Politics
Welsh first minister demands Scotland-style devolved powers from Burnham
October 4, 2026 at 01:02 PM
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Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has formally asked Prime Minister Andy Burnham for powers matching Scotland's, drawing a rebuke from Welsh Conservatives.
- Ap Iorwerth wrote to Burnham requesting new Welsh powers covering policing, justice, rail, the crown estate, welfare and "fiscal fairness."
- Ap Iorwerth said Burnham promised him, in person, that he would not bypass the Senedd.
- Welsh Conservative leader Millar said his party "will never allow" the break-up of the union and told ap Iorwerth to "get on with the day job."
- Plaid Cymru leads the Welsh government after winning the Senedd election, reducing Welsh Labour to nine of 96 seats.

