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Irish, Scottish, Welsh leaders meet on UK break-up

The gist

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland leaders are expected to meet in Cardiff to sign a joint declaration demanding independence referendums.
The move tests whether Westminster can hold the UK together as pro-independence parties now lead all three.

How it unfolded

  1. Sep 1, 2026Scottish First Minister John Swinney delivered a statement on the 2026 Programme for Government at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.
  2. Sep 12, 2026During a visit to Dublin, US President Donald Trump announced his support for Irish reunification, saying he would 'love' to see it happen sooner rather than later.
  3. Sep 13, 2026The Telegraph reported that the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are expected to meet on Monday in Cardiff to sign a declaration aimed at achieving independence from England and dissolving the United Kingdom. Swinney said the momentum behind the independence movement is 'undeniable' and that Burnham may 'go down in history as the final prime minister of the United Kingdom'.

Sources

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