Nationalist leaders say U.K. union "coming to an end"
Summary
The first ministers of Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales have come together to support leaving the United Kingdom. They want referendums on independence, and Northern Ireland's first minister says President Trump's support for a united Ireland has made the issue international.Key Facts
- First ministers from Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales signed an agreement about political change.
- They are leaders of nationalist parties wanting independence from the U.K.
- John Swinney (Scotland) and Michelle O'Neill (Northern Ireland) called for independence votes.
- Rhun ap Iorwerth (Wales) wants more regional powers but no referendum yet.
- The memo says the U.K. government's control ("Westminster") is ending.
- O'Neill said President Trump's support for Irish reunification has made the debate global.
- U.K. Prime Minister's office says it's too soon for independence votes until public opinion shifts.
- Some unionist politicians criticized O'Neill for attending the meeting without their approval.
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