Theresa May's Florence speech and Northern Ireland: subtle change?

摘要

Northern Ireland was barely mentioned in Theresa May's Florence speech. For many commentators, it was an opportunity for the UK government to provide more detail about its plans for the Irish border. Media and academic reactions to the Florence speech were negative. However, as regards Northern Ireland, there were subtle differences in the language used writes Etain Tannam (Trinity College Dublin). Disappointment ...