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Burnham Will Be Last Prime Minister of UK, Says Swinney
The leaders called for the UK government to prepare for constitutional change and said a Scottish independence vote should come within five years.
- Scottish First Minister John Swinney, Sinn party leader Mary Lou McDonald, and Plaid Cymru leader Rhun Iorwerth signed a memorandum of understanding in Cardiff, Wales, calling for the United Kingdom Government to "prepare for, plan and facilitate constitutional change in each jurisdiction."
- The leaders jointly declared that "Westminster's time is coming to an end," asserting each nation has "the right to self-determination" and rejecting the current constitutional arrangement. The memorandum reflects growing pressure from devolved leaders on Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
- Swinney predicted Burnham will be the last Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, arguing Scots would vote to leave the union citing trends since the 2014 rejection of independence by 55%-45%. He seeks a referendum within five years.
- Shadow Scottish secretary Harriet Cross described the Cardiff meeting as a "blatant distraction" and a "separatist summit," while a United Kingdom government spokesperson stated the Prime Minister is focused on economic security rather than constitutional debates.
- Burnham told the House of Commons last week that a vote on Scottish independence could be held if there was a "clear consensus," but a subsequent letter sent to Swinney clarified that a referendum remains "off limits.
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I am looking forward to discussing a better future with partners from across these islands, and that only comes with the fresh start of independence. " - Scotland's First Minister John...
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