Is UK heading for breakup? Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland push for independence
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- Le Monde Englishseen 14 Sept, 05:59description edited
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The leaders of the separatist parties will hold rare talks on Monday with the aim of advancing their campaigns to break away from Britain. The meeting comes days after US President Donald Trump said he would back a united Ireland – a scenario British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out.Leaders of separatist parties will hold rare talks on Monday with the aim of advancing their campaigns to break away from Britain. The meeting comes days after US President Donald Trump said he would back a united Ireland, a scenario British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out.
- Novinky (Czechia)seen 14 Sept, 14:57description edited
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Předsedové vlád Skotska, Walesu a Severního Irska v pondělí podepíšou dohodu, která by mohla začít rozpad Spojeného království. Na Keltském summitu v Cardiffu budou premiéři požadovat právo na uspořádání referenda o nezávislosti.Předsedové vlád Skotska, Walesu a Severního Irska v pondělí podepsali dohodu, která by mohla začít rozpad Spojeného království. Na Keltském summitu v Cardiffu premiéři požadovali právo na uspořádání referenda o nezávislosti.
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Sun, 13 September 2026
12 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)08:46first to report
ČELNICI Škotske, Walesa i Sjeverne Irske u Cardiffu potpisuju povijesni savez za neovisnost i traže pravo na referendume o izlasku iz UK-a.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)12:50
Tri će se strane zalagati za to da im se omogući pridruživanje Europskoj uniji
- Times of India12:59
- jpost.com13:37
The summit will take place in Cardiff, where ministers are expected to sign a joint declaration demanding the right to self-determination and to be allowed to hold independence referendums.
- The Guardian World16:41
Call for constitutional change in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales likely to challenge Burnham’s devolution agenda The first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are to affirm their countries’ right to seek independence from the UK at a summit that is likely to challenge Andy Burnham’s devolution agenda. The Plaid Cymru leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth, the Scottish National party leader, John Swinney, and the Sinn Féin vice-president, Michelle O’Neill, are expected to sign a...
- ABC (Spain)17:39
Por primera vez desde que el actual sistema de devolución de poderes comenzó a transformar la arquitectura política británica hace casi tres décadas, Escocia, Gales e Irlanda del Norte tienen simultáneamente al frente de sus gobiernos autónomos a dirigentes de partidos nacionalistas que aspiran, aunque por vías y con objetivos distintos, a cambiar el actual encaje constitucional de sus territorios dentro del Reino Unido.Este lunes, esa coincidencia política tendrá por primera vez una expresión...
- freerepublic.com18:15
- Der Spiegel (Germany)19:04
Am Montag wollen die Regierungschefs der drei Landesteile über ihr Recht auf Unabhängigkeit beraten. Der Druck auf den britischen Premier Burnham steigt – auch weil sich US-Präsident Trump einmischt.
- iDNES (Czechia)19:35
Lídři Skotska, Walesu a Severního Irska se v pondělí sejdou, aby podepsali dohodu, která by mohla nastartovat rozpad Spojeného království. Na summitu v Cardiffu první ministři budou požadovat právo uspořádat referenda o nezávislosti.
- Le Figaro (France)21:19
John Swinney, dirigeant du SNP écossais, Rhun ap Iorwerth, chef de Plaid Cymru au pays de Galles, et Michelle O’Neill, vice-présidente du Sinn Féin en Irlande du Nord, veulent «renforcer leur coopération» et poser les jalons d’un «changement de cadre constitutionnel».
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
Il presidente americano spinge per l’uscita dal Regno Unito. Oggi a Cardiff i tre leader chiedono i referendum e l’adesione all’Unione europea. Sale il pressing su Downing Street
- Le Monde English23:25edited after publishing
Leaders of separatist parties will hold rare talks on Monday with the aim of advancing their campaigns to break away from Britain. The meeting comes days after US President Donald Trump said he would back a united Ireland, a scenario British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out.
Mon, 14 September 2026
30 reports- Times of India00:48
- Die Zeit (Germany)03:17
In Cardiff wollen Nationalisten erstmals in dem Format über eine Loslösung aus Großbritannien reden. Zuletzt hatte Donald Trump eine irische Wiedervereinigung angeregt.
- Novinky (Czechia)05:14edited after publishing
Předsedové vlád Skotska, Walesu a Severního Irska v pondělí podepsali dohodu, která by mohla začít rozpad Spojeného království. Na Keltském summitu v Cardiffu premiéři požadovali právo na uspořádání referenda o nezávislosti.
- Bloomberg Politics10:00
Nationalist leaders in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland agreed to work together on efforts to rejoin the European Union and leave the UK, just days after Donald Trump said he supported Irish unification.
- El Mundo (Spain)10:33
Firman hoy un acuerdo histórico en Cardiff y aseguran que "el impulso está del lado de nuestros movimientos" Leer
- MercoPress (South America)10:40
The first ministers of Scotland and Wales, John Swinney and Rhun ap Iorwerth, were due to sign an agreement on future collaboration in areas of shared interest on Monday afternoon, after meeting in Cardiff with Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill, in the first face-to-face gathering of the three since ap Iorwerth took office in May.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)10:41
Čelnici Škotske, Walesa i Sjeverne Irske poručili su da se politički odnosi unutar Ujedinjenog Kraljevstva mijenjaju te pozvali britansku vladu da se pripremi za buduće ustavne promjene.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:06
'Whole political landscape very much changing,' says Michelle O’Neill
- wrexham.com11:34
Plaid Cymru has signed a new agreement with the SNP and Sinn Féin pledging closer cooperation on areas of shared interest, including renewable energy, the...
