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UK nations pact threatens unity, eyes EU ties

The leaders of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland have signed a pact that could threaten the unity of the United Kingdom. This agreement signals a potential shift towards closer ties with the European Union, with the leaders urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to prepare for constitutional changes. The announcement follows a statement from US President Donald Trump expressing a desire for a reunified Ireland. AI

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UK nations pact threatens unity, eyes EU ties

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    UK’s unity threatened by pact between Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

    The leaders of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland signed a pact on Monday that threatens to lead to the break-up of the United Kingdom. The first ministers of the three semi-autonomous regions of the UK told Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his government to prepare for constitu…