Wales’ first minister has urged the UK government to grant his nation greater autonomy, framing equal devolved powers with Scotland as the least Wales should expect. Speaking at Plaid Cymru’s annual conference, he emphasized his administration’s mandate to push for expanded authority from Westminster. The call comes as Wales seeks to strengthen its political and economic independence. The speech marks his first major address to the party since assuming office.
Rhun ap Iorwerth tells Plaid Cymru conference he asked PM to ‘put Wales on equal footing with Scotland as bare minimum’The Welsh first minister has formally called on Andy Burnham to deliver a “new deal” in his first address to a Plaid Cymru annual conference since taking office.Rhun ap Iorwerth told party members during a keynote speech in Llandudno on Friday that his government had a “clear mandate” for devolving more powers from Westminster. Continue reading...
