Devolved Leaders Push for Referendums | Belfast News

First Ministers from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are set to sign a bold agreement in Cardiff demanding independence referendums — a direct challenge to the UK government’s long-standing opposition. While Downing Street insists referendums remain “off limits,” Scottish officials say another vote is “not off the table,” arguing the status quo is unsustainable. The move, made as party leaders not official representatives, highlights tensions in Northern Ireland where the deputy First Minister warns of “weaponizing the role.” Amid renewed talk of an Irish border poll — even with Trump’s recent push for Irish unity — this coordinated push signals a united front for self-determination across the UK’s devolved nations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.thejournal.ie/independence-declaration-devolved-first-ministers-7161654-Sep2026/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7f304306fc0195ce Report issues to [email protected].