Westminster’s time is ‘coming to an end’, say first ministers of UK’s Celtic nations
First ministers from Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland met in Cardiff to sign a memorandum advocating for constitutional change and independence referendums, stating that Westminster's time is "coming to an end." They called on the British government to prepare for and facilitate these changes, citing growing political momentum across the Celtic nations.
Why it matters
This summit signals a coordinated effort among the UK's devolved nations to push for greater autonomy or independence, potentially leading to significant constitutional shifts within the United Kingdom and challenging the central government's authority.
From left to right: first minister for Northern Ireland, Michelle O'Neill, Sinn Féin’s president, Mary Lou McDonald, leader of Plaid Cymru, Rhun ap Iorweth, and leader of the SNP, John Swinney, in Cardiff. From left to right: first minister for Northern Ireland, Michelle O'Neill, Sinn Féin’s president, Mary Lou McDonald, leader of Plaid Cymru, Rhun ap Iorweth, and leader of the SNP, John Swinney, in Cardiff. Devolution Westminster’s time is coming to an end, say first ministers of UK’s Celtic nations Leaders in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland discuss independence and call for constitutional change at summit
Prefer the Guardian on Google Westminster’s time is coming to an end, the first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have said at a landmark summit aimed at putting the UK’s Celtic nations on the path to independence referendums.
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