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Welsh delegates at Liberal Democrat conference in Glasgow

The Welsh Liberal Democrats are in Glasgow for the UK party conference. Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg told ITV News that future Welsh Governments should have far-reaching powers over areas including policing, transport and major energy projects.

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Home rule failure will fuel independence calls warns Welsh Lib Dem leader

The Welsh Liberal Democrat leader has warned the political parties to fulfil their pledges on further devolution or risk fuelling calls for independence in Wales as well as Scotland.

Kirsty Williams told her party's conference in Glasgow that the desire for more self-rule must be taken seriously in Westminster.

It’s not good enough to only talk about Scottish devolution under the rise of Scottish nationalism.

It’s not good enough just to talk about English votes for English laws under the threat of English nationalism.

I say candidly conference: if that approach continues, then don’t be surprised if the Welsh conclude that it is only by voting nationalist that things will change.

The Liberal Democrats must never let that happen

– Kirsty Williams AM, Welsh Liberal Democrat leader

She also told delegates at Glagow that the UK needs 'a Federal solution in which all four nations are equal partners in charge of their own destiny.'

Wales must have a proper parliament.

One that reflects the will of the people.

One that has the powers to make a difference.

One that shows that devolution really can work.

Our message to the people of Wales is clear: A vote for the Liberal Democrats will be a vote for Wales to have a real say over its destiny.

– Kirsty Williams AM, Welsh Liberal Democrat leader

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