# Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland leaders unite for self-determination

https://mins.news/en/item/58000

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-14 16:16 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/14/leaders-of-scotland-wales-northern-ireland-unite-for-self-determination?traffic_source=rss

> Leaders of the Scottish National Party, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Fein signed an agreement in Cardiff asserting that Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have a right to self-determination and that Westminster cannot block democracy. The parties seek greater autonomy and eventual independence, while differing on referendums and timing.

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