Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are demanding greater autonomy from London. The leaders of the three nations that make up the United Kingdom signed a political agreement with the aim of pressuring the central government to facilitate referendums on greater independence.
The electoral victories achieved recently provided what was described as a "new impetus" for the claims of greater autonomy by the three nations.
The joint political agreement represents a coordinated effort between the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish governments to strengthen their positions in negotiations with London.
This mobilization occurs at a time when regional leadership is seeking to take advantage of the favorable political moment to advance their separatist agendas within the structure of the United Kingdom.
