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Re:UK votes to leave EU by misnome on Friday June 24, 2016 @01:32AM (#11966849)
I am curious why this was down voted? Slightly cynical, perhaps, but not completely disbelievable?
Re:UK votes to leave EU by vidarh on Friday June 24, 2016 @02:46AM (#11967254)
Very believable to me. Sinn Fein has predictably already called for a vote in Northern Ireland. Calls are growing for a second referendum in Scotland. There are even those wanting independence for London...

Scottish independence is likely - the question is just how firm the polls need to be before the SNP go there again.

Re:UK votes to leave EU by mrweasel on Friday June 24, 2016 @03:05AM (#11967364)
The Northern Ireland potentially rejoining The Irish Republic is a bit surprising to me. Does anyone know if there's actually any chance of that happening?
Re:UK votes to leave EU by vidarh on Friday June 24, 2016 @03:26AM (#11967484)
The chance is very low given the amount of unionists, but that won't stop this being used for what its worth to force re-assessments of agreements etc. Expect the Northern Ireland government to be given a slew of new devolved powers etc. over the next few years as concessions to prevent growing calls for it.
Re:UK votes to leave EU by fudged71 on Friday June 24, 2016 @04:28PM (#11973191)
What are the odds of violence popping up again?
Re:UK votes to leave EU by bengale on Saturday June 25, 2016 @06:59AM (#11975933)
We've recently had the threat level for that type of violence raised.
Re:UK votes to leave EU by mcv on Friday June 24, 2016 @11:56AM (#11970786)
Depends on the number of unionists who are more pro-EU than pro-UK. It's not as likely as Scotland leaving (which is very likely), but I suppose it could happen.
Re:UK votes to leave EU by threeseed on Friday June 24, 2016 @03:16AM (#11967416)
It's not cynical at all. Look at the media reports coming out now from Scotland and Northern Ireland. Leaders are already talking it up and it's hard to deny the strength of their vote to remain within the EU.