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The Ireland Question
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Does Northern Ireland benefit from the UK's international security alliances?

Short answer

Yes. As part of the UK, Northern Ireland is covered by NATO's collective defence and by the UK's other security partnerships.

What we know Fact

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Sources

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

Our view Pro-Union

In an uncertain world, being inside the strongest defensive alliance on earth matters.

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