British and Irish governments play down Sinn Féin’s calls for united Ireland

Rishi Sunak urges Stormont executive to focus on bread-and-butter issues in Northern Ireland

The British and Irish governments have played down Sinn Féin’s calls for Irish unity and said Northern Ireland’s new devolved government can restore stability and faith in the region.

Rishi Sunak said Northern Ireland’s place in the UK was protected and urged the Stormont executive – led by Michelle O’Neill, the first nationalist first minister – to focus on bread-and-butter issues, not redrawing the border.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Rishi Sunak urges Stormont executive to focus on bread-and-butter issues in Northern IrelandUK politics live – latest updatesThe British and Irish governments have played down Sinn Féin’s calls for Irish unity and said Northern Ireland’s new devolved government can restore stability and faith in the region.Rishi Sunak said Northern Ireland’s place in the UK was protected and urged the Stormont executive – led by Michelle O’Neill, the first nationalist first minister – to focus on bread-and-butter issues, not redrawing the border. Continue reading…