BELFAST/GLASGOW - The election result was hailed as a victory for English, Scottish and Irish nationalism - and it could spell the end of the United Kingdom.
In Northern Ireland, supporters of a united Ireland won more seats than those in the province who want to remain part of the United Kingdom for the first time since the 1921 partition which divided the British north from the Irish Republic in the south. But opponents said it was Johnson’s appeal to English nationalism with his promise to “Get Brexit done” at the expense of the interests of Scotland and Northern Ireland which had been instrumental in his success.
Scotland, England’s political partner for 300 years, voted against secession from the United Kingdom by 55% to 45% in 2014. But Scots backed staying in the European Union in the 2016 referendum and Sturgeon argues Brexit means they should have another say on independence.“Boris Johnson may have a mandate to take England out of the European Union. He emphatically does not have a mandate to take Scotland out of the European Union. Scotland must have a choice over our own future,” Sturgeon said.
“We need to, in an orderly fashion, structure the conversation about a new Ireland and constitutional change. I don’t think unionism should be alarmed or frightened, this is a huge opportunity for everybody who lives on this island.”
Reuters? U.K. no more.
DanielWiklander 'In Northern Ireland, supporters of a united Ireland won more seats than those in the province who want to remain part of the United Kingdom for the first time since the 1921 partition which divided the British north from the Irish Republic in the south.'
I grew up with first gen Irish-Americans in the 80's They all hated the British with a passion. And I mean HATED. They would have voted for anybody willing to go to war to free N Ire. The one & basically only reason: Britain denying the Irish the right to self-determination.
Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are free to seek membership of EU....and now lets manage the problems with climate change or we will have no countries in the whole world. Lets get it done.
Looks like the UK couldnt keep their democracy
So nice of newly elected PM BorisJohnson to take jeremycorbyn to work today.
Dubious analysis. SNP voters are less Scottish nationalist and much more anti-Brexit and anti-Tory. But yes, therefore, the UK is in trouble. scotland ukelection ge2019
You missed ‘nationalism we’re all familiar with’ off the end of that tweet.
Good, let everyone have their independence at last.
It could be good for Russia.
Even the dog doesn't want to be anywhere near him.
Indeed, GeneralElectionResults proved Brexit is English, not British
Without internet and modern communications, there's great desire to reach out, connect, engage other societies. But every society was effectively cloistered. When tech and travel genuinely open things up, people hunker down to preserve their identity. conorsen Noahpinion
Yes, whereto the U in UK ? 👀 💥
No it doesn't Sturgeon did not get enough seats for a mandate so Boris should tell her where to go.
Are you people serious with this headline? How ridiculously biased can you get? What a bunch of hacks Reuters has turned into. Failures.
The beginning of Little England. The Union is lost.
Exactly what will happen in 2020 TrumpLandslide2020
Victory for isolation
Good for Great Britain. Take back your unique place in our world. Americans want a big fat trade deal. Keep winning!
Doubt? What are you talking about The alternative would be more referendums, more talking, more delaying, more division, more uncertainty. We need to get this done and move on. No more delaying. Want to re-join the EU? Fine! Talk about it after we've honored the ref first!!
No, it puts the EU's future in doubt. It secures the UK's future.
Lol why does Reuter’s have a political bias.
There is rise of nationalism everywhere. What is the cause of such effect? Climate change or terrorism?
baloney
Johnson and the Consevatives landslide victory in Britain yesterday is another example of the vast unpredictability of modern day elections. Candidates for US 2020 elections take note. Voters don't vote in polls or social media. They vote on Election Day.
Nice headline, Pravda
Good luck! We are with SNP. By UK
White Nationalism.
Brexit isn't DONE yet!remember that..We voted some Conservatives that are Pro-Europe!
And a win for SNP type nationalism - which is a mash up of nationalism and supra-nationalism as concurrent political aims. Nationalism isn’t what it used to be ... 😒
Good luck UK. You’re going to need it.
'Johnson's win puts UK's future in doubt' ? They will vote to exit the EU, of that there is no doubt.
no, public fed up of years of Brexit
The results were painful indeed but let's try to be positive!!!
Eu’s future*
nationalism because out of EU? is that bad thing? UK future in doubt by who?
yeah, they're fucked
Victory for common sense!
Mmmmm congratulations with heavy heart But looking forward for good co-operation
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