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First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan has issued a warning to Sir Keir Starmer that if powers are not devolved to the Senedd, Wales will begin a path of nationalism which could threaten the future of the United Kingdom.
The Welsh Labour leader argues Wales has been treated differently from the other nations and there is an opportunity to “correct these historic problems”.
In her first significant address ahead of the Senedd elections in May, Ms Morgan called on Wales to be treated the same as Scotland.
The first minister said she is seeking devolution of policing, rail, youth justice and probation, along with the transfer of Crown Estate powers.
She also called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to make the Welsh government’s full access to its financial reserves permanent.
Ms Morgan also wants a Constitutional Reform Act to legally protect devolution.
Speaking at an event in London, the First Minister of Wales said: “In some areas, people and businesses in Wales have been denied the equivalent service or the same level of opportunity as the people in England. So for people who believe in the union, as I passionately do, you can’t explain that, let alone justify it.
“Now I want to consider the case of heavy rail infrastructure. Wales receives 1% of rail infrastructure funding despite having 11% of rail tracks. Scotland receives its fair share. Why can’t Wales be a successful project?
“The next chapter on devolution has to correct these historic problems”.
Wales is at a crossroads in politics, as come May, Labour look to see an end to their century-old dominance in Wales.
It is also likely that Labour will no longer lead the government for the first time since the Senedd’s creation.
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