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With Catholics now outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland, advocates for unification are starting to believe their dream could become a reality. But is it inevitable – and would a referendum reignite old enmities?

The DUP said a civic reception was "inappropriate at a time when we are trying to encourage others to show restraint"

The aim is to "streamline" the party and "reflect modern campaigning methods", party sources said

Labour’s Peter Kyle says he would be prepared to call referendum on Irish unity if certain conditions were met

"These delays are clearly very concerning for people and their wider family circle as they await results"

Northern Irish who identify as British fell from around 40 per cent to 32 per cent

Monarchism is embedded in Northern Ireland’s Ulster unionist identity. There is probably no such thing as a “republican unionist”. Many unionists descend from Protestant settlers from Britain who colonised Ireland four centuries ago. Loyalty to the monarch was an essential qualification for those making the journey, and the basis of…

John McAnespie has been remembered as an ‘inspirational, courageous and generous man’

Heads of state, prime ministers and presidents, European royals and key figures from public life are being invited to the service