On Monday, September 14, 2026, leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland held a summit in Cardiff, Wales, for the first time in British history to discuss their quest for self-determination. At the end of the summit, christened the Cardiff Accord, the leaders declared that Westminster has no right to block democracy and asserted that each nation had the right to self-determination and future constitutional change. One of the core topics of discussion was closer ties with the European Union and paths towards potential independence. The signatories of the Cardiff Accord were the first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Don't miss out on breaking stories and in-depth articles.