- Le Monde (France)12:27
L’Ecosse, le Pays de Galles et l’Irlande du Nord sont actuellement dirigés par des indépendantistes. Ils ont affirmé que l’avenir de leurs nations était « dans l’Union européenne ».
- El País (Spain)12:35
Los líderes firman un manifiesto en el que reclaman a Londres que comience a preparar las reformas constitucionales
- Libération (France)12:38
Les représentants - indépendantistes - des trois nations, très critiques des conséquences économiques du Brexit, appellent Londres «à préparer, planifier et faciliter les changements constitutionnels».
- The Guardian World13:21
Leaders in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland discuss independence and call for constitutional change at summit 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. The Plaid Cymru leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth; the Scottish National party leader, John Swinney; Sinn Féin’s vice-president, Michelle O’Neill, and the president and leader of...
- RMF24 (Poland)13:38
„Czas Westminsteru dobiega końca”. Szkocja, Walia i Irlandia Północna podpisały historyczne memorandum
- livemint.com13:47
Leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland met to promote joint independence efforts. They seek a fairer economy, collaboration on renewable energy, and stronger ties with the EU.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:56
'Our nations have the right to self-determination,' says declaration signed by first ministers of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales
- Politico Europe15:13
A summit of Scottish, Irish and Welsh leaders follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s surprise backing of calls for a united Ireland.
- iDNES (Czechia)15:14
Lídři Skotska, Severního Irska a Walesu podepsali memorandum, kterým deklarovali právo svých národů na sebeurčení, informovala média. V čele všech tří zemí stojí poprvé v historii strany usilující o odchod z monarchie. Svou budoucnost vidí v Evropské unii.
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- ČT24 (Czechia)14 Sept, 13:08their copy
- Index.hr (Croatia)16:07
ČELNICI stranaka za neovisnost Škotske, Walesa i Sjeverne Irske sastali su se u Cardiffu i potpisali sporazum kojim ističu pravo svojih naroda na samoodređenje i budućnost unutar EU.
- Al Jazeera English16:16
Leaders of nationalist parties in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland say London has 'no right' to block democracy.
- ANSA (Italy)17:23
Firmato l'atteso documento comune di sfida alla Gran Bretagna
- ANSA (Italy)17:23
Il vertice celtico sfida Londra. Burnham fa muro: 'Uniti siamo più forti'
- ABC News (Australia)17:33
The leaders of Sinn Féin, SNP and Plaid Cymru hold a joint press conference, days after US President Donald Trump said he backed Irish unity.
- South China Morning Post17:37
The leaders of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland signed a pact on Monday that threatens to lead to the break-up of the United Kingdom. The first ministers of the three semi-autonomous regions of the UK told Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his government to prepare for constitutional change and that their future lies with the European Union. “For people watching across these islands – for people watching around the world – there could be no clearer sign that Westminster’s time is coming to...
- Times of India19:29
Leaders from Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales signed a pact seeking independence. This historic agreement signals a shift away from Westminster's long-standing control. The first ministers are committed to self-determination for their respective nations. They also aim to strengthen cooperation on economic and energy matters. This pact reflects a growing desire for constitutional change across these regions.
- Axios19:44
The first ministers of Northern Ireland , Scotland and Wales united Monday behind calls to leave the United Kingdom in an unprecedented alignment of nationalist leaders. Why it matters: For the first time, all three first ministers favor leaving the U.K. — and Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill says President Trump's support for a united Ireland has taken the debate global. Driving the news: The nationalist leaders of the Scottish National Party , Sinn Féin and Plaid Cymru met in...
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)20:41
Szefowie partii rządzących Szkocją, Walią i Irlandią Północną podpisali w poniedziałek w Cardiff porozumienie, w którym zapowiedzieli współpracę na rzecz wystąpienia ze Zjednoczonego Królestwa. Jednym z postulatów jest m.in. przeprowadzenie referendów niepodległościowych.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)21:03
For first time in history, the UK's 3 devolved governments—Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland—are all led by pro-independence first ministers who want to leave UK
- tamilguardian.com21:15
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
Tre delle quattro nazioni del Regno si sono riunite a Cardiff con l’obiettivo di perseguire l’indipendenza dal Regno Unito
Tue, 15 September 2026
3 reports- El País (Spain)03:30
El impulso independentista escocés es muy superior al galés, e Irlanda del Norte tiene su propio laberinto constitucional
- The Guardian World05:45
In today’s newsletter: Plaid Cymru, the SNP and Sinn Féin have signed an agreement for greater powers, as pressure grows on Westminster over the UK’s future Good morning. Back in May, the shape of British politics shifted dramatically. I’ll forgive you if you were too preoccupied refreshing Andrew Sparrow’s live blog for the latest speculation about Keir Starmer to notice, but since 7 May, centre-left nationalist parties that ultimately aspire to leave the UK have been in government for the...
- westmeathexaminer.ie21:00
Sinn Féin TD for Longford-Westmeath, Sorca Clarke, has welcomed the signing today in Cardiff of a Memorandum of Understanding between Sinn Féin, the SNP and Plaid Cymru, as the debate on Irish unity gathers real momentum at home and internationally.