Devolved Leaders Meet in Cardiff to Push for New UK Approach
Leaders from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland met in Cardiff to discuss independence and a different approach from the UK government.
The first ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland met in Cardiff on Monday alongside Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald to discuss the future of independence for their respective nations and what they described as the pursuit of a different attitude from the UK government.
The gathering brought together Scottish First Minister John Swinney, Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth, Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill and McDonald, who leads Sinn Fein.
The meeting in the Welsh capital focused on two linked themes: the constitutional future of the devolved nations and a shared desire for a changed relationship with the UK government in London.
The four political figures were photographed together during the talks, which underscored the cross-nation nature of the discussions. Each represents a different part of the UK's devolved settlement, and their joint appearance signalled a coordinated interest in pressing their constitutional agendas.
No further details of the discussions were immediately available.