Sentence examples for split on issues from inspiring English sources

Those favouring a new flag could not throw their support behind a single new design, however, because they were split on issues such as the expression of loyalty to the British monarchy and the possible inclusion in a new flag of Aboriginal symbols; therefore, the old flag was retained despite substantial support for a change.

Now, in order to preserve the relevance of the Bloc — a federal party whose raison d'être is to break up Canada — Duceppe must bridge the divides in a sovereignty movement increasingly split on issues and between generations.

Tony Blair ordered the inquiry after the paper ran a string of stories based on leaked documents detailing cabinet splits on issues ranging from the introduction of identity cards to US postwar strategy.

But the Palestinians are also split on fundamental issues.

Countries are still fatally split on key issues like reducing emissions, finance and technology.

The candidates themselves are similarly split on these issues.

The problem is a society that is severely split on critical issues.

The ruling party, as a result, is split on the issue.

Reed argues that opposing same-sex marriage is not a liability and that voters are evenly split on the issue, according to exit polls.

While Labour were split on the issue, the Conservatives have been hoping the Trident issue could help unify their party after a fractious EU referendum campaign.

This reached the Supreme Court as a result of the lower courts being split on the issue.