Leaders from Celtic nations met to discuss the possibility of independence referendums for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
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Updated Sep 16
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What happened
Leaders from Celtic nations met to discuss the possibility of independence referendums for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- John Swinney referenced agreements with leaders in Wales and Northern Ireland during recent political discussions.Sub-event
- Political discussions regarding secession and devolution principles involving leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.Sub-event
- Badenoch highlighted nationalist challenges in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, and cited Mandelson's US ambassador selection.Sub-event
- John Swinney and Michelle O’Neill met with leaders in Wales to discuss the possibility of independence and the future of the nation.Sub-event
Leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland met to discuss independence referendums.1 source
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Part of
Scottish independence campaign and UK constitutional disputesAlso in this story
- Leaders from Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales signed joint declarations and called for self-determination.
- Westminster must approve a vote for Scottish independence, with a referendum possible if Northern Ireland votes to join a united Ireland.
- Demands for greater autonomy and sovereignty, constitutional issues, and growing support for Scottish independence movement across Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.
- Northern Ireland and Scotland are seeking constitutional change from the United Kingdom.
The entities involved
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Scotland
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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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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