I have to commend Andy Burnham for his comment last week that a border poll was “off the table”.

The prime minister’s poor choice of words have resulted in a wealth of conversation about the question of Irish unity, from both sides of the debate.

Those who completely dismiss the idea have had to spill more ink over it, thanks to Burnham providing such a succinct soundbite.

Secretary of State Chris Bryant later cleaned up after Andy, saying that the PM was “fully committed to every part of the Good Friday Agreement”, which if true, would certainly set him apart from his predecessors.

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Stephanie Chase: Why are the voices of the ceasefire generation not being heard in Irish unity debate?

There is now more than an entire generation who have grown up since its signing.

Whether they’re from the ceasefire generation or peace babies, their distance from the conflict does not mean they don’t bear the scars of the Troubles or carry new wounds thanks to our seemingly impossible political situation.

But still, when we talk about a border poll, Irish unity, or creating a new Ireland, their voices never seem to be heard.

While arguments against unity come from people of all........

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