Scottish and Welsh Independence Movements Gain Momentum

governance · May 2021 · Scotland and Wales

Following Brexit, the Scottish National Party promises a second independence referendum if it wins the May 2021 election, while the Welsh nationalist party Plaid Cymru is promising an independence referendum by 2026 if it wins. These movements reflect growing regional desires for independence from the United Kingdom.

Sources

• “If the Scottish National Party wins a majority in Scotland’s May election, SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon promises to hold a second independence referendum... Plaid Cymru... is promising an independence referendum by 2026 if it wins next month’s election.” — The Islands Grapevine – April 15th, 2021 (April 15th, 2021)

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