Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland join in Celtic independence push

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Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland join in Celtic independence push

President Donald Trump said Saturday he would “love to see” Irish reunification.

September 14, 2026 at 4:39 p.m. EDT

Today at 4:39 p.m. EDT

*Northern Irish First Minister Michelle O'Neill signs a joint declaration on the right to self-determination Monday in Cardiff, Wales. Looking on are, from left, Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth, Scottish First Minister John Swinney and Irish opposition leader Mary Lou McDonald. (Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images)*

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Matthew Hay Brown

The first ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on Monday called on the British government to “prepare for, plan and facilitate” their independence, days after President Donald Trump expressed his support for Irish reunification.

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