Both the U.K. and the E.U. have made a sincere commitment…
“Both the U.K. and the E.U. have made a sincere commitment to the people of Northern Ireland: there will be no hard border. Equally, as a U.K. government, we could not countenance a future in which a border was drawn in the Irish Sea, separating Northern Ireland from the rest of the U.K.”
About This Quote
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The UK and EU pledge no hard border, opposing any division of Northern Ireland, including a sea border.
In simple terms: No hard border promised.
Support policies that maintain unity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political negotiations
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the risks of a sea border?
- How can unity be preserved?
Hard borders may still emerge due to political shifts.