- Scottish independence bid and UK constitutional and energy disputes
- Leaders from Celtic nations met to discuss the possibility of independence referendums for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
John Swinney referenced agreements with leaders in Wales and Northern Ireland during recent political discussions.
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What happened
John Swinney referenced agreements with leaders in Wales and Northern Ireland during recent political discussions.
Who's involved
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Part of
Leaders from Celtic nations met to discuss the possibility of independence referendums for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.Also in this story
- Badenoch highlighted nationalist challenges in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, and cited Mandelson's US ambassador selection.
- John Swinney and Michelle O’Neill met with leaders in Wales to discuss the possibility of independence and the future of the nation.
Within Scottish independence bid and UK constitutional and energy disputes
The entities involved
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Wales
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Northern Ireland
part of the United Kingdom situated on the island of Ireland
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John Swinney
Scottish politician (born 1964)
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