... was defeated by a number of groups, including Irish unionists, who wanted to remain under British rule. Irish politician John Redmond faced the same opposition when he forced the issue again in 1911. Under the leadership of Sir Edward Carson, thousands of unionists signed the Ulster Solemn League and Covenant on September 28, 1912, opposing the Home Rule bill and reaffirming Protestant support for the union with Britain. The following year ... says, says/Say it's true it's true.../And we can break through/Though torn in two/We can be one/And so we're told this is the golden age And gold...

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