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The political landscape in Northern Ireland has changed.
For the first time, Sinn Fein, which wants to unite all of Ireland, has won the most seats in regional elections.
That's put an end to a century of dominance by Unionists which support the British Crown and constitution.
Now both sides need to agree to form a new government.
But would they agree?
And what does it mean for the future of the United Kingdom?
Presenter: Nastasya Tay
Guests:
Duncan Morrow - Professor of Politics at Ulster University.
Nicholas Whyte - International Affairs Strategist and Senior Director in Brussels for APCO.
Graham Gudgin - Research Associate at the University of Cambridge and a Former Special Adviser to First Minister David Trimble in the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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For the first time, Sinn Fein, which wants to unite all of Ireland, has won the most seats in regional elections.
That's put an end to a century of dominance by Unionists which support the British Crown and constitution.
Now both sides need to agree to form a new government.
But would they agree?
And what does it mean for the future of the United Kingdom?
Presenter: Nastasya Tay
Guests:
Duncan Morrow - Professor of Politics at Ulster University.
Nicholas Whyte - International Affairs Strategist and Senior Director in Brussels for APCO.
Graham Gudgin - Research Associate at the University of Cambridge and a Former Special Adviser to First Minister David Trimble in the Northern Ireland Assembly.
- Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/
- Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/
- Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/
#NorthernIreland #Ireland
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