evidence: A recent national opinion poll in Northern Ireland showed that 60% of those polled were clearly against the backstop—a majority of opinion … Will the Prime Minister give an assurance to Unionists in Northern Ireland that there can be no progress unless the backstop is removed or is time-limited? [...] The negative responses ("oppose") can be interpreted as being against any "special status" for Northern Ireland, whether through a "backstop" provision in any agreement between the UK and EU. [...] Jim Shannon MP spoke in the House of Commons, claiming that an opinion poll carried out in Northern Ireland showed that 60% of respondents were opposed to a backstop provision (referring to the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement).