KillBait UK 🇬🇧Welsh First Minister Outlines Priorities and Discusses Independence with UK Labour Leader
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Welsh First Minister Outlines Priorities and Discusses Independence with UK Labour Leader
Rhun ap Iorwerth, the newly appointed First Minister of Wales, has confirmed that he spoke with UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer about Welsh independence shortly after his electoral victory. While Plaid Cymru will not pursue a referendum on independence during its first term, the party intends to establish a national commission to explore the potential of Wales as a separate nation. In his initial statement to the Senedd, ap Iorwerth emphasised his ambition to lead a national conversation on Wales' autonomy and pressed for more powers and funding for Welsh institutions. He highlighted priorities including reducing NHS waiting lists, tackling child poverty, improving school standards, supporting businesses, and addressing the cost-of-living crisis. The First Minister also announced plans for the most generous childcare provision in the UK, offering 20 hours per week for 48 weeks annually for children aged nine months to four years. Reform Party leader Dan Thomas criticised ap Iorwerth for focusing on constitutional issues, arguing that ordinary Welsh citizens are more concerned with practical matters such as healthcare, education, and household finances. Ap Iorwerth stressed the importance of treating Wales as an equal partner in negotiations with the UK government and aims to make progress on devolving justice and policing, the Crown Estate, HS2 funding, and a fairer funding formula for Wales.
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