'Pivotal moment' as Swinney attends leaders summit
John Swinney, Rhun ap Iorwerth, and Sinn Fein leaders gathered in Cardiff for a historic summit marking the first time all three devolved nations are led by nationalist figures. The leaders discussed shared interests in constitutional change and fair funding, with Swinney describing the UK as being at a pivotal moment of change. While the meeting aims to build momentum for independence referendums, critics have dismissed it as a performative distraction from more pressing local issues.
- ▪This summit is the first instance where Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are represented by nationalist first ministers.
- ▪John Swinney is pushing for a second Scottish independence vote, while Rhun ap Iorwerth is currently focusing on devolving more powers rather than an immediate referendum.
- ▪The leaders plan to discuss the devolved funding settlement and potential cooperation in areas such as the economy and energy.
- ▪Conservative critic Harriet Cross described the gathering as a 'performative photo call' and a distraction from matters important to Scots.
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'Pivotal moment' as Swinney attends leaders summitImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Welsh first minister Rhun ap Iorwerth and John Swinney previously met at Bute HouseByLynsey BewsScotland political correspondentPublished6 minutes agoJohn Swinney has claimed the UK is at a "pivotal moment of constitutional change" - ahead of a summit with the leaders of Plaid Cymru and Sinn Fein in Cardiff.Swinney, Plaid's leader Rhun ap Iorwerth, and Sinn Fein's president Mary Lou McDonald and vice-president Michelle O'Neill, will discuss how the parties can work together on their shared interests.The gathering marks the fact that, for the first time ever, the three devolved governments are represented by three nationalist first ministers (although O'Neill represents one half of Stormont's…
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