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Interesting article by @Saraita101 on what is becoming one of the geographical oddities of the broader European space, - a kind of St Martin or Campione d'Italia or Büsingen writ large - Northern Ireland
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theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
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theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
The main take away is that NI's voting patterns and ethnic makeup are changing radically. That, for the UK union, is damaging, but not fatal.
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It is clear that many NI people are much more comfortable with a both or neither identity: being Irish presents less of an issue for young unionists.
However, there is one fact that really overwhelms all and has not been addressed.
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However, there is one fact that really overwhelms all and has not been addressed.
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The obvious question for Brexiters and for Britain is:
What did you expect?
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theguardian.com/world/2023/mar…
What did you expect?
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theguardian.com/world/2023/mar…
The response is fairly typical. "Well Britain can set its own rule and buy British" and so forth.
But actually this is a problem of Brexit that is widespread in different industries and likely to be exacerbated.
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But actually this is a problem of Brexit that is widespread in different industries and likely to be exacerbated.
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Britain is a large arms producer. It is also host to a major financial centre.
In both cases Brexiters insist that UK will continue exporting and trading because it is "important".
Here though we can see the lie become apparent.
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In both cases Brexiters insist that UK will continue exporting and trading because it is "important".
Here though we can see the lie become apparent.
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Not such a good idea to talk about winners and losers.
For one thing, the UK and its citizens had "lost" once they had voted for Brexit and engaged A50.
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economist.com/europe/2023/03…
For one thing, the UK and its citizens had "lost" once they had voted for Brexit and engaged A50.
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economist.com/europe/2023/03…
For another, Europe needed to protects its member states, citizens and way of life. It this it succeeded absolutely.
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But it is telling that the Brexiters and many Britons feel they have "lost". Quite simply, life is worse outside Europe and there is strength in unity.
But it is also clear that Brexit, apart from being foolish, was plain directionless from the off.
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But it is also clear that Brexit, apart from being foolish, was plain directionless from the off.
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Just sick at how British politics doesn't recognise the enormous sacrifice that Europe has made for Northern Ireland.
The whining has to stop.
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itv.com/news/2023-02-2…
The whining has to stop.
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itv.com/news/2023-02-2…
They complain about 🇪🇺 law. Yet, NI is being given privileged access to the SM for goods. This splits the four freedoms in a way that it would never ordinarily allow.
Only possible with 🇪🇺 law.
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Only possible with 🇪🇺 law.
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As for democratic deficit, NI refuses to contribute to the European budget for the well-being of others, unlike CH, Norway, etc.
#NoRepresentationWithoutTaxation
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#NoRepresentationWithoutTaxation
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Tonight as we take stock of the #RemainSurge it seems a good time to celebrate some of the things we love about being part of the #EU
First up: freedom of movement. Because love knows no borders ❤️
What do you love about being European?
#ThankEU
First up: freedom of movement. Because love knows no borders ❤️
What do you love about being European?
#ThankEU
Working together with other countries means we can tackle big problems like pollution or climate change at international level, as partners, meaning everyone benefits
#ThankEU for cleaner seas
#StopBrexit #PeoplesVote
#ThankEU for cleaner seas
#StopBrexit #PeoplesVote
Britain has some of the most polluted air in Europe, and only acted after a ruling by the ECJ
politico.eu/article/eu-cou…
Air pollution kills. Leaving the EU means we lose our last recourse to make our govt act to protect us from toxic air.
#ThankEU #RemainSurge
politico.eu/article/eu-cou…
Air pollution kills. Leaving the EU means we lose our last recourse to make our govt act to protect us from toxic air.
#ThankEU #RemainSurge
This is good on how, unlike in 2016, we need to make the positive case for the EU. So here’s a thread with some of the benefits of the EU. Feel free to add any I’ve missed. #ThankEU
1 in 10 doctors in the NHS
The right to live, love, work and retire in 30 other countries
Clean air
Clean beaches
Clamping down on tax avoidance
Workers’ rights
Disability rights
LGBTQ+ rights
70 years of peace
EU citizens contributing to our society and our economy
#ThankEU
The right to live, love, work and retire in 30 other countries
Clean air
Clean beaches
Clamping down on tax avoidance
Workers’ rights
Disability rights
LGBTQ+ rights
70 years of peace
EU citizens contributing to our society and our economy
#ThankEU
Investment in some of the poorest areas often abandoned by our government
Scrapping roaming charges
Scientific/medical research collaboration
Security collaboration
Galileo satellite programme
Erasmus student programme
Students able to study in 30 countries
#ThankEU
Scrapping roaming charges
Scientific/medical research collaboration
Security collaboration
Galileo satellite programme
Erasmus student programme
Students able to study in 30 countries
#ThankEU
