Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has described the British Secretary of State as ‘burying his head in the sand’ on constitutional change.
On the Stormont Sources podcast Hilary Benn stated a border poll ‘is a long way off’ and that no one is arguing that the condition for a border poll has been met.
The Newry and Armagh MP said, “While Hilary Benn may wish to bury his head in the sand, the reality is a live and energetic debate is underway on a new and united Ireland.
“More than ever, wide sections of society across the island are engaged in an exciting conversation about what a stronger and fairer Ireland could look like.
“A responsible British government would begin working with the Irish government to plan and prepare for future constitutional change.”
