economics are the real problem though - as NI receives a monthly subvention of €1 billion from the UK Exchequer.

With a €210 billion National Debt (on which the Republic struggles to pay the interest) - it would be impossible for them to fund the annexation of NI.

Accordingly, NI will remain part of the United Kingdom for the foreseeable future.

Although everybody (me) is saying Scotland, NI & Wales will leave..I think they can't have a referendum to leave unless Boris gives them one.

I have a sneaky feeling that all 3 will still want to remain in the tent rather than be outside pissing in in such times of uncertainty.

hedda wrote:
I have a sneaky feeling that all 3 will still want to remain in the tent rather than be outside pissing in in such times of uncertainty.


Is that why 80% of Scottish seats went to the SNP - a party hellbent on independence!?

Barney wrote:
With a €210 billion National Debt (on which the Republic struggles to pay the interest) - it would be impossible for them to fund the annexation of NI


Every day, the Republic of Ireland pays £15 million in interest on its National Debt.

The 300 mile border between them, and the UK is very significant - they remain in the EU, whilst we leave.

RoI could be the major casualty here - as c80% of its dairy/beef produce is sold to the UK.


UK was their biggest market (almost) for most things. But Brexit will severely inhibit its ability to do business here.


Affecting them, more than the UK or EU...