Northern Ireland Independence

Northern Ireland Independence Referendum..

In 1973, Northern Ireland was asked if they wanted to remain in the UK or join the Republic of Ireland.

57.4% (591,820) of the voting population (1,030,084) voted to “Remain part of the United Kingdom”

Northern Ireland border poll, 1973:

Do you want Northern Ireland to remain part of the United Kingdom?
98.9% voted to Remain part of the United Kingdom
1.1% voted to Join with the Republic of Ireland