Former SDLP leader Colum Eastwood emphasizes the importance of including planning for constitutional change in the next Irish government. He highlights that conversations around a unity referendum have gained traction post-Brexit. With ongoing government negotiations in Dublin, Eastwood urges all parties to transform manifesto commitments towards Irish unity into actionable plans, noting the necessity for proper preparation if a referendum occurs. He argues that a new Ireland could lead to better public services and economic opportunities, clarifying that steps must be taken by the southern political parties and civil service to advocate for constitutional change.