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1985, Nov. 15
 
Britain and Ireland signed the Anglo-Irish Agreement (Hillsborough Accord), a framework for resolving the problem of Northern Ireland. The agreement affirmed that any change in the status of Northern Ireland should have the consent of the majority of the people of Northern Ireland.  1
 
1987, June–Sept
 
The Social Democratic Party (founded in 1981 after a Labour Party split) and the Liberal Party merged into the Liberal Democratic Party.  2
 
July 29
 
Ratification of the Channel Tunnel Treaty between the United Kingdom and France.  3
 
 
 
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