Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish leaders to meet to discuss exit from the UK
- On Monday, First Minister John Swinney will meet Plaid Cymru Leader Rhun ap Iorwerth and Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O'Neill in Cardiff to discuss constitutional change and independence across the United Kingdom.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham appeared to suggest independence votes could occur if demanded, prompting Downing Street to quickly backtrack and claim such votes remain "off limits" due to lack of consensus for an independence referendum in Scotland.
- Swinney argues the Westminster system "is not fit for purpose," claiming the momentum behind constitutional change is "undeniable" as Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are led by pro-independence First Ministers for the first time ever.
- Tory MSP Rachael Hamilton criticized the trip, stating "the majority of Scots don't want another damaging and divisive referendum" and urging Swinney to focus on his actual job rather than pushing to break up the United Kingdom.
- Seeking a "fresh start of independence," Swinney remains focused on discussing a better future with partners across these islands, aiming to move toward a "post-UK future" despite ongoing political opposition to his independence agenda.
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The leaders of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland will meet in Cardiff. Mary Lou McDonald will also attend. A declaration on the right to self-determination is expected to be signed at the meeting. This meeting could increase pressure on the British government. The issue of an independence referendum and the unification of Ireland is also under discussion.
The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are preparing an agreement for independence referendums and rapprochement with the European Union.
The Prime Ministers of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales will discuss preparations for independence referendums in Cardiff on Monday.
The leaders of Plaid Cymru, the Scottish Nationalist Party (SNP) and Sinn Féin will meet on Monday 14 September in Cardiff to sign a memorandum of understanding and call on the British Government to call for consultations in their respective territories, thus seeking the independence of the United Kingdom.
Northern Irish, Scottish, and Welsh leaders to sign pact pushing end of UK
The leaders of Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are set to hold an unprecedented meeting on Monday, aiming to push for the breakup of the United Kingdom. John Swinney, leader of the Scottish National Party and the first minister of Scotland; Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of the Welsh independence party Plaid Cymru and first minister […]
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Correio da ManhãThe joint declaration seeks to require London to grant them the right to hold referendums on their independence and to regain power. Burnham has already postponed a new referendum in Scotland.
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