Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland challenge UK unity with historic pact
LONDON — The leaders of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland signed a pact Monday that threatens to lead to the breakup of the United Kingdom. The first ministers of the three semiautonomous regions of the U.K. told Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his government to prepare for constitutional change and that their future lies with the European Union. “For people watching across these islands — for…
The leaders of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland have signed a historic pact that could potentially lead to the dissolution of the United Kingdom. The first ministers of the three semi-autonomous regions of the UK informed Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his government to prepare for constitutional changes and expressed their belief that their future lies within the European Union.
They stated, "For people watching across these islands — for people watching around the world — there could be no clearer sign that Westminster’s time is coming to an end," in their memorandum of understanding, alluding to Parliament.
This announcement followed closely after U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his support for a reunified Ireland during his visit to his golf course hosting the Irish Open. It marks the first time leaders from all three countries have either belonged to pro-independence parties or promoted unification, as Northern Ireland was partitioned and remained part of the UK when Ireland gained independence over a century ago.
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