Unionists will not tolerate egos scuppering 2027 election opportunity – Robinson DUP leader Gavin Robinson said he had met UUP Jon Burrows and sees to TUV leader Jim Allister regularly. The Independent UK · 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
Irish president Catherine Connolly addresses Scottish independence The Irish president has revealed that she spoke with First Minister John Swinney about the 'importance of self-determination' during their… The National (Scotland) · Sep 17
Irish president discussed ‘importance of self-determination’ with Swinney Catherine Connolly also said it is ‘for the people of Scotland to determine their future’. Evening Standard · Sep 17
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
How media around the world reacted to historic Celtic Alliance meeting The historic Celtic Alliance meeting – which saw the three devolved leaders sign an agreement to put pressure on Westminster over independence –… The National (Scotland) · Sep 16
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
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 Guardian - UK · Sep 14
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 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.
Evening Standard · Sep 14 Trump comments on Irish unity show debate is ‘very much alive’: Michelle O’Neill The leaders of Sinn Fein, SNP and Plaid Cymru signed a joint memorandum of understanding at a meeting in Cardiff.
The Independent UK · Sep 14 Could Andy Burnham be Britain’s last ever prime minister? The UK’s devolved leaders think so IN FULL
Evening Standard · Sep 14 Westminster’s time is coming to an end – SNP, Plaid and Sinn Féin leaders The group met in their capacity as party leaders – rather than as officials in their respective governments.
The Independent UK · Sep 14 ‘Burnham will be the last PM of the UK’: Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland’s leaders sign independence pact SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Féin leaders sign pact to pressure Downing Street into holding independence referendums