Celtic Alliance: Cardiff Agreement
Three of the four nations of the UK have elected First Ministers who support self determination for their people.
Last week a meeting took place in Cardiff between the party leaders of the SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Fein to explore areas of common cause in which they can co-operate to further their respective agendas.
In this episode, Fiona and Marlene pick out some highlights from the press conference announcing the Cardiff Agreement. They also home in on a couple of areas where Scotland seems to be lagging behind the other two nations in making preparations for constitutional change.
Key themes:
01:08 The Vibe in the Room
07:26 Opening remarks from Rhun ap Iorwerth, Plaid Cymru
09:27 Opening remarks from John Swinney, SNP
13:23 Opening remarks from Mary Lou McDonald, Sinn Fein
16:25 Opening remarks from Michelle O’Neill, Sinn Fein
21:00 Q: Won’t this be just as divisive as Brexit?
29:13 Q: When and how will Westminster come to an end?
38:59 Q: What is each nation’s ask of Andy Burnham
47:09 Q: Is this all smoke and mirrors to distract from the day job?
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- Thanks Lewis for sharing your footage from the event with us. More of Lewis videos here.
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