Just imagine what the English Media would make if the four Plaid Cymru MPs or Thirty Five SNP MPs had done a deal with the Tories in the same way the DUP had and influenced the whole of the Brexit debate , to the extent that although the UK was to leave the European Union, but would stay in the Customs Union and single Market.
Well of course we have.
Even the Guardian had a headline before the 2015 General Election
"General election attack ad campaign suggesting Labour leader is controlled by SNP firebrand shows that gloves have come off in run up to general election""
Now consider the power the DUP have at a time of the biggest political crisis that face the Westminster Parliament in which a far right sectarian part has more power simply by backing Mrs May government not in a coalition but largely as long as May makes sure Northern Ireland , leaves the European Union on the same terms as the restof the UK, even if this means a Hard Brexirt or No Deal and and a customs boarder with the Irish Republic.
The DUP indeed have a unique position because the Northern Ireland Assembly does not currently meat and to some extent Sinn Féin not sending their elected MPs to Westminster, Arlene Fosters band of bigots are virtually the only voice we hear from the six counties despite opinion polls that suggest if they have thier way then support for an United Ireland will soar
Mrs May claims she will speak to other parties , but it is clear that whilst she will meet with Plaid, SNP Greens and Liberal Democrats she will not actually listen. indeed Corbyn's refusal to meet her may well be the right approach.
Instead she turns back to a Part that is prepared tom see Northern Ireland burn, to preserve a Unionist and sectarian hegemony in the six counties.
The only option if we are not to see such a disaster that a No Deal or a DUP led Brexit is to first extend Article 50 and seek a mandate from the electorate with a second referendum on whether to accept any government deal and that includes Corbyn becoming PM or the option of Remain.
Well of course we have.
Even the Guardian had a headline before the 2015 General Election
"General election attack ad campaign suggesting Labour leader is controlled by SNP firebrand shows that gloves have come off in run up to general election""
Now consider the power the DUP have at a time of the biggest political crisis that face the Westminster Parliament in which a far right sectarian part has more power simply by backing Mrs May government not in a coalition but largely as long as May makes sure Northern Ireland , leaves the European Union on the same terms as the restof the UK, even if this means a Hard Brexirt or No Deal and and a customs boarder with the Irish Republic.
The DUP indeed have a unique position because the Northern Ireland Assembly does not currently meat and to some extent Sinn Féin not sending their elected MPs to Westminster, Arlene Fosters band of bigots are virtually the only voice we hear from the six counties despite opinion polls that suggest if they have thier way then support for an United Ireland will soar
| Date | Polling organisation/client | Yes | No | Undecided/No intention to vote | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2018 | LucidTalk | 48% | 48% | 4% | 0% |
| September 2018 | OFOC | 52% | 39% | 9% | 13% |
| June 2018 | Lord Ashcroft | 44% | 49% | 7% | 5% |
| June 2018 | NILT | 22% | 55% | 22%[59] | 33% |
| June 2018 | YouGov | 42% | 45% | 13% | 3% |
| May 2018 | ICM | 21% | 50% | 29%[60] | 29% |
| December 2017 | Lucid Talk | 48% | 45% | 7% | 3% |
| October 2017 | Lucid Talk | 34% | 55% | 10% | 21% |
| July 2017 | ESRC | 27% | 52% | 21% | 25% |
| September 2016 | LucidTalk | 28% | 61% | 11% | 33% |
| September 2016 | Ipsos Mori | 22% | 63% | 15%[61] | 41% |
| January 2013 | Ipsos Mori | 17% | 65% | 17%[62] | 48% |
Mrs May claims she will speak to other parties , but it is clear that whilst she will meet with Plaid, SNP Greens and Liberal Democrats she will not actually listen. indeed Corbyn's refusal to meet her may well be the right approach.
Instead she turns back to a Part that is prepared tom see Northern Ireland burn, to preserve a Unionist and sectarian hegemony in the six counties.
The only option if we are not to see such a disaster that a No Deal or a DUP led Brexit is to first extend Article 50 and seek a mandate from the electorate with a second referendum on whether to accept any government deal and that includes Corbyn becoming PM or the option of Remain.
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