It’s high time Ulster learned to say yes

I LEFT Northern Ireland for university in England 45 years ago. It comes as little surprise that political parties in Ulster retain an unyielding ability to say no. Bad habits take long to change.

The Brexit deal that the Prime Minister negotiated is unlikely to change. It best reflects the 52%/48% vote of the nation.

No one knows whether the House of Commons will pass it. The EU will not reopen talks on it. It is in Northern Ireland’s interests to sign up.

Brexit will probably make British citizens poorer in the short to medium-term, so the question remains how to minimise this.

It is another example of the gap between ordinary citizens and the political class. The sovereignty of the province is assured under the Good Friday Agreement — unless a majority of the people vote otherwise.

What remains so depressing is the ability of entrenched interests in Ulster to turn their heads away from any change. Another example of where the people are miles ahead of their political parties.

SGH PLUNKETT Littlebourne, Kent

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