Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Mike Small

The Celtic Alliance and independence must rise from Labour's ashes

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald (right) listens to Northern Ireland First Minister and Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O'Neill (Image: PA)

THE esteemed journalist Peter MacMahon wrote last week in The Times: “Picture the scene: a bright, crisp afternoon in Edinburgh’s New Town. Three podiums are set out in Charlotte Square.

"Out of a grand Georgian door come the First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, who have just concluded a historic meeting of the emerging 'Celtic Alliance'."

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.