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The Ireland Question
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What does Northern Ireland gain from being part of a United Kingdom of four nations?

Short answer

Security, a shared currency, a large internal market, pooled public finances that support higher public spending here, and a shared history and identity for many.

What we know Fact

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Sources

  1. HM Treasury: Country and regional analysis
  2. NISRA: Overview of Northern Ireland trade with Great Britain

Our view Pro-Union

Together the four nations are stronger than any of them alone.

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