📢 Big news from Wales! The First Minister has stirred up debate by claiming that people and businesses in Wales often get the short end of the stick compared to their English counterparts. She’s pushing for a “fair share formula” to make sure Wales gets its rightful share of UK resources, especially in key areas like rail, justice, and R&D. 🚆📚
Eluned Morgan spoke passionately about wanting to write the “next chapter” of devolution, with more powers and clearer responsibilities for Wales. She highlighted how Wales receives just 1% of rail infrastructure funding despite housing 11% of the rail tracks. Meanwhile, Scotland gets its fair share! It’s time for change, she says. 📈
She also touched on the rising tide of nationalism in Wales, pointing to opinion polls suggesting increased support for pro-independence parties like Plaid Cymru and the Greens. Despite this, she reaffirmed Labour’s commitment to a strong Wales within a strong union, emphasising that more power and resources from Westminster could help sway the debate back in favour of the union. 🇬🇧
Morgan argues that giving Wales more control over its natural resources and areas like policing, rail, and youth justice could be key to a prosperous future. 🌿👮
As Wales gears up for the Senedd elections, the First Minister urges voters to consider the choice between strengthening devolution within the UK or supporting parties aiming for Welsh independence. Exciting times ahead! 🗳️