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Olympics, Why Have Great Britain Suddenly Become Great Britain And Northern Ireland?
Ok I know it's technically correct but in every other olympics we've been known as "Great Britain", why now the change? ....and if we are being semantic it should be "The United Kingdom of great Britain and Northern Ireland"
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Douglas - none of the removed answers added anything of value to the thread. Much like your post.
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It stems principally from the ridiculous notion that the United Kingdom consists of four separate entites. It does not. They are all part of the same sovereign state. Unfortunately the notion gained further credibility when the ridiculous devolution arrangments instigated by the Blair government were introduced..
To compete (in any sport) for the United Kingdom the competitor should be a citizen of the United Kingdom and any team should compete under that name. Yes, that would rule out the Bailiwick of Jersey and the Isle of Man, but they can't have it both ways.
Other countries (e.g. Ireland) can do what they like.
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