Health care free when you need it
GP visits and hospital care in Northern Ireland are free at the point of use. In the Republic, many people pay to see a GP.
Sources: NI Direct · HSEWhat the Union gives Northern Ireland
Things we would be asked to give up or replace. Each links to its evidence.
Backed by the whole UK
Public spending in Northern Ireland is higher than the tax raised here. The UK Treasury covers the difference every year.
Source: NISRA Net Fiscal Balance ReportOur biggest market
Northern Ireland businesses sell more to Great Britain than to anywhere else outside Northern Ireland, all in sterling.
Source: NISRA Broad Economy Sales and ExportsPensions and benefits you rely on
The UK State Pension and UK-wide benefits system, built on the National Insurance you have paid all your working life.
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The questions unity campaigners need to answer
Before anyone is asked to vote, people here deserve straight answers.
- Law✓ Answered
Who decides whether a border poll is held?
Read the answer → - Identity◐ Partly answered
Would I keep my British citizenship?
Read the answer → - Health & pensions◐ Partly answered
Would my UK State Pension still be paid?
Read the answer → - Health & pensions✕ No clear answer
Would I have to pay to see a GP?
Read the answer → - Money◐ Partly answered
Which currency would we use, and when would it change?
Read the answer → - Money✕ No clear answer
Who would cover the gap between public spending and tax raised here?
Read the answer → - Government✕ No clear answer
Would Stormont still exist?
Read the answer → - Law✕ No clear answer
What would happen to the PSNI?
Read the answer → - Government✕ No clear answer
Would school exams and qualifications change?
Read the answer → - Identity◐ Partly answered
Would my passport change?
Read the answer →
News
Developments that affect Northern Ireland's place in the UK.
MI5 lowers the Northern Ireland terrorism threat level to Substantial
The threat level for Northern Ireland-related terrorism in Northern Ireland was reduced from Severe to Substantial, meaning an attack is likely rather than highly likely.
Read more →Northern Ireland Assembly restored after two years
Power-sharing returns at Stormont and a new Executive is formed.
Read more →Government publishes "Safeguarding the Union"
A UK Government paper setting out new commitments on Northern Ireland's place in the UK internal market.
Read more →UK and EU agree the Windsor Framework
New arrangements for trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, including the Stormont Brake.
Read more →Northern Ireland's future is decided by the people of Northern Ireland.
Under the Northern Ireland Act 1998, Northern Ireland stays in the United Kingdom unless a majority of people here vote otherwise. The Union is our choice, and we can keep making it.
Source: Northern Ireland Act 1998, section 1 and Schedule 1