Scottish, Northern Irish, Welsh leaders assert right to ‘self-determination’
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The leaders of the main Scottish, Northern Irish and Welsh parties on Monday (September 14, 2026) declared their right to "self determination" in a joint agreement signed at a rare meeting in the Welsh capital Cardiff.
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What happened
The leaders of the main Scottish, Northern Irish and Welsh parties on Monday (September 14, 2026) declared their right to "self determination" in a joint agreement signed at a rare meeting in the Welsh capital Cardiff.
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Common ground
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Perspective signals
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