UK PM’s office says position on Irish unity unchanged after Trump comments

L’ufficio del primo ministro britannico afferma che la posizione sull’unità dell’Irlanda rimane immutata dopo le dichiarazioni di Trump


Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks during Prime Minister’s Questions at the House of Commons in London, Britain, September 9, 2026. © House of Commons/Handout via REUTERS (Reuters)

(Corrects September 12 story in paragraph 2 to remove quote that referred to Scotland and to clarify context of question; adds quote that refers to Ireland in paragraph 3)

LONDON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s position on Irish unification remains unchanged, a spokesperson for his office said on Saturday, following comments by U.S. President Donald Trump that he would “love” to see a united Ireland.

Responding to questions from lawmakers in parliament on Wednesday about a possible independence referendum in Scotland, Burnham began his answer with a reference to the situation in Ireland:

“On the question of a border poll (in Ireland) … that is to be considered by the Northern Ireland Secretary when there is clear consensus in the country — when public opinion has changed to the point at which the call has to be considered.”

A spokesperson for Burnham’s office said on Saturday the prime minister’s remarks still stood after Trump told reporters after a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dublin that unification would happen eventually.

(Reporting by William James and Sam Tabahriti; Editing by Conor Humphries and Kevin Liffey)

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