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Beyond Brexit—Lords briefing examines strength of union of UK

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Published on: 17 June 2022
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LNB News 17/06/2022

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Issue Date: 17 June 2022

Published Date: 17 June 2022

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The House of Lords Library has published a briefing on the strength and evolution of the union of the UK ahead of the House of Lords debate on the stresses on the union of the UK, due to take place on 23 June. The briefing covers the structure of the union and devolved settlements, the impact of the Northern Ireland Protocol (NI Protocol) on the union and devolved administrations and a second independence referendum in Scotland.

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