By 2031, First Minister John Swinney aims to hold another Scottish independence referendum. The previous had been promised as a “once in a generation” vote. To be fair to Swinney, his party has waited long enough to fulfil that criterion.
He is joined in the endeavour by the leaders of Wales and Northern Ireland, all of whom have pro-independence governments. The three signed a memorandum of understanding: “Westminster’s time is coming to an end.”
“Scotland, Wales and Ireland have distinct histories, identities and political traditions. Each of our nations has the right to determine its own future, through democratic means and in accordance with the wishes of its people,” it read, calling for the British Government to “prepare for, plan and facilitate constitutional change in each jurisdiction”.
