This proposal highlights the potential for a Scotland-Northern Ireland link to boost economies, improve UK ties, and offer access to Scottish resources.
The third runway has been discussed for years. Both Labour and Conservatives changed their minds. Its future might be uncertain, like HS2.
Politicians want a legacy. Thatcher had the Falklands. Blair had the Iraq War, less proudly. Johnson had Crossrail. Salmond had a bridge. Will anyone name a stand after Starmer?
Maybe Starmer and Swinney miss a chance. They could build a bigger legacy. A link between Scotland and Ireland lacks study. It’s a 13-mile crossing. People think it’s too costly or impossible; this shows a lack of ambition.
This project could inspire growth. Scotland to Northern Ireland link matters. It eases Northern Ireland’s UK ties worries. It shows Europe ease of access is key. It shows Scotland matters, financially. It boosts growth and opportunity. It shows confidence for the future.
Greens might complain about roads’ impact, but roads to windmills do damage too. This link would boost renewable energy. It could lower energy costs. This is better than “Great British Energy.”
Scotland could invest in local projects too. Trains could expand. National confidence grows when things improve. Independence arguments depend on Scotland’s confidence.
A link between two cultural nations is good. It drives confidence in Gaelic. It stops tourist competition between Scotland and Ireland. Tourists win; they see their Celtic roots. Whisky, golf, beauty add to the appeal. There are few downsides.
Scottish leader Salmond wanted a rail line in 2009. Governments should work together on this link. The UK, Ireland, and Scotland all benefit. Politics might get in the way of opportunity. The UK might fear independence boosts and Brexit worries could resurface.
We all want our countries to thrive. This link helps more than a stadium. It restores national pride. We need that right now! Free ports have a lot of money. A North Channel free port helps everyone.
