Wales first minister : ‘We’re within a union that is not a union of equals’
Summary
Wales First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth says the UK’s relationship with Wales is unequal and is seeking a new agreement that gives Wales more powers. He says the effort is intended to let Wales shape its future, not to dismantle the UK, and he will not seek an independence referendum during the current parliamentary term.Key Facts
- Ap Iorwerth formally asked the British prime minister to transfer powers over policing, justice, rail and natural resources to Wales.
- He says the proposed changes would address what he calls historic unfairness.
- Plaid Cymru, the centre-left Welsh nationalist party, took power in Wales in May, ending more than a century of Labour Party dominance there.
- Four months into his term, ap Iorwerth signed a pact with Scotland and Northern Ireland affirming their right to self-determination.
- The pact warned the British Parliament that its time was coming to an end.
- Ap Iorwerth says Wales is on a path toward independence but will not hold an independence referendum during this parliament.
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