Campaign for Social Science: Cross-border arrangements on the island of Ireland ten years on from Brexit

In this blog for the Campaign for Social Science Devolution Hub, Dr Anthony Soares, Director of the Centre for Cross Border Cooperation, explores cross-border arrangements on the island of Ireland ten years on from Brexit.

He makes the case for an increased commitment from both the UK Government and the EU to maintaining the necessary conditions for North-South cooperation and for closer connections that aren’t limited solely to trade.

Anthony writes: “As surveys have shown, for those on the island of Ireland involved in cooperation between the two jurisdictions (North-South), as well as between those jurisdictions and Great Britain (East-West), Northern Ireland’s position in terms of trade has not been a primary concern. Instead, concerns have centred on the unilateral introduction of policies in other areas by either the UK Government or the EU.”

Read the full article here.

The Campaign for Social Science Devolution Hub showcases research and evidence-led insights from leading social scientists, through written contributions and events.

The articles shine a light on devolved and sub-national government in the UK, including how the different polities might learn from each other.

They also examine whether the inconsistencies of the UK’s devolution map are an inherent strength or a challenge for a harmonious union of regions and nations.