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Countries of the United Kingdom invoke the right to independence

Observador14 September 2026 at 15:44

The pro-independence parties became for the first time since 1999 the main political force in the Scottish and Welsh Parliaments. This milestone represents a significant shift in the political landscape of the United Kingdom, with parties in favor of independence obtaining a majority in the two regional parliaments.

In Scotland and Wales, the nationalist and pro-independence parties consolidated their position as the main political forces, reversing a trend of nearly three decades. This victory occurs in the context of the continuous movement for self-determination of these territories.

In Ireland, Sinn Féin emerged as the party with the most seats in parliament, reinforcing its position in the Irish political landscape. This result demonstrates the continued growth of the party throughout the Irish territory.

The article contextualizes these results as part of a broader movement of pro-independence claims within the United Kingdom, which now faces significant challenges to its territorial cohesion with three important regions demanding greater autonomy or independence.

Why this matters

Readers in the region are directly affected by this political change, since the pro-independence parties have reinforced their position as the main forces in the three parliaments of the United Kingdom, increasing pressure on the continuity of the Union. This result may have profound implications for the political and constitutional future of the entire country.

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