Swinney calls on MSPs to unanimously back Scotland’s ‘right to decide’ The First Minister claimed Westminster’s position of vetoing democracy was unsustainable. Evening Standard · Sep 19
DUP aims to broaden appeal with ‘common sense’ approach to Stormont Party leader Gavin Robinson said the agenda recently at Stormont has led other voters to look again at his party. Evening Standard · Sep 17
Dublin and London ‘directly challenged’ to prepare for Irish unity referendum Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald has called for action before 2030. Evening Standard · Sep 17
John Swinney says Malcolm Offord ‘agitated about prospect of Scottish independence’ JOHN Swinney has suggested that Reform’s leader in Scotland Malcolm Offord is afraid of the prospect of Scottish independence ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 17
John Swinney responds to DUP’s criticism Celtic Alliance self-determination pact The First Minister of Scotland has responded to the DUP’s criticism of Monday’s meeting of pro-independence parties in Cardiff The National (Scotland) · Sep 16
O’Neill cannot be separated from First Minister’s responsibilities, says Swinney The SNP leader commented after the DUP said Michelle O’neill had been ‘cosplaying’ as first minister. The Independent UK · Sep 16
Unionists to gather for Orange Order summit amid fury over Celtic Alliance meeting Unionists are set to gather for a summit organised by the Orange Order in response to the historic meeting of the Celtic Alliance leaders The National (Scotland) · Sep 15
John Curtice gives verdict on significance of historic Celtic Alliance indyref push POLLING expert John Curtice has given his verdict on the significance of the historic meeting which saw the three devolved leaders sign an agreement… The National (Scotland) · Sep 15
Sinn Fein pact with SNP and Plaid may set back Irish unity cause, says Taoiseach TAOISEACH Micheal Martin has suggested Sinn Fein may set back the cause of Irish unity by aligning itself with Scottish and Welsh pro-independence… The National (Scotland) · Sep 15
SF link-up with SNP and Plaid may set back cause of Irish unity, says Taoiseach Micheal Martin said he viewed Northern Ireland and the issue of unification as ‘exceptional’ and not linked to Scottish and Welsh independence. Evening Standard · Sep 15
Rupert Lowe announces ‘rolling back devolution’ policy after Celtic Alliance meeting RESTORE Britain leader Rupert Lowe has announced the party’s policy of “rolling back devolution” after a historic meeting of Plaid Cymru, SNP… The National (Scotland) · Sep 15
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Leaders Sign Cardiff Pact: 'Westminster's Time Is Coming to an End' Leaders of parties governing Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have signed a memorandum supporting greater self-determination and calling for constitutional change through democratic means. International Business Times UK · Sep 15
Tuesday briefing: How to understand Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland’s joint call for change 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 The Guardian - UK · Sep 15
UK's unity threatened by pact between Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland signed a pact urging the UK government to prepare for constitutional change, reviving debate over the future of the union. The agreement, signed amid tensions with Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government, carries no legal force but signals growing cooperation among pro-independence and pro-unification… The Economic Times · Sep 15
The Economic Times · Sep 14 Scotland, Wales, N Ireland leaders claim right to leave UK & join EU In a groundbreaking assembly, nationalist leaders from Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales united to proclaim their entitlement to self-determination. They firmly stated that their nations' destinies align with the European Union rather than the UK. This pivotal moment came soon after President Trump expressed his backing for a unified Ireland.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14 The Guardian view on the united Ireland debate: shifting dynamics need to be treated with caution Editorial: Donald Trump’s blithe comments at the weekend were characteristically unhelpful. A careful and considered discussion on the subject has yet to begin
The National (Scotland) · Sep 14 The Cardiff summit needs to win voters in order to work The Cardiff summit was a fascinating piece of political theatre. Nothing like this has ever been done before in Britain
Evening Standard · Sep 14 First ministers predict imminent breakup of UK at ‘landmark’ summit The first ministers of the UK’s three devolved nations met in Cardiff on Monday morning.
Evening Standard · Sep 14 O’Neill accused of ‘cosplaying’ as First Minister at Cardiff independence summit The DUP has made clear that the Sinn Féin vice president had no authority to attend the event as a representative of the NI Executive.
Euronews · Sep 14 Party leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland say future belongs back in EU The main parties from each nation want to break away from the UK but have different positions on how and when this might take place.
Evening Standard · Sep 14 Welsh and Scottish FMs announce ‘new era of co-operation’ John Swinney and Rhun ap Iorwerth are expected to sign the Cardiff Agreement.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14 Westminster’s time is coming to an end, say first ministers of UK’s Celtic nations Leaders in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland discuss independence and call for constitutional change at summit
The National (Scotland) · Sep 14 Labour 'in panic mode' after historic Celtic Alliance agreement, SNP say Labour are in 'panic mode' following Monday's historic meeting of the Celtic Alliance leaders, the SNP have said
The National (Scotland) · Sep 14 Unionist leaders fume as devolved leaders hold historic Celtic Alliance meeting UNIONIST MSPs have fumed over a historic meeting which saw the three devolved leaders sign an agreement to put pressure on Westminster over…
The Independent UK · Sep 14 Burnham will be last Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, says Swinney Scotland’s First Minister says a Scottish independence referendum should take place within the next five years.