First Minister seeks new deal for Wales from Prime Minister

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 12:43 · Archive

Rhun ap Iorwerth has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham seeking a 'new deal for Wales'.

Rhun ap Iorwerth, the leader of Plaid Cymru, is expected to address the party conference in Llandudno with news that he has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The letter calls for a 'new deal for Wales'.

North Wales Live reports that the letter seeks further powers for Wales, including the devolution of policing and justice. The exact terms of what other powers Iorwerth is requesting are not detailed in the available reports.

The announcement comes as Plaid Cymru seeks to advance its agenda for greater Welsh autonomy and control over key policy areas traditionally handled at UK level.

First Minister seeks new deal for Wales from Prime Minister — Image: North Wales Pioneer

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First Minister to call for 'new deal for Wales' at Llandudno party conferenceNorth Wales Pioneer · 2 Oct, 09:30
First Minister expected to seek 'new deal for Wales' from Prime MinisterNorth Wales Live · 2 Oct, 08:50
First Minister to call for ‘new deal for Wales’ at party conference in LlandudnoNorth Wales Chronicle · 2 Oct, 08:15

In this story: Rhun ap Iorwerth · Andy Burnham · Plaid Cymru · Llandudno · Wales

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