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An historic moment as the leaders of Sinn Féin, the SNP and Plaid Cymru come together to stand up for the interests of our nations and their right to independence.

For the first time in history, three nationalist and pro-independence First Ministers now hold office.

Today is a powerful testament to the enormous change, hope and opportunity of the times we are living through.

An historic moment as the leaders of Sinn Féin, the SNP and Plaid Cymru come together to stand up for the interests of our nations and their right to independence.

For the first time in history, three nationalist and pro-independence First Ministers now hold office.

Today is a… pic.twitter.com/BbSjMhnOUY

— Michelle O’Neill (@moneillsf) September 14, 2026

Scottish, Welsh, Irish parties declare right to break from UK

Leaders of the main Scottish, Northern Irish and Welsh nationalist parties on Monday declared their right to choose whether to remain in the UK or not at a rare meeting in the Welsh capital Cardiff.

All three parties — the Scottish National Party (SNP), Plaid Cymru in Wales and the pro-Irish unity Sinn Fein — want to break away from the UK.

The meeting came just days after US President Donald Trump waded in, saying he would back a united Ireland, which Northern Ireland’s Michelle O’Neill said showed “the unity debate is very much alive”.

“Our nations have the right to self-determination. No Westminster government (the UK government) has the right to block democracy or undermine the principle that our people will decide their own future,” a memorandum of understanding stated.

SNP leader John Swinney, Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of Plaid Cymru in Wales and Mary Lou McDonald and O’Neill, leader and deputy leader of pro-Irish unity Sinn Fein met in their capacity as party leaders, rather than as officials in their respective governments.

O’Neill is also Northern Ireland’s first minister while Iorwerth and Swinney are first ministers of their respective nations.

Announcing the agreement, Swinney said the three parties were “absolutely united by that principle of self-determination”, adding that this “lies at the heart of the agreement that we have signed today”.

"For the first time ever, people across these islands have first ministers in Scotland, in Wales and in the North of Ireland who are all committed to independence from the United Kingdom,” the memorandum of understanding said.

“The future of our nations belongs in the European Union.”

The independence parties are the biggest in both the Scottish and Welsh parliaments for the first time since devolution measures began in 1999. Sinn Fein has been the biggest party in Northern Ireland’s assembly since 2022.

OkpaNsukkaisBae:
This is how things are done. Those championing it in UK are all members of recognized political parties. They share the same ideology, have a binding manifesto. Not going to radio to preach & incite hate among other tribal groups.

CyynthiaKiss:
What is the difference between this meeting and Aburi accord meeting in Ghana in 60’s, and at the end of the day what still happened ?
Infact Aburi meeting was even better because it was all about uniting Nigeria, unlike these Men here pushing for break up..

Stop looking for an excuse to justify your narratives.

The Islamic terrorists flag on ur dp says a lot about your reasoning and logic..

CyynthiaKiss:
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CyynthiaKiss:

An historic moment as the leaders of Sinn Féin, the SNP and Plaid Cymru come together to stand up for the interests of our nations and their right to independence.

For the first time in history, three nationalist and pro-independence First Ministers now hold office.

Today is a… pic.twitter.com/BbSjMhnOUY

— Michelle O’Neill (@moneillsf) September 14, 2026

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CyynthiaKiss:
As Uk is disintegrating under our nose, who would now shield Nigeria from collapsing into pieces ?

The external force holding Nigeria is at the point of break up, the only force holding Nigeria now after British break up is internal force.

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mikeapollo:
The end of the UK.
The pressed the self-destruct button by going for Brexit

OkpaNsukkaisBae:
This is how things are done. Those championing it in UK are all members of recognized political parties. They share the same ideology, have a binding manifesto. Not going to radio to preach & incite hate among other tribal groups.

CyynthiaKiss:

An historic moment as the leaders of Sinn Féin, the SNP and Plaid Cymru come together to stand up for the interests of our nations and their right to independence.

For the first time in history, three nationalist and pro-independence First Ministers now hold office.

Today is a… pic.twitter.com/BbSjMhnOUY

— Michelle O’Neill (@moneillsf) September 14, 2026

https://punchng.com/scottish-welsh-irish-parties-declare-right-to-break-from-uk/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAUU2XtwZG9mBWZkaWQWUObXQZc61LbUU2MJhVZ2cuIq7L8o5WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7Abf-A82pkg95e2MES6T4kAL5P6zmdsrhZ-IEm8y_tbqH_clzHJc4FqG21VQ_aem__8H1IzZc3vQuKAb3tfXKag

mikeapollo:
➜The end of the UK. The pressed the self-destruct button by going for Brexit

UK sanctions on West Bank settlers are the right step

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UK sanctions on West Bank settlers are the right step
Readers respond to the move announced by Ed Miliband to impose sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements

Fri 11 Sep 2026 18.19 BST
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As a religious Jew, I am disappointed at the reaction of some of our communal leaders and bodies to the sanctions on trade with illegal Israeli settlements (UK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backing, 8 September). Many Jews in the UK are horrified by the Israeli government’s actions, which include promises from some ministers of burying the idea of a Palestinian state, and turning a blind eye to unchecked settlement expansion and escalating settler violence.

While much of the British media may choose to platform one view as being representative of the Jewish reaction to these sanctions, I would point to organisations such as Yachad and Na’amod, which provide an alternative anti‑occupation narrative. It is also frustrating that the opinion of the chief rabbi is upheld by news organisations as though he is the Jewish version of the pope: he isn’t.
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Ashez:
Naso Dem go take divide Nigeria very soon
No hard feelings, no wars, no troubles, just a peaceful agreement, make every section go develop/manage themselves.

CyynthiaKiss:

An historic moment as the leaders of Sinn Féin, the SNP and Plaid Cymru come together to stand up for the interests of our nations and their right to independence.

For the first time in history, three nationalist and pro-independence First Ministers now hold office.

Today is a… pic.twitter.com/BbSjMhnOUY

— Michelle O’Neill (@moneillsf) September 14, 2026

https://punchng.com/scottish-welsh-irish-parties-declare-right-to-break-from-uk/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAUU2XtwZG9mBWZkaWQWUObXQZc61LbUU2MJhVZ2cuIq7L8o5WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7Abf-A82pkg95e2MES6T4kAL5P6zmdsrhZ-IEm8y_tbqH_clzHJc4FqG21VQ_aem__8H1IzZc3vQuKAb3tfXKag

Maj196:
After forcing marriage for us here in Nigeria

OkpaNsukkaisBae:
I'm not talking about what happened in the 60s , don't change the topic. You know what I'm talking about.

The leaders of Wales, Scotland are not going to the radio in UK to champion hate among English people. They're not forcing all English people into one religion (Jewish religion) like ur beloved supreme leader. Instead they formed a political party to present their case for disintegration.

I support Iran, Iran is an ancient civilization defending her territorial integrity against unprovoked external military aggression from the US. AND they have done a brilliant job so far. If you know the genocidal crime Israel is committing in Gaza, you should denounce them.