Devolved First Ministers to sign independence declaration

First Ministers Michelle O’Neill, Rhun ap Iorwerth and John Swinney (Claudia Savage/Jonathan Brady/Jane Barlow/PA) -

The First Ministers of the UK’s devolved nations will sign a landmark agreement on Monday aimed at putting pressure on Downing Street to hold referendums on independence.

SNP leader John Swinney, Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth and Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O’Neill will meet in Cardiff on Monday, where they are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding pushing for referendums in their respective countries, the Press Association understands.