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Has Trump paved the way to a united Ireland?

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Episode Has Trump paved the way to a united Ireland?

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President Trump sparked controversy during his recent trip to Ireland when he said a unified Ireland would be “a fantastic thing.” That was followed on Monday by Scottish, Northern Irish and Welsh leaders signing a pact pledging to break up the UK. With Prime Minister Andy Burnham set to meet with the Taoiseach Micheál Martin tomorrow, is a united Ireland now more likely?

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Guest: Jennifer Bray, political editor, The Sunday Times Ireland.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Producers: Robyn Simon.

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