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Does Northern Ireland benefit from Britain's nuclear deterrent?

Short answer

Yes. The UK's nuclear deterrent protects the whole of the UK, including Northern Ireland.

What we know Fact

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Sources

  1. Northern Ireland Act 1998, Schedule 2 (excepted matters)

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