Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland plan to leave the UK

Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are thinking about leaving the United Kingdom. They plan to sign a joint declaration on Monday to push for self-determination.

The Telegraph, a British newspaper, says that leaders of these three countries will meet in Cardiff, which is the capital of Wales. They will talk about the chance of leaving the United Kingdom.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. London, the capital city, is in England. These countries have been together politically for over a hundred years. England and Scotland came together in 1707 to form Great Britain.

Ireland joined the union in 1801. Most of Ireland became independent in 1922, but Northern Ireland stayed part of the United Kingdom.

Now, leaders from these regions say the current situation cannot continue. They want the right to decide their own future. Discussions about Scottish independence and Irish reunification have become more intense.

The Telegraph reports that Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney, Wales’ First Minister Rhun ap Iowerth, and Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill are expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to start the process.

This news comes just after US President Donald Trump showed support for a united Ireland. During a visit to Dublin on Saturday, he said he would love to see Northern Ireland join the Republic of Ireland. He called it “a great thing.”

Mr Swinney, the Scottish First Minister, said Prime Minister Andy Burnham is “facing up to the idea that he will go down in history as the final prime minister of the United Kingdom.”

“For the first time, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are led by pro-independence first ministers. There could be no clearer sign that the status quo is not sustainable, and that Westminster must prepare for a post-UK future.

“Tomorrow in Cardiff, I am looking forward to discussing a better future with partners from across these islands, and that only comes with the fresh start of independence,” he said.

Last Wednesday, Mr Burnham mentioned that he would allow another Scottish referendum if there is enough public demand for it. Part of the summit’s aim is to pressure the UK Prime Minister to agree to this.