The news about the memorandum in support of the rights of the peoples of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales to self-determination, signed by the leaders of the ruling national parties, caused an enthusiastic reaction in Russia. Pro-government media were filled with headlines like: «Britain is falling apart», «The breakup of Great Britain in 2026», and so on. Not surprisingly: in the understanding of the Russian authorities and many Russians, the departure of any regions from any country is «disintegration», «collapse», and generally «horror, horror, horror». In reality, there is no breakup of Britain yet, and none is expected in the near future. But there is still a serious topic for discussion.

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On September 14 in Cardiff, the leaders of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland signed a memorandum on the right of their regions to self-determination. They said that the question of remaining part of the United Kingdom or leaving it should be decided in regional referendums.

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On September 14 in Cardiff, the leaders of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, John Swinney, Rhun ap Iorwerth, and Michelle O’Neill, will sign a joint declaration demanding that their regions be given the right to hold referendums on independence. The document will also be devoted to economic and energy cooperation and relations with Europe.

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