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UK Prime Minister States United Ireland Referendum Is Currently Off the Table
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has publicly stated that a referendum on Irish unification remains off the political agenda for the foreseeable future. The comments reinforce the current legal framework governing the constitutional status of Northern Ireland.
27 Aug, 15:28 — 27 Aug, 16:07
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BBCHigh1h ago
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: 3 · 39m|Window: 39m
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