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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s office stated on September 12 that his position regarding potential Irish unity remains unchanged following comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump expressing support for a united Ireland. Previously, during parliamentary questioning on Wednesday, Burnham clarified that any decision to hold a border poll in Northern Ireland would depend on public consensus and significant shifts in public opinion.

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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.

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Responding to questions from lawmakers in parliament on Wednesday about a possible independence referendum in Scotland, Burnham began his answer with a reference to the situation in Ireland: "On the question of a border poll (in Ireland) ... that is to be considered by the Northern Ireland Secretary when there is clear consensus in the country — when public opinion has changed to the point at which the call has to be considered." A spokesperson for Burnham's office said on Saturday the prime minister's remarks still stood after Trump told reporters after a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dublin that unification would happen eventually.

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🔮 British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's position on Irish unification remains unchanged, a spokesperson for his office said on Saturday, following comments by U.S. President Donald Trump that he would "love" to see a united Ireland.

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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's position on Irish unification remains unchanged, a spokesperson for his office said on Saturday, following comments by U.S. President Donald Trump that he would "love" to see a united Ireland. asserted

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Responding to questions from lawmakers in parliament on Wednesday about a possible independence referendum in Scotland, Burnham began his answer with a reference to the situation in Ireland: "On the question of a border poll (in Ireland) ... that is to be considered by the Northern Ireland Secretary when there is clear consensus in the country — when public opinion has changed to the point at which the call has to be considered." A spokesperson for Burnham's office said on Saturday the prime minister's remarks still stood after Trump told reporters after a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dublin that unification would happen eventually. asserted

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