Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant says an Irish border poll is not a priority for him and that he will not be starting such a poll in the near term. Multiple outlets report that Bryant explicitly rules out beginning a poll “this week, this month or this year.” The comments are presented in the context of ongoing discussion around the prospect of a referendum or poll related to the Irish border and Northern Ireland’s constitutional position. While the reports focus on Bryant’s timeline and stated stance, they do not provide details in the supplied material on any specific legislative steps, policy plans, or alternative processes that would replace a poll. The coverage instead centers on his message that he is not planning to initiate a border poll within the current year, indicating he is not treating it as an immediate government objective. The statements are attributed directly to Bryant, with outlets aligning on his refusal to start a poll within the specified timeframe.