UK Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Ed Miliband attended a meeting with EU foreign ministers in Wicklow, Ireland, focused on repairing relationships strained by Brexit. He notably avoided directly addressing a question regarding a potential border poll on Irish reunification. However, Irish Minister for Justice Helen McEntee stated that a border poll will happen “in the future,” signalling a continued discussion on the matter. The meeting itself signals a UK effort to improve ties with European counterparts following the UK's departure from the EU. Discussions likely centered on ongoing challenges related to the Northern Ireland Protocol and broader post-Brexit cooperation. The differing responses on the border poll highlight sensitivities surrounding the issue and ongoing political complexities. Miliband's circumvention of the question suggests a cautious approach from the Labour party on the controversial topic.