Time for Irish government to begin preparations for a new Ireland – Cullen
29 March 2025
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen has today spoken at ‘Arise Festival Dayschool 2025’ in London.
The panel discussion, ‘Winning Irish unity this decade’, included John McDonnell MP and explored the enormous potential which lies ahead in a new Ireland.
Pat Cullen called on the Irish government to ‘grasp the nettle’ and begin to properly prepare for Irish unity.
“The conversation on constitutional change in Ireland continues to go from strength to strength,” said the Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP after the event.
“More and more, ordinary people across society want to know what this future would look like, and how they can play a positive role in shaping it.
“It’s time for the Irish government to grasp the nettle and begin to properly prepare for a border poll.
“Sinn Féin has called for the Irish government to establish an inclusive Citizens’ Assembly on Irish unity, draft a green paper on Irish unity and appoint a Minister for Reunification at the Department of An Taoiseach.”
Mrs Cullen also highlighted the damaging role the British government continues to play in the north.
“Over the last number of weeks, Westminster has once again made clear that it has no regard for workers, families or public services here. It has made the wrong choices, focusing on increasing spending on weapons of war while draining frontline services.
“As a former leader of the world’s largest nursing union, I know just how damaging the Tories’ austerity agenda was, attacking the most vulnerable and slashing investment in vital public services.
“Disappointingly, the Labour government is continuing down this path with an agenda of cuts and adopting a turbo-charged Tory approach.
“It is only through building a new and united Ireland, where decisions are made in the best interests of people on the island, will we fully prosper and realise our huge potential.”
