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

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Political leaders across Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Ireland are preparing for an unlikely scenario: the potential breakup of the United Kingdom. According to The Guardian, Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is driving these contingency plans. Both those seeking to preserve the union and those pursuing independence are bracing for constitutional upheaval if Reform gains significant power in the next election—whether as government or leading opposition. It reflects a dramatic shift in Britain's political landscape.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/04/uk-irela...

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