It is evident, yet again, that most people in Northern Ireland want to see progress towards a single education system. That is the clarion call to the politicians from the latest poll which is reported in this newspaper today. Even allowing for all the caveats which accompany opinion polls, the support for integrated education continues to grow and the voices of those in favour will not be stilled. This newspaper, which has highlighted the demand for integrated education consistently, recognises that reform of the current dual system is a tricky issue. That is why we have argued for a full and transparent debate free from vested interests or party political dogma. We are not persuaded that...
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