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Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth urges Andy Burnham to recognize Welsh nationhood
Rhun ap Iorwerth said devolution efforts must treat Wales as a nation rather than an English region, according to The Guardian.
The short version
- Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth stated that Andy Burnham must recognize Wales as a nation rather than a region in England during devolution efforts.[The Guardian]
- Ap Iorwerth, who led Plaid Cymru to victory in the May Senedd elections, expressed openness to cooperating with Labour to counter Reform UK.[The Guardian]
- Devolution plans face hurdles, as Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock indicated skepticism regarding transferring powers such as policing.[The Guardian]
Key facts
- First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth asserted that Andy Burnham needs to treat Wales as a nation rather than a region in England.[The Guardian]
- Ap Iorwerth became the first minister of Wales in May following Plaid Cymru's election victory.[The Guardian]
- Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock noted in July that he was not entirely convinced about devolving policing powers.[The Guardian]
- Plaid Cymru is willing to partner with Labour in the future to prevent Reform UK from gaining power.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- The extent to which powers like policing will actually be devolved remains uncertain given reservations expressed by UK officials.[The Guardian]
Sources
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- Burnham must understand Wales is ‘not a region in England’, says first ministerThe Guardian - World