Constitutional Declaration from the Leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Meeting in Cardiff, the leaders of the three nations signed a joint declaration for determining their future and the right to a referendum.
The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland signed a joint declaration at a meeting in Cardiff to defend their right to determine their constitutional futures and hold referendums when necessary.
Historic Meeting at the Cardiff Summit
Scottish First Minister John Swinney, Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth and Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill came together in the Welsh capital of Cardiff to sign a joint declaration.
The Main Purpose of the Joint Declaration
The primary objective of the text was to defend the right of these three nations to determine their own constitutional futures and, when necessary, to hold independence or status referendums.
A First for the United Kingdom
This development marked the first time that the leaders of the three constituent countries of the United Kingdom outside of England came together on the same political platform to jointly advocate for the right to self-determination.