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The Guardian view on Burnham and the devolved nations: a test for the new politics in Westminster

Editorial: The prime minister has unveiled his plans for English devolution. The picture in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is much less clear

The Guardian - UK

Is it time to fire Douglas Alexander and scrap the role of Scottish Secretary?

WHAT exactly is the point of Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander? That is a question that people in Scotland should be asking anyway ...

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Rhun ap Iorwerth suggests Welsh Secretary role isn't needed

Rhun ap Iorwerth has taken aim at the Westminster role of Welsh Secretary suggesting it "probably isn't" necessary.

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Welsh First Minister says he has ‘Celtic alliance’ with Scottish counterpart

Rhun ap Iorwerth also said he is ‘optimistic’ following his meeting with Andy Burnham.

Evening Standard

Scottish and Welsh leaders give verdicts on first meeting with Andy Burnham

THE First Ministers of Scotland and Wales have both given their verdicts on their first meetings with Andy Burnham – and both said that having a…

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Burnham defends limiting business rate cuts, saying pubs are ‘our heritage’

He said 20% being knocked off rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England from April next year was a ‘first step’ to help businesses.

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Burnham cuts business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues across England

It is expected to save a typical pub some £1,100 annually, but will not be available to the very largest live music venues.

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Burnham to meet Swinney for first time as Prime Minister during Scotland visit

The Labour leader will travel north of the border for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Evening Standard

Ian Blackford offers Plaid Cymru 'wise counsel' in transition to government

PLAID Cymru have done the hard part, now they’re onto the even harder part.

The National (Scotland)

Three devolved governments. Three paths to independence

THERE hasn’t been much to excite or inspire Scotland’s independence movement in the last few years

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The Celtic Alliance and independence must rise from Labour's ashes

THE esteemed journalist Peter MacMahon wrote last week in The Times: “Picture the scene: a bright, crisp afternoon in Edinburgh’s New Town.…

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Celtic Alliance must unite to demand referendum powers, says Plaid Cymru MS

PRO-independence governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland should work together to secure powers to hold independence referendums, a Plaid…

The National (Scotland)

'Union of equals claim rings hollow' says new Plaid Cymru First Minister

THE First Minister of Wales has said the UK is not a union of equals and vowed to press for a further devolution of powers.

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Tuesday briefing: After an historic shift in power, where might Plaid Cymru go next?

In today’s newsletter: Labour has been decimated, Reform has taken up the official opposition, and the Senedd has expanded massively – taking the country’s new leadership into uncharted waters

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Plaid Cymru has forged a brand of inclusive nationalism. That’s why it beat Reform in Wales

Growing up in Gwynedd, I was made to feel ‘not Welsh enough’. But things have changed – and the Senedd victory shows the politics of exclusion has no answer, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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Why a new Plaid Cymru government in Cardiff may pose a fresh challenge for Westminster

After emerging as the largest party in the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) election, Plaid Cymru is now establishing itself as the next Welsh government. It’s the first administration not led by Welsh Labour since devolution began 27 years ago.

Evening Standard

Rhun ap Iorwerth sworn in as First Minister of Wales

Mr ap Iorwerth was elected as leader of the country by Members of the Senedd on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Historic shift as Plaid Cymru First Minister ends Labour’s long reign in Wales

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Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth announced as first minister of Wales

First time post has been held by someone who is not a Labour politician

Evening Standard

Rhun ap Iorwerth named next First Minister of Wales

Rhun ap Iorwerth, the leader of Plaid Cymru, has been named the next First Minister of Wales.

The Guardian - UK

Plaid Cymru’s Rhun ap Iorwerth voted first minister of Wales

Appointment confirmed by plenary vote in Senedd after party ended 100 years of Labour rule in last week’s election

Evening Standard

Rhun ap Iorwerth set to become Plaid Cymru’s first premier of Wales

The Plaid Cymru leader is hoping to become the next first minister of Wales in a vote on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Look Mum No Computer says run-up to Eurovision ‘a lot of work’

The YouTube star, whose real name is Sam Battle, will take to the stage in Vienna, Austria later this week.

Evening Standard

NI First Minister excited by ‘seismic political shift’ across UK

Michelle O’Neill was speaking after nationalists were elected in Scotland and Wales.

The Guardian - UK

Wales has been hit by a political earthquake – and the UK government is in a very tricky position

If Starmer’s Labour refuses to concede more powers to Plaid Cymru, the triumphant independence party, it will only accelerate its own decline, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

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