This position holds that Northern Ireland should become its own independent country, abandoning both British unionism and Irish nationalism. It argues that neither London nor Dublin has Northern Irish interests truly at heart, and that the region has a distinct culture of its own.
Supporting arguments · 2
- Neither Britain or Ireland have Northern Irish interests at heartThe governments in both London and Dublin view Northern Ireland as a burden. The best option would be to be independent instead.
- Northern Ireland has its own distinct culturePeople living in Northern Ireland have complicated identities, as they can choose to be Irish, British, Northern Irish, or Ulster. It would be better for people living in Northern Ireland to unite and be independent based on its own distinct Northern Irish culture.