Tag: Unionism
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English nationalism is biggest threat to Northern Ireland’s union, Nesbitt says
English nationalism declared as the biggest threat to the Union English nationalism is, according to Mike Nesbitt, the single greatest challenge to Northern Ireland’s position within the United Kingdom. The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) leader delivered his assessment at the party’s annual conference, arguing that the shift in political dynamics lies not with Irish nationalism,…
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English nationalism poses biggest threat to Northern Ireland’s union, Nesbitt warns
Introduction: A new challenge to the Union At his party’s annual conference, Ulster Unionist Party leader Mike Nesbitt argued that English nationalism has overtaken Irish nationalism as the principal threat to Northern Ireland’s continued place in the United Kingdom. The remarks come amid ongoing debates about funding, Brexit’s constitutional aftershocks, and the future shape of…