Burnham must understand Wales is ‘not a region in England’, says first minister
Summary
Wales’s first minister, Rhun ap Iorwerth, said Andy Burnham must understand that Wales is a nation with different needs than regions in England. Ap Iorwerth wants more powers for Wales, especially over policing and justice, and is cautious about resistance from UK officials, including Burnham’s team, to giving these powers.Key Facts
- Rhun ap Iorwerth is the first non-Labour leader of the Welsh parliament since devolution.
- He became first minister in May after his party, Plaid Cymru, won the most seats in the Senedd elections.
- Ap Iorwerth said Wales is a nation, not a region of England, and needs a different approach to devolution.
- He has spoken with Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, about devolution but wants Burnham to recognize Wales’s unique status.
- Wales does not control its policing and justice system, unlike other UK nations.
- Ap Iorwerth wants these powers devolved to Wales and says studies support this change.
- He is concerned some around Burnham and the UK government resist transferring policing and justice powers.
- Plaid Cymru may work with Labour to prevent the Reform UK party from gaining power in Wales or the UK.
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