Is UK heading for a breakup? Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland push for independence

Is UK heading for a breakup? Is the UK heading for a breakup? A fresh challenge is emerging as leaders from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland prepare to join forces in a push for greater self-determination and the right to hold independence referendums.According to The Telegraph, the leaders of the three devolved nations are set to meet in Wales' Cardiff for an unprecedented summit, where they are expected to sign a joint declaration asserting their right to hold independence referendums and determine their own constitutional futures.The gathering comes at a politically sensitive moment for Westminster.UK PM Andy Burnham recently told MPs that he would authorise another Scottish independence referendum if there were a “clear consensus” in favour of one.The issue has gained further momentum after US President Donald Trump weighed in on Irish reunification. During a visit to Dublin on Saturday, Trump said he would “love” to see a united Ireland, describing Northern Ireland joining the Republic as “a great thing” and asking: “How can it be bad?”The comments have added to pressure on the Burnham-led UK government as nationalist parties push for a greater say over their nations’ futu...