Celtic nations begin to plan for breakup of UK in event of Reform election win

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/04/uk-ireland-leaders-fear-union-future-nigel-farage-led-government

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davel@lemmy.ml · 21 pts · 41d (3 replies)

I guess you could say some Celtic nations but not all. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_nations

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funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 39d (1 reply)

I think the Irish might have something to say about them being the "British Isles"

NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 39d

Ok, the British and Welsh Isles.

SouthEndSunset@piefed.blahaj.zone · 0 pts · 41d
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DarkCloud@lemmy.world · 14 pts · 41d (2 replies)

Long live the Scottish Independence movement!

luokaton@lemmy.zip · 4 pts · 39d

that kinda sounds like you wish them to spend a looong time having to fight for independence

Typotyper@sh.itjust.works · -3 pts · 39d

Putin must be giggling with glee over this

azimir@lemmy.ml · 13 pts · 41d

I want to see Cornwall raise their pirate flag at the UN.

SouthEndSunset@piefed.blahaj.zone · 8 pts · 41d

As an Englishman, fucking fair play to them.

HiddenLayer555@lemmy.ml · 5 pts · 39d

Exiting unions, as British as spotted dick.

zdhzm2pgp@lemmy.ml · 5 pts · 40d

Would be somehow rather fitting if Charles III were the last king of the UK.

NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 39d

Dammit Brittany!

jimp@feddit.uk · 2 pts · 39d

I’ve just my NE England house all nice and working without leaks. I cannot be arsed to move again but will have to if those shitlords get in