Two-thirds of voters are Northern Ireland A new opinion poll shows that it should be voted on for its position in the UK, but only 37% of people want to vote in the next five years. Observer.
A LucidTalk poll found that approximately 31% of voters said that they should vote on the location of Northern Ireland in the UK at some point, but after 2026. Another 29% said that such a vote should never be held. If any votes are taken, Northern Ireland is still part of the United Kingdom, leading by seven points.
When asked how they will vote, 49% said they would support staying in the UK, while 42% support becoming part of a unified Ireland, and 9% said they don’t know. Other recent surveys show that support for a unified Ireland is much lower.this Survey of Life and Times in Northern Ireland30% of the people published in June support a unified Ireland.
The British government has been worried that the impact of Brexit may lead to increased support for unified Ireland, but the problem still exists Northern Ireland Agreement – An element of the Brexit agreement that effectively creates barriers between the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.The British government is Attempt to renegotiate the deal.
Although many experts said they believe the political temperature in Northern Ireland is cooling, in recent months, prominent figures have raised the issue of border polls. Earlier this summer, the British government reprimanded the Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland, Leo Varadeka Because he hinted that there might be a unified Ireland in his lifetime.Former Sinn Fein Party Leader Griadans In recent weeks, he has also stated that he believes that the polls may be conducted within three years.
Former Northern Ireland Secretary of State Peter Hein accused Boris Johnson Complacency about the problem. He said: “The Prime Minister ignores that Northern Ireland is in danger, and now he has been as Prime Minister.” “It will bite him, and if he is not careful, it will bite everyone. I think it is unlikely to conduct an early poll. But I think there is an unstoppable momentum. That will throw the kaleidoscope into the air, who knows where it will fall.”
Even if support for holding border polls further increases, its supporters will need to overcome serious obstacles to see it happen. The 1998 Good Friday Agreement gave the Secretary of State of Northern Ireland discretion to call a referendum at any time. However, if there is a majority in Northern Ireland in favor of unification, he is legally obliged to summon a member of Parliament. According to analysis, Charter Unit of University College LondonIf the Secretary of State believes that “the majority of voters expressed the hope that Northern Ireland will no longer be part of the United Kingdom and become part of the united Ireland”, then a vote can be held at any time.
Bill White, LucidTalk’s managing director, said: “Again, as with all polls on the NI border, we see that about 50% of Northern Ireland support unions and stay in the UK. Referendums across all Northern Ireland borders In the polls, the scores for supporting unions are very consistent. Among the other 50%, we have different opinions between those who support the unity of Ireland and those who don’t know.
“However, this is not particularly surprising because a unified Ireland is still an unknown choice. Although many people support the concept of a unified Ireland, they want to learn more about it and how it works.”
LucidTalk conducted an online survey of 2,403 people in Northern Ireland between August 20 and 23
