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The Straits Times. (2026, September 15). UK PM's office says position on Irish unity unchanged after Trump comments. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/uk-pms-office-says-position-on-irish-unity-unchanged-after-trump-comments
The Straits Times. “UK PM's office says position on Irish unity unchanged after Trump comments.” The Straits Times, 15 Sept. 2026, https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/uk-pms-office-says-position-on-irish-unity-unchanged-after-trump-comments.
The Straits Times. “UK PM's office says position on Irish unity unchanged after Trump comments.” The Straits Times, September 15, 2026. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/uk-pms-office-says-position-on-irish-unity-unchanged-after-trump-comments.
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On September 12, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated during parliamentary questioning that any decision regarding an Irish unity referendum would be based on clear public consensus and support for such action. This position remained unchanged after U.S. President Donald Trump, following a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dublin, expressed his wish to see a united Ireland, saying he "would love" it to happen eventually. A spokesperson from Burnham's office confirmed on the same day that the prime minister’s stance regarding Irish unity had not been altered by Trump’s comments, emphasizing the need for significant public backing before considering any border poll in Northern Ireland.