evidence: No Deal, No Backstop: The Potential Impact on Northern Ireland [...] The absence of a backstop plan will present a myriad of issues for Northern Ireland- political, social and economic in nature. The existence of an invisible, frictionless border between Northern Ireland and the Republic enables the island to function as a unit where necessary, something that has been hugely conducive to peace. Brexit will change this inexorably. Currently a mere geographical marker between two members of the same conglomerate of nations, the Irish border will take on an entirely different hue. The reasons for this are complex, but revolve around the potential need to introduce border checks for both people and goods. If a suitable solution is not found, it is a predicament that could lead to the return of violence and destruction in Ulster. [...] The Westminster government is gambling with Northern Ireland’s future in Brexit negotiations. The potential impact of no deal and no backstop is given little consideration. In order to protect peace, economic prosperity and free movement on the island of Ireland, a solution must be fought for.