Ireland will be united, says Gordon Brown

In a wide-ranging interview with the Guardian, former prime minister Gordon Brown says it's inevitable that Ireland will become united at some point. He stresses that any union would be a long process, based on mutual agreement. Brown's comments stand out given his strong opposition to Scottish independence and his past role in efforts to bring peace to Northern Ireland.

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