Irish, Scots and Welsh leaders meet to plan break-up of United KingdomPro-independence first ministers will sign 'memorandum of understanding' at Cardiff summit and demand referendums The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will gather in Cardiff to sign a joint declaration "demanding the right to hold independence referendums." The summit comes after Andy Burnham suggested that he would authorise another Scottish referendum if there were a "clear consensus" in favour of one. Donald Trump has also said he would "love" to see a united Ireland, calling Northern Ireland joining the Republic "a great thing". Labour's rout in Wales means there are now "pro-independence parties in power in all three devolved nations for the first time." John Swinney said there could be "no clearer sign that the status quo is not sustainable" and that "Westminster must prepare for a post-UK future." The three first ministers, joined by Mary Lou McDonald, will discuss "working together on a fresh independence drive" and sign a memorandum of understanding committing their parties to cooperate. The agreement will cover "the economy, energy, Europe and international cooperation and self-determination." All three parties will agree that their nations should be in the EU, while the economic section will argue that "the UK's economic model is not working for the citizens of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland." Plaid Cymru also wants further powers over tax and spending, while Sinn Fein says "Irish unity is not a distant aspiration" and that "the work of building the new Ireland must begin now." However, Mr Burnham has insisted that another Scottish independence referendum is "off limits" before the next general election. He said there was "no consensus for an independence referendum in Scotland" and "nor is there a clear basis to suggest that a majority of people in Northern Ireland presently wish to separate from the United Kingdom." He also reiterated Labour's position that "Labour does not support independence or another referendum." Source: Telegraph