Leaders at Celtic Summit to affirm right to seek independence from UK
The first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are to affirm their countries’ right to seek independence from the UK at a summit that is likely to challenge Andy Burnham’s devolution agenda. The Plaid Cymru leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth, the Scottish National party leader, John Swinney, and the Sinn Féin vice-president, Michelle O’Neill, are expected to sign […]
Leaders of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland are set to meet in Cardiff for a summit that may challenge Prime Minister Andy Burnham's devolution plans. The Plaid Cymru leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth, Scottish National party leader John Swinney, and Sinn Féin vice-president Michelle O’Neill are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding, urging Westminster to facilitate constitutional change in their respective nations.
During their discussions, the three-party leaders will also address European relations, international cooperation, the economy, energy, and other issues. The meeting marks a turning point for the Celtic independence movements, as separatist parties now have a seat at the government table in all three countries for the first time.
However, Burnham's stance on devolved administrations remains unclear, with the UK government expressing opposition to a repeat of the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. Despite the unionist power-sharing members' disapproval, President Donald Trump has expressed a desire for a united Ireland, though he reserved his comments on Scottish independence.
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