Summary
Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan urges UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to stop pro-independence parties from gaining power in Wales by granting more powers to the Welsh government. Morgan expressed concern about the rising popularity of independence movements and requested greater involvement from the UK government to prevent a potential breakup of the United Kingdom.
Key Facts
- Eluned Morgan is the First Minister of Wales and is addressing concerns about separatism.
- Morgan wants the UK government to help prevent pro-independence parties from winning in Wales.
- Recent opinion polls suggest pro-independence parties Plaid Cymru and the Greens could gain significant support.
- The UK government's current budget settlement to Wales is over £22 billion each year.
- Morgan insists that more devolution and powers for Wales could reduce support for independence.
- A recent poll conducted by YouGov for ITV showed Plaid Cymru and the Greens could secure 56 seats in the Welsh Parliament, a majority.
- Morgan has requested more powers over resources, justice, and other areas from the UK government.
- Morgan proposed a "Constitutional Reform Act" to require UK Parliament approval from Wales for laws affecting devolved areas.
