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Pro-independence leaders from Scotland and Wales discussed the future of nations, with Swinney criticizing Westminster and Burnham suggesting a new vote.
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Pro-independence leaders from Scotland and Wales discussed the future of nations, with Swinney criticizing Westminster and Burnham suggesting a new vote.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A meeting was held in Wales where independence goals were clarified, involving proposals from Callum McCaig and statements from John Swinney and Keith Brown.Sub-event
- Scottish leadership, including John Swinney, is pushing for greater devolution from central power, proposing regional centers function as suburbs of London.Sub-event
- Separatist leaders, including John Swinney and Michelle O’Neill, attended a summit in Cardiff to discuss the future of the UK.Sub-event
Court rules on constitutional limits of UK government amid calls for better funding and energy policy for devolved parties.1 source
- Separatist leaders, including John Swinney and Michelle O'Neill, meet in Cardiff to discuss the independence of the United Kingdom.Sub-event
- Leaders from Scotland and Wales met on September 13th to discuss a joint declaration regarding the future of the nations.Sub-event
Swinney prepares for Sinn Fein talks amid criticism and Burnham's call for a referendum.1 source
Swinney criticized Westminster while Burnham indicated a potential new independence vote in the context of regional discussions.1 source
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Leaders called for constitutional change and greater cooperation between parties.1 source
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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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John Swinney
Scottish politician (born 1964)
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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- Swinney agrees that Westminster is not functioning as a viable partner, while Burnham hints at further devolutionary powers for Holyrood.
- Andy Burnham discussed the viability of Scottish independence on July 7th.