Northern Ireland
Sinn Fein surge in Ireland could be short-lived
Despite Sinn Fein's surge, its support base is fragile and holding it together will be difficult
IrelandRealignment of UK politics could be here to stay
The Conservative government aims to keep new voters by hiking spending, but its fiscal plans may be undone by Brexit
United KingdomNo backstop or no deal is Ireland’s Brexit dilemma
Ireland and the EU may prefer a no-deal Brexit to a deal with no backstop
IrelandA backstop solution to Brexit has some potential
London accepts that any agreement with the EU should include special treatment for Northern Ireland
United KingdomScotland could pass new referendum powers
Scotland could pass a bill which would enable its government to hold an independence referendum without London’s consent
United KingdomMay needs momentum for Brexit deal to pass
A third and possibly fourth Withdrawal Agreement vote could take place before March 29
United KingdomBrexit threatens future Irish-UK relations
Historical tensions look set to resurface in some form that could deteriorate relations in the coming decade
United KingdomSecond UK Brexit vote risks irreversible damage
Regardless of its outcome, a second referendum poses long-term risks to democracy in the United Kingdom
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