Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland push for independence from UK

Leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland held their first joint meeting on September 14, 2026, to discuss breaking away from the United Kingdom. Party leaders from the three nations signed an agreement to seek greater powers and renewed EU ties, signaling a coordinated Celtic independence movement.

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Is it true that UK is breaking?

lemmy:lemmy-worldother16d ago kagi ↗

I heard that Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales leaders are planning to meet to break up UK. Is it really true? Anyone from UK here who can tell me what is actually happening there?

Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish leaders sign independence pact

kite:worldother15d ago kagi ↗

The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland signed a memorandum of understanding in Cardiff on September 14 that calls on the UK government to “prepare, plan and facilitate constitutional change” in each territory. Scottish First Minister John Swinney, Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth and Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill signed it alongside Sinn Féin president Mary Lou

UK’s unity threatened by pact between Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

rss:scmpinternational15d ago kagi ↗

The leaders of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland signed a pact on Monday that threatens to lead to the break-up of the United Kingdom. The first ministers of the three semi-autonomous regions of the UK 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 people

Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales sign historic MoU to break away from UK

rss:toi-topinternational15d ago kagi ↗

Leaders from Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales signed a pact seeking independence. This historic agreement signals a shift away from Westminster's long-standing control. The first ministers are committed to self-determination for their respective nations. They also aim to strengthen cooperation on economic and energy matters. This pact reflects a growing desire for constitutional change across

Tuesday briefing: How to understand Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland’s joint call for change

rss:guardian-worldinternational14d ago kagi ↗

In today’s newsletter: Plaid Cymru, the SNP and Sinn Féin have signed an agreement for greater powers, as pressure grows on Westminster over the UK’s future Good morning. Back in May, the shape of British politics shifted dramatically. I’ll forgive you if you were too preoccupied refreshing Andrew Sparrow’s live blog for the latest speculation about Keir Starmer to notice, but since 7 May, centre-