Summary
The article discusses UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's response to a leaked memo advising ministers to make decisions even if opposed by the devolved governments of Wales and Scotland. Starmer defends this stance, emphasizing spending to improve lives in the regions, which sparked backlash from some Welsh politicians. The UK government maintains its commitment to working with devolved administrations.
Key Facts
- A leaked memo revealed Sir Keir Starmer told ministers to make decisions even if opposed by devolved governments.
- Starmer defended spending in Scotland and Wales to improve people's lives.
- Some Welsh politicians criticized the memo, seeing it as undermining devolution.
- The memo advised against an "overly deferential" approach to devolved governments.
- UK government stated its commitment to work with devolved governments.
- Criticism included calls to scrap the Welsh secretary's role due to its pre-devolution origins.
- Starmer's comments were made during Prime Minister's Questions in the UK Parliament.
