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Irish unity referendum question does not arise currently – Harris

Source: PA Archive

The question of a referendum on Irish unity is not a priority and does not “arise currently”, Simon Harris has said.

Ireland’s premier said it was more important for the new UK Government to work with Ireland in supporting the powersharing institutions at Stormont.

Following the General Election, Sinn Fein emerged for the first time with the largest representation among parties at

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