New Sinn Fein First Minister Expects Vote in Next Decade
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has refused to rule out the possibility of a vote on Irish unification within the next decade. This comes after Northern Ireland's new Sinn Fein First Minister Michelle O'Neill expressed her expectation that a vote will take place in the next 10 years. When asked about the issue, Keegan stated, "I don't want to speculate on that," but emphasized her delight at seeing Stormont "back up and running."
Report Warns of UK's Vulnerability to Irish Defense Scrimping
A new report titled "Safeguarding the Union" highlights the risk the UK faces due to Ireland's low defense spending. The report, authored by Tory Sir Michael Fallon and Labour's Lord Robertson, urges Dublin to increase defense spending and stop relying on Britain and NATO for cheap security. Currently, Ireland only allocates 0.5 percent of its GDP to defense, raising concerns that Russia and China could exploit this vulnerability. The report also points out the presence of Russian intelligence and warships near the Irish coast and key transatlantic cables, posing a potential threat to the UK itself.
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