Pro-Independence Leaders Meet in Cardiff Amid Controversy Over Reform UK Funding
Pro-independence leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are set to meet in Cardiff on September 14 to discuss cooperation on four policy areas.
The meeting will cover self-determination, economic policy, energy, and European relations, with the leaders expected to sign a joint declaration or memorandum of understanding. However, officials have not published the text of the agreement.
Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has rejected claims that the summit seeks Britain's immediate breakup, stating that he wants to 'build up my nation' and promote Welsh independence as an eventual destination for a constitutional process.
The meeting comes amid controversy surrounding Reform UK's funding, with two crypto billionaires donating £72 million through matching contributions announced within 24 hours. The U.K. government is pursuing a prohibition on political donations made with cryptocurrency and a £100,000 annual limit for qualifying overseas electors.