"Westminster's time is coming to an end"

"Westminster's time is coming to an end"

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are increasingly demanding the right to self-determination. Their leaders signed a memorandum in which they announce cooperation for constitutional changes, a stronger economy and the development of their own energy resources. The document also contains a strong message regarding the future of these countries and their relationship with the European Union.

Although each party has "a different position on constitutional issues, and each nation will decide its own future, in its own way and at its own pace," the leaders emphasized that they are united by "the determination that the voices of their nations will be heard."

The Scottish National Party (SNP) seeks Scottish independence, Plaid Cymru supports the independence of Wales, while Sinn Fein calls for the unification of Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ireland.

"Westminster's time is coming to an end," the leaders said, emphasizing that "the political landscape in the UK is changing."

The historic agreement of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

The meeting took place when, for the first time, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are led by politicians from nationalist groups.

John Swinney, First Minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), supports Scottish independence. Rhun ap Iorwerth, First Minister of Wales and leader of the Welsh nationalist party Plaid Cymru, seeks Welsh independence. He is the first politician of this party to head the Welsh government.

Michelle O'Neill, First Minister of Northern Ireland and Vice-President of Sinn Féin, represents the party supporting Irish unity. In Northern Ireland, the office of the First Minister is part of a power-sharing system that also includes the Deputy First Minister.

Mary Lou McDonald, leader of Sinn Fein and leader of the opposition in the Republic of Ireland, also attended the meeting. She does not serve as the First Minister of Northern Ireland - this office is held by Michelle O'Neill.

Swinney described the meeting as a "watershed moment in the UK's constitutional process." The leaders emphasized that their actions were driven by growing momentum and the belief that constitutional changes were real.

They also called for respect for their nations' "right to self-determination" and urged the UK government to "prepare, plan and facilitate constitutional change in every jurisdiction."