Irish Sinn Féin leader and opposition figure
Nationalist leaders Rhun ap Iorwerth, John Swinney and Michelle O’Neill are meeting in Cardiff to discuss potential cooperation on energy, economy and constitutional change, amid growing momentum for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to pursue independence or greater self-determination. The talks follow recent parliamentary signals on referendums and funding questions.
During a weekend visit to Dublin, the US president has said he would "love to see" a united Ireland, calling reunification "a fantastic thing" and saying "it's going to happen eventually." His comments have prompted rebuttals from UK unionists, Reform UK and ministers who have reaffirmed support for the Good Friday Agreement.
US President Donald Trump is visiting Ireland for a two-day trip that includes meetings with Irish leaders and a stop at his Doonbeg resort to watch the Irish Open. Protests are planned, security is unprecedented, and Dublin’s Phoenix Park will host high-level talks amid a tense political and economic backdrop.