Cardiff, Sep 14 (V7N)- Leaders from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are set to meet in Cardiff on Monday (September 14) to discuss the possibility of constitutional changes and the future of their relationship with the United Kingdom.
According to The Telegraph, representatives from the three regions will discuss potential separation from the UK, constitutional reform and ways to strengthen cooperation among them.
Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney, Wales’ First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth and Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill are expected to attend the meeting.
Several media outlets have reported that the leaders may sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at increasing cooperation in areas including the economy, energy, European affairs and constitutional matters.
The meeting comes amid renewed debate over Scotland’s constitutional future. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he would authorize another Scottish independence referendum if a “clear consensus” emerges in favor of holding one.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump expressed support for Irish reunification just two days before the Cardiff meeting.
During a recent visit to Dublin, Trump said he would “very much like” to see a “united Ireland” and described the possibility of Northern Ireland joining the Republic of Ireland as a “great thing.”
“How could that be bad?” Trump asked.
The comments have added further international attention to ongoing debates over the constitutional futures of the UK’s constituent nations and Northern Ireland.
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