The primary minister of Wales says his nation deserves a brand new deal from the UK. Rhun ap Iorwerth says its relationship with the UK isn’t working as a result of the union isn’t one in every of equals. That’s the reason he’s pushing for an settlement that may repair what he calls “historic unfairness”.
In a letter to the British prime minister, the Welsh first minister has formally requested the switch of extra energy to Wales to permit it to manage its policing, justice system, rail community and pure assets. His centre-left Welsh nationalist social gathering, Plaid Cymru, got here to energy in Could, ending greater than a century of Labour Social gathering dominance in Wales. Simply 4 months into his time period, he signed a pact with Scotland and Northern Eire declaring their proper to self-determination, and warning the British Parliament that its time is coming to an finish.
He insists that the settlement isn’t meant to tear down the UK however relatively to permit the Welsh authorities to determine its personal future. He says Wales is on the journey in the direction of independence. However he won’t push for a referendum this parliament.
Printed On 27 Oct 2026
