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Plaid Cymru, the Scottish National Party (SNP) and Sinn F\u00e9in have signed a memorandum of understanding committing the three parties to strengthen cooperation, promote economic opportunities and support the right of Scotland, Wales and Ireland to determine their own constitutional futures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The parties said Scotland, Wales and Ireland have distinct histories, identities and political traditions, arguing that each nation has the right to determine its future through democratic means and in accordance with the wishes of its people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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