Unionists still on the fence when it comes to EU exit vote

With British voters set to vote on membership of the EU, Mary C. Murphy looks at how the issue is dividing parties in the North along predictable lines

Before the end of 2017, and possibly much sooner, British voters will be asked if they wish to stay in or to leave the European Union (EU).

The current debate on the so-called Brexit is multi-faceted and embraces a host of issues. Concerns about immigration, borders, and welfare are featuring heavily in the debate.