Devolved first ministers from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are due to meet in Cardiff in what the parties say will be discussions about closer co‑operation between their administrations. The leaders represent Plaid Cymru, the Scottish National Party (SNP) and Sinn Féin.
The meeting, scheduled to take place in the Welsh capital, is intended to identify ways the three administrations can work more closely on shared priorities. Party representatives have described the talks as an opportunity to co‑ordinate policies and approaches across areas covered by devolution.
Those involved are expected to consider mechanisms for joint working on issues that cross borders or where co‑ordination could deliver efficiencies and stronger outcomes for citizens. The discussions come against a backdrop of ongoing debates about the scope and future of devolution across the United Kingdom.
Plaid Cymru, the SNP and Sinn Féin each advocate greater self‑government—ranging from expanded devolved powers to, in some cases, independence or reunification—so the meeting will be watched for signals about how nationalist parties might align their strategies. Officials said further information would be released after the talks conclude.