One of unionism’s deepest fears is that Britain will turn against it. This is also, quite clearly, one of nationalism’s fondest hopes. Among the most striking features of Brexit so far is that this has not happened, despite a perfect storm of forces against the union. Brexit has coincided with the DUP’s prominence at Westminster and the takeover of the Labour party by lifelong supporters of Irish republicanism.

Source: The Irish Times March 28, 2019 04:52 UTC