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Alyn Smith: With the First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and North Ireland all committed to an independent future, recognising a more…

On the recordAugust 2, 2026
With the First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and North Ireland all committed to an independent future, recognising a more prosperous future away from Westminster, there is a Celtic connection across these islands no Westminster Prime Minister can ignore.
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Alyn Smith
Scottish National Party

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Discussing the unity of Celtic nations for independence.

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