Ballymena: Fireworks thrown at police in second night of disorder
BBC NewsJUN 13
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The unrest reflects deep-rooted frustration in a community pushed to the brink. Locals are rightfully angry: allegations of a horrific crime involving migrants is the latest flashpoint in a town already strained by unchecked immigration and a lack of government support. Dismissing this as mere “racism” ignores the real issues that elites refuse to address.
There is a 21% chance that Northern Ireland will hold a reunification referendum before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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