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General · 4 July 2026

Nigel Farage Rise Worries UK and Ireland Leaders

Nigel Farage Rise Worries UK and Ireland Leaders

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People across the UK’s Celtic nations could face uncertainty over the country’s future if political tensions grow. Leaders in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are preparing for possible constitutional change if Reform UK reaches power after the next election. Mark Drakeford warned Wales could be left behind, while Jim O’Callaghan urged planning for possible Irish unity.

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