Michelle O’Neill Wants a Vote on a United Ireland

Introduction

Michelle O’Neill is a leader in Northern Ireland. She thinks people can vote to join Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland by the year 2030.

Main Body

Ms. O’Neill spoke in Belfast. She says the island of Ireland should be one country. She thinks this will fix many problems. She says the UK government does not give enough money to Northern Ireland. She also says Brexit made things difficult. She wants to follow the Good Friday Agreement. This agreement says people can vote on unity. Other leaders do not agree. Some people in Northern Ireland want to stay with the UK. The leader of Ireland, Micheal Martin, is not ready for a vote yet. A UK minister must decide when to have the vote. Ms. O’Neill will use new elections to show that many people want this change.

Conclusion

Sinn Fein wants a vote by 2030. But this depends on the law and what the people want.

Vocabulary Learning

agreement
When people decide on something together協議
Example:They made an agreement to share the toys.
country
A place with its own government and people國家
Example:I live in a big country.
election
A time when people choose someone for a job by voting選舉
Example:There will be an election next month.
leader
A person who guides or is in charge of a group領袖
Example:The leader of the team is very kind.
vote
To choose something by marking a paper or raising your hand投票
Example:People will vote for the new leader.