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No-deal Brexit: Tony Blair warns of 'devastating' consequences for peace in Northern Ireland
2019-02-10
[Sky News] A no-deal Brexit would lead to "potentially devastating" consequences for the peace process in Northern Ireland, according to former prime minister Tony Blair.

In a wide-ranging interview with Sky News' Sophy Ridge, the once Labour Party leader warned of a hard border if the UK leaves the EU without agreements in place for what the future relationship will look like.

He dismissed Brexiteer claims that leaving with no deal would not be detrimental to Britain's economy.

Mr Blair told Sky News: "No one could responsibly propose this [a no-deal Brexit]. It would be economically very, very dangerous for Britain and for the peace process in Northern Ireland, it would potentially be devastating.
Posted by:Besoeker

#8  Swap the Northern Irish Protestants for the United Kingdom Muslims, then give Northern Ireland back to Ireland.

Posted by: Rob Crawford   2019-02-10 19:47  

#7  And, BP, it’s not like there’s any difference between Anglican and Catholic any more- both are Communist Atheists.
Posted by: Glenmore   2019-02-10 15:48  

#6  Or re-unite Eire with the UK.

That would probably be easier, and the Irish would get slightly less corrupt politicians.
Posted by: Bright Pebbles   2019-02-10 13:11  

#5  Absolutely spot on at #4. The 'going wrong' pretty much began with the Great Britain people re-settlement plan..... as has so often been the case.
Posted by: Besoeker   2019-02-10 12:21  

#4  Here's an idea: just give it back to the Irish. It relieves a massive headache and security issue for Britain and sticks the Irish Republic with the bill and headache for figuring out how to integrate the two "Irish" societies.

It will keep the Irish busy for a decade at least, sort of like East and West Germany.
Posted by: Vespasian Unairt7733   2019-02-10 12:18  

#3  I'm reminded of the Y2K panic. Get ready for a big yawn.
Posted by: PBMcL   2019-02-10 12:13  

#2  Phony Tony repeats the node eel lie.

I couldn't think of a better person to put the remainiac case forward.
Posted by: Bright Pebbles   2019-02-10 10:09  

#1  If Tony Blair says it, it must be so.
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2019-02-10 03:57  

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