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First minister Rhun ap Iorwerth demands a 'new deal' and increased powers for Wales
Overview
First Minister and Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has written to the prime minister requesting a 'new deal for Wales' ahead of his party conference speech in Llandudno. He is calling for more powers, funding, and financial flexibilities to be transferred to Cardiff, matching tools available in Scotland, including control over policing and justice, rail infrastructure, and the Crown Estate.
Key points
- First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has written to the prime minister demanding a 'new deal for Wales' ahead of his first party conference speech since taking office.
- Ap Iorwerth is calling for extended devolution, granting the Welsh government the powers, funding, and financial flexibilities similar to those in Scotland.
- The detailed case requests the transfer of powers over policing and justice, rail infrastructure, and the Crown Estate to Wales.
- Ap Iorwerth leads a minority administration following Plaid Cymru's historic Senedd election victory in May, which ended Labour's 27 years in government.
- He is expected to meet the prime minister alongside the first ministers of Scotland and Northern Ireland later in the month.