DUP's Brexit Backing Backfires as Sinn Féin Rises and Northern Ireland Economy Struggles
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DUP supported Brexit despite it being against interests of N. Ireland, leading to sea border with Britain.
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DUP support helped put Sinn Féin in power as largest party with nationalist First Minister.
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DUP's hardline stance has alienated moderate unionists and bolstered Sinn Féin.
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Peace process has failed to spur economic cooperation, N. Ireland economy still struggling.
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One upside is N. Ireland firms can now access both UK and EU markets.