Welsh first minister calls on Burnham to deliver 'new deal' on devolution
Rhun ap Iorwerth said he wants Wales put on equal footing with Scotland 'as a bare minimum' in his first conference address since taking office.
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Wales' First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has formally called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to deliver a "new deal" on devolution, in his first address to a Plaid Cymru annual conference since taking office, according to The Guardian.
Speaking to party members during a keynote speech in Llandudno on Friday, ap Iorwerth said his government had a "clear mandate" for devolving more powers from Westminster.
'Equal footing' with Scotland
Ap Iorwerth said he had asked the prime minister to "put Wales on equal footing with Scotland as a bare minimum," underlining his push for greater parity between the devolved nations in their relationship with the UK government.
The speech marks a significant moment for ap Iorwerth as he sets out his devolution agenda to his party base for the first time as first minister.
The Guardian's report did not detail how the prime minister's office has responded to the call, or what specific new powers Wales is seeking as part of the proposed "new deal."
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- Welsh first minister calls on Burnham to deliver ‘new deal’ on devolution — The Guardian — World
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