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UK Independence Talks

Later that afternoon, the Scottish and Welsh first ministers signed the Cardiff Agreement, setting out shared priorities like child poverty and economic growth, and which Swinney described as “an important moment in the history of devolution”.Reported by 2 of 9 outlets; wording from The Guardian.

When13 Sep–17 SepOutlets9Articles20Reporters16

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham told the Commons another vote in Scotland could be held if there was a “clear consensus” north of the border for it, but a letter sent to Mr Swinney later clarified a referendum remained “off limits”.

6 of 9 outletsfirst reported 13 Sepwording from Evening Standard

"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.

5 of 9 outletsfirst reported 14 Sepwording from The Hindu

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All three parties - the Scottish National Party (SNP), Plaid Cymru in Wales and the pro-Irish unity Sinn Fein in Northern Ireland - want to break away from the U.K. but have different positions on how and when this might take place.

4 of 9 outletsfirst reported 14 Sepwording from The Hindu

"For people watching across these islands - for people watching around the world -there could be no clearer sign that Westminster's time is coming to an end," it added.

4 of 9 outletsfirst reported 14 Sepwording from The Hindu

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SNP leader John Swinney, leader of Plaid Cymru in Wales, Rhun ap Iorwerth, 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.

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Expected · 14 SepJohn Swinney and Rhun ap Iorwerth will sign an agreement in Cardiff on Monday afternoon pledging to make the case for “greater fairness” and power over the “constitutional futures” of their countries together.

What happened · 15 SepLater that afternoon, the Scottish and Welsh first ministers signed the Cardiff Agreement, setting out shared priorities like child poverty and economic growth, and which Swinney described as “an important moment in the history of devolution”.

13 Sep
Prime Minister Andy Burnham told the Commons another vote in Scotland could be held if there was a “clear consensus” north of the border for it, but a letter sent to Mr Swinney later clarified a referendum remained “off limits”.
6 outlets · Evening Standard
14 Sep
"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.
5 outlets · The Hindu
15 Sep
Later that afternoon, the Scottish and Welsh first ministers signed the Cardiff Agreement, setting out shared priorities like child poverty and economic growth, and which Swinney described as “an important moment in the history of devolution”.
2 outlets · The Guardian

Coverage 20 articles

17 Sep John Swinney 'forced to condemn terrorism' after Sinn Fein talks
Daily Mail
17 Sep STEPHEN DAISLEY: Findlay's voice rasped with disgust at the First Minister and his new allies: Swinn Fein
Daily Mail
17 Sep Dublin and London ‘directly challenged’ to prepare for Irish unity referendum
Evening Standard
15 Sep SF link-up with SNP and Plaid may set back cause of Irish unity, says Taoiseach
Evening Standard

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15 Sep GRAHAM GRANT: The recklessness of this summit will only embolden tyrants like Putin who long for the break-up of Britain
Daily Mail
15 Sep John Swinney's separatist summit nothing more than a shameless stunt to distract from the SNP's failures
Daily Mail
15 Sep SNP and Plaid do deal with Sinn Fein to push break-up of the UK: Swinney demands new Scots independence vote within five years as he claims Burnham will be its last PM
Daily Mail
15 Sep Tuesday briefing: How to understand Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland’s joint call for change
The Guardian
14 Sep First ministers predict imminent breakup of UK at ‘landmark’ summit
Evening Standard
14 Sep Leaders of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland unite for self-determination
Al Jazeera
14 Sep Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish leaders unite in push to leave UK
ABC News (AU)
14 Sep UK’s unity threatened by pact between Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
South China Morning Post
14 Sep Westminster's time is coming to an end, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish leaders say
BBC
14 Sep Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish party leaders claim right to choose independence
Dawn
14 Sep Welsh and Scottish FMs announce ‘new era of co-operation’
Evening Standard
14 Sep O’Neill accused of ‘cosplaying’ as First Minister at Cardiff independence summit
Evening Standard
14 Sep Independence trigger already met, Gilruth says amid Plaid and Sinn Fein meet
Evening Standard
14 Sep Scottish, Northern Irish, Welsh leaders assert right to ‘self-determination’
The Hindu
13 Sep Independence referendum ‘not off the table’, says McAllan
Evening Standard
13 Sep Devolved First Ministers to sign independence declaration
Evening Standard

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