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Why don't the major British parties campaign in Northern Ireland?
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∙ 12y ago
They actually do, contrary to popular belief.
The Conservative Party and the Liberal Democrat Party both campaign for seats in Northern Ireland. The Labour Party does not, due to a legal technicality.
It is simply the case that Northern Irish voters prefer the Northern Irish parties.
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Why do Ireland have mixed feelings about Michael Collins?
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What is the purpose of the poltical parties?
To organise their candidates campaign.
