Monday, 15 March 2010
Poll: The future of Northern Ireland
How would you vote in a referendum on NI joining a United Ireland?
| Yes - Ireland should be united |  48% |
| No - NI should remain part of the UK |  50% |
| Don't know | 2% |
For both unionist and nationalist politicians, the new Belfast Telegraph poll contains reasons to be less than cheerful.
Of course, both sides will be able to put a positive spin on some of the findings.
Unionists can point to 26% of Catholics saying they would vote for Northern Ireland staying in the UK.
Nationalists meanwhile could well take encouragement from 24% of Protestants believing Northern Ireland will not exist by 2021.
Of course, both sides will be able to put a positive spin on some of the findings.
Unionists can point to 26% of Catholics saying they would vote for Northern Ireland staying in the UK.
Nationalists meanwhile could well take encouragement from 24% of Protestants believing Northern Ireland will not exist by 2021.
