Nationalist leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland sign accord urging constitutional change

First ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland met in Cardiff to sign a memorandum calling on the UK government to prepare for constitutional change.

• The leaders signed a memorandum stating that no Westminster government has the right to block democracy and calling on the UK to prepare, plan and facilitate constitutional change in each jurisdiction.
• Swinney said the UK is at a "pivotal moment of constitutional change" and that Westminster must prepare for a post-UK future.
• McDonald said she expects an Irish reunification referendum to take place by 2030.
• Prime Minister Burnham reiterated in a letter to Swinney that a repeat of the 2014 Scottish independence referendum remains "off limits".
• Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth said it is up to the people of Wales to decide their future.
• The leaders also pledged to explore practical partnership in economy, energy, and European and international cooperation.