Elected representatives of three devolved UK legislatures – Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales – signed a
historic pact on Monday, declaring their intent to break free of Westminster’s control.

“The political landscape across these islands is changing. For the first time ever, there are first ministers in Scotland, in
Wales and in the North of Ireland who are all committed to independence from the United Kingdom. For people watching around the world, there could be no clearer sign that Westminster’s time is coming to an end,” states the MoU.

Scottish first minister John Swinney, his Welsh counterpart Rhun ap Iorwerth and Northern Ireland’s Michelle O’Neill signed the MoU at a summit in Cardiff. Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald, leader of the opposition in Ireland, was the fourth signatory.
“Our nations have the right to self-determination: No Westminster govt has the right to block democracy or undermine the principle that our people will decide their own future,” says the MoU.

Plaid Cymru’s victory at the Senedd (Welsh parliament) elections in May ended Labour’s unbroken control of the Welsh govt since devolution began in 1999.