Swinney keen to work with fellow nationalist devolved leaders in UK
Summary
John Swinney, soon to be Scotland’s first minister, plans to work with nationalist leaders in Wales and Northern Ireland to oppose UK government policies on cost of living and spending. The three leaders aim to challenge the UK government’s use of the Internal Markets Act and coordinate on issues like Scottish independence and rejoining the EU.Key Facts
- John Swinney will become Scotland’s first minister next week.
- He spoke with Michelle O’Neill, Northern Ireland’s Sinn Féin first minister, after the Scottish election.
- Swinney expects Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of Plaid Cymru, to become the first minister of Wales.
- The three nationalist leaders want to work together to oppose UK government policies affecting their devolved governments.
- Reform UK came joint second with Scottish Labour in the Holyrood election, surprising other leaders.
- Swinney will propose a bill for a second Scottish independence referendum, but it lacks legal power under current UK law.
- All three parties support rejoining the EU to help the UK’s economy.
- UK government sources say they are not worried about the nationalist parties collaborating.
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