{
  "id": 7100997,
  "title": "Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland to sign joint declaration demanding self-determination - report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/scotland-wales-northern-ireland-to-sign-joint-declaration-demanding",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T12:00:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/international/article-908447"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Leaders of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are set to meet in Cardiff, Wales on Monday to sign a joint declaration that could potentially lead to the dissolution of the United Kingdom, according to a report from The Telegraph. The summit aims to address the demand for self-determination and the right to hold independence referendums.\n\nThe declaration, which will cover various aspects such as the economy, energy, Europe, internal cooperation, and self-determination, is expected to be signed by the three ministers. Scotland and Wales will be considered as new members of the European Union, while Northern Ireland will be integrated as part of the Republic of Ireland.\n\nThe memorandum is also anticipated to include commitments to enhancing relations with European nations in anticipation of the push for independence. Sources indicate that the declaration intends to intensify pressure on British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who stated that a Scottish independence referendum could be held if it gains public support.\n\nBurnham asserts that there is no consensus for an independence referendum in Scotland and that there is no clear basis to suggest that a majority of people in Northern Ireland wish to separate from the United Kingdom. He argues that such a referendum would divert attention from the need to focus on strengthening the UK's economy and reducing living costs.\n\nIn response, Scottish National Party leader and First Minister John Swinney maintains that the momentum behind the independence movement is \"undeniable\" and suggests that Burnham may \"go down in history as the final prime minister of the United Kingdom.\" Swinney emphasizes that for the first time, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are led by pro-independence first ministers, indicating that the current status quo is unsustainable and that Westminster must prepare for a post-UK future.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Leaders of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to meet in Cardiff for joint declaration.",
    "Declaration aims to address self-determination and independence referendums.",
    "Scotland and Wales to become EU members; Northern Ireland to integrate with Republic of Ireland."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Push for UK's break-up? Leaders from Scotland, Wales and Ireland to sign deal seeking referendum rights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/push-for-uks-break-up-leaders-from-scotland-wales-and-ireland-to-sign",
        "published": "2026-09-13T12:17:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales set plan to leave UK",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/northern-ireland-scotland-wales-set-plan-to-leave-uk",
        "published": "2026-09-13T15:08:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}