Prime Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to Meet in Cardiff for Independence Referendum

According to news in the British press, the prime ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, four countries within the United Kingdom, will come together in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, tomorrow and sign a memorandum of understanding, including the demand for the right to hold independence referendums.

Three pro-independence prime ministers met in St. Petersburg, overlooking Cardiff Bay. They will come together at the David Hotel and discuss ways to act together in the move for independence. Scottish National Party (SNP) leader and Scottish Prime Minister John Swinney, Plaid Cymru leader and Welsh Prime Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth, Sinn Fein Party Deputy Chairman and Northern Ireland Prime Minister Michelle O'Neill, as well as Sinn Fein Chairman Mary Lou McDonald will attend the summit.

"BURNHAM MUST FACE THE IDEA THAT HE WILL GO IN HISTORY AS THE LAST PRIME MINISTER OF THE UNITED KINGDOM"

Scottish Prime Minister Swinney criticized British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, stating that the status quo in the United Kingdom is not sustainable and that London should prepare for a post-United Kingdom future. "The momentum behind serious constitutional change is undeniable. Andy Burnham must now confront the idea that he will go down in history as the last prime minister of the United Kingdom," Swinney said.

"I look forward to meeting with our partners from across Great Britain and Ireland in Cardiff tomorrow to discuss a better future. This can only be possible with a fresh start from independence," Swinney said.

The memorandum of understanding to be signed by the three prime ministers at the summit is expected to include a declaration indicating the right of their countries to self-determination. The leaders are expected to hold a joint press conference after the signing of the document, which also stipulates cooperation between pro-independence parties. According to reports in the British press, the document is also expected to envisage economy, energy, European and international cooperation between the countries. Within the framework of the agreement, it is also envisaged that all three parties will declare that their countries should be included in the European Union (EU), that is, Scotland and Wales should be members of the EU as new members, and Northern Ireland should be a member of the EU as a part of the Republic of Ireland. This move is expected to further increase the pressure on British Prime Minister Burnham.

"THE UNIFICATION OF NORTHERN IRELAND WITH IRELAND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED"

The Cardiff summit, where pro-independence leaders will come together, came after British Prime Minister Burnham said in the House of Commons on Wednesday that if there was a social consensus for Northern Ireland to separate from the United Kingdom and unite with Ireland, this would need to be evaluated. In his statement, Burnham implied that a similar situation was valid for Scotland and that a new independence referendum could be held in Scotland.

The day after these statements, Burnham took a step back and announced that a new referendum for Scotland was "out of the question".

TRUMP SAID HE WANTED TO SEE IRELAND UNITED

The summit will also take place two days after US President Donald Trump declared that he "would love to see Ireland united." Trump said that it would be a "great thing" for Northern Ireland to separate from the United Kingdom and unite with Ireland. "What could be bad about that?" he said.