Leaders of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland unite for self-determination

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Leaders of nationalist parties in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland say London has 'no right' to block democracy.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:16:19 UTC.

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