After Brexit, Britain faces Celexit
Last week Monday September 14, 2026 a significant and unprecedented event occurred in Britain when for the first time in British history, leaders of the home nations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland held a summit in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, to determine how to go about their quest for self-determination. In other words, […]
On September 14, 2026, leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland convened in Cardiff to discuss their quest for self-determination following Brexit. The summit, known as the Cardiff Accord, resulted in a declaration that Westminster "has no right to block democracy" and affirmed the right to self-determination for each nation.
The leaders, representing Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, joined by the leader of Sinn Fein, aim to explore closer ties with the European Union and potential independence. However, England, the most populous and dominant nation in the UK, was notably absent from the summit, raising questions about the reasons behind this exclusion.
Historically, England has diverged from the Celtic identities of Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, with the latter three maintaining distinct identities throughout British history. The push for independence from the UK has been fueled by the 2016 Brexit referendum, in which Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to remain in the European Union.
As economic and political conditions in post-Brexit Britain deteriorate, the Celtic nations are rekindling their desire for independence to forge new alliances and alliances. However, the path to achieving their goals is complex, with the ultimate decision resting in the hands of the UK Parliament and Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
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