The Northern Ireland Conflict, also known as the Troubles, had significant social and political repercussions on mainland Britain throughout its duration from the late 1960s to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. Initially, public opinion in mainland Britain was indifferent or uninformed about the conflict in Northern Ireland. The violence ended up escalated and bombings occurred in British cities, which caused public opinion to shift. There was growing concern about the impact of the conflict on mainland security, as well as sympathy for the victims of violence in Northern Ireland. However, attitudes towards the conflict were often split along political and sectarian lines, which created a divide with some supporting the Irish nationalist cause and others siding with the British government. The Northern Ireland Conflict had a significant impact on political decisions in mainland Britain. Successive British governments grappled with how to respond to the violence and address the underlying issues in Northern Ireland. This included deploying British troops to the region, implementing security measures, and engaging in peace talks with various stakeholders and groupings, which eventually lead to the Good Friday Agreement. The conflict also influenced domestic policies related to counter-terrorism and immigration, as well as shaping debates around issues such as human rights and civil liberties. The conflict strained the relationship between Britain and Northern Ireland in multiple different ways. While the British government maintained control over Northern Ireland as part of the United Kingdom, there were tensions with the nationalist community, that wanted reunification with the Republic of Ireland. The British military presence in Northern Ireland led to accusations of heavy-handedness and contributed to a sense of alienation among some sections of the population. However, the British government also played a key role in peace negotiations and ultimately leading to the Good Friday Agreement, which helped to improve relations between the two regions.