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Paton, C. (2026, September 13). Independence referendum ‘not off the table’, says McAllan. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/scottish-prime-minister-michael-gove-downing-street-b1296800.html
Paton, Craig. “Independence referendum ‘not off the table’, says McAllan.” Evening Standard, 13 Sept. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/scottish-prime-minister-michael-gove-downing-street-b1296800.html.
Paton, Craig. “Independence referendum ‘not off the table’, says McAllan.” Evening Standard, September 13, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/scottish-prime-minister-michael-gove-downing-street-b1296800.html.
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On September 14, 2026, leaders from Scotland (John Swinney), Wales (Rhun ap Iorwerth), and Northern Ireland (Michelle O’Neill) met in Cardiff to sign a memorandum of understanding. The agreement aims to push for referendums on independence from the UK, asserting their right to self-determination. Despite Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s earlier suggestion that another referendum could be held if there was clear consensus north of the border, Downing Street later reaffirmed its stance against such votes being "off limits." The meeting comes as all three nations now have first ministers committed to leaving the UK, with Swinney and O’Neill specifically calling for referendums while Wales' ap Iorwerth did not set a timeline.
