Welsh first minister Rhun ap Iorwerth demands new deal for Wales from UK government
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to deliver a new devolution deal at the Plaid Cymru conference in Llandudno.
Request for equal status with Scotland
Ap Iorwerth stated that Wales must be treated as a nation rather than a region of England. He argued that the current fiscal and constitutional settlement creates historic unfairness compared to Scotland. The first minister wrote a letter outlining these requests before addressing party members on Friday.
Specific powers for transfer to Cardiff
The 2,000-word letter asks Westminster to transfer control over policing, justice, rail infrastructure and the Crown Estate. Ap Iorwerth expects to meet Burnham along with other first ministers at the end of the month. He noted that the upcoming budget process will require finding savings within the Welsh government.
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