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St David's Day devolution deal

The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have announced a range of new powers for the National Assembly following months of cross-party talks. Ministers say it's a 'landmark moment' for Wales - but the proposals have also come in for criticism.

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Wales 'an afterthought for Tories' says Labour

Welsh Labour has criticised the proposals for further devolution expected to be announced by the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister later. A spokesperson says:

Any progress on putting the Welsh devolution settlement on a firmer footing in terms of powers and funding should be welcomed.

However, this process has shown one thing above all others - that Wales remains an afterthought for the Tories.

There’s no parity with Scotland in the offer being mooted and people will rightly ask why that is.

They’ve slashed £1.5bn from our budget and they have waited until the last days of this parliament to start talking about fair funding for Wales.

The Labour offer in the General Election is clear – an ambitious devolution package, fair funding and a commitment to tackle the cost of living crisis.

– Welsh Labour spokesperson
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