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UK Prime Minister Rules Out Immediate Irish Reunification Referendum
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has declared that a vote on Irish reunification remains off the table, dismissing calls for an immediate border poll. The statement reinforces the UK government’s position that any constitutional change requires broad cross-community consent and favorable conditions.
27 Aug, 15:28 — 27 Aug, 16:07
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United Ireland poll is 'off the table', says PM
Andy Burnham's visit comes amid calls from Stormont for increased funding.
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British PM Andy Burnham says a united Ireland referendum is 'off the table'
Burnham made the remarks while speaking to reporters in Belfast, where he is meeting with political parties to discuss budget pressures in Northern Ireland.
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First report: the-journal · 27 Aug, 15:28|Full coverage: 5 · 5h|Window: 5h
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