There’s a reason why Northern Ireland has been without a government for more than 500 days – Brexit

Brexit has in Northern Ireland revived the ideologies of Irish nationalism and Ulster unionism, and reignited their most central dispute – continued union with Britain or unification with Ireland. Brexit has simply created a new arena for an age-old contest.

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ESO: Find further information on Brexit and Northern Ireland http://www.europeansources.info/advSearchLink?keyword=Brexit%20Northern%20Ireland%20&searchOption=all

ESO: In Focus: Brexit - The United Kingdom and the European Union http://www.europeansources.info/record/brexit-the-united-kingdom-and-the-european-union/

BBC News, 24.08.18: Stormont stalemate: 541 days on the hill without government https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-politics-45169397

UCL: The Constitution Unit: Blog, 04.10.18: Challenges to good government in Northern Ireland: all shapes and sizes of icebergs https://constitution-unit.com/2018/10/04/challenges-to-good-government-in-northern-ireland-all-shapes-and-sizes-of-icebergs/

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