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Rebordering Britain & Britons after Brexit

The Future of Irish-UK Relations: Borders and Identities after Brexit: Introduction

Abstract

It is apparent that the consociational framework established by the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement (B/GFA) is under threat, while the UK's withdrawal from the EU poses major challenges for maintaining peace, prosperity and social cohesion in Northern Ireland (NI). The contributions to this special collection examine key elements of the post-Brexit reality, with a particular focus on NI and the future of the intergovernmental bodies established by the B/GFA. The implications of the UK government's attempt unilaterally to disapply parts of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland are examined.

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POLITICAL QUARTERLY

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Barry Colfer (United Kingdom)
Patrick Diamond (United Kingdom)

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