Momentum for constitutional change undeniable, says Swinney
- 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 meeting will bring together the Welsh Prime Minister, Rhun ap Iorwerth, and the counterparts of Scotland, John Swinney, and Northern Ireland, Michelle O-Neill.
Meeting follows US leader's remarks supporting Irish unification during his Dublin visit
<p>Leaders of three UK regions to discuss possible exit: date announced - The Telegraph The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will meet on September 14. They want the right to referendums on independence and They are looking at the future in the EU</p>.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain could disappear from the map of the world. According to The Telegraph, a meeting of the heads of Government of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will take place in Cardiff on 14 September to sign a cooperation agreement.
Tomorrow, Monday, the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will meet. The meeting is described as unique - it is the first time that all three parts of the country are led by nationalist parties that advocate independence from the United Kingdom. The aim of the summit is to sign a joint agreement to force referendums on the matter - something that Prime Minister Andy Burnham claims lacks popular support.
Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland to sign joint declaration demanding self-determination
The summit will take place in Cardiff, where ministers are expected to sign a joint declaration demanding the right to self-determination and to be allowed to hold independence referendums.
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