
First Minister calls for devolved powers over policing, justice, rail, and Crown Estate
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Plaid Cymru recently achieved a historic victory in the Senedd election in May. The party is currently holding its conference in Llandudno.
First minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has demanded a "new deal" for Wales from the UK government, putting the country on an equal footing with Scotland.
He has demanded new powers over policing, justice, rail and the Crown Estate from the UK government.
In a speech at Plaid Cymru's conference in Llandudno, the party's leader said Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised him he would not undermine Wales.
The UK government said it was "committed to building a stronger and fairer Wales in a stronger and fairer United Kingdom".
Plaid Cymru is gathering in Llandudno's Venue Cymru for the first time since it won a historic victory at the Senedd election in May.
In a wide-ranging speech, the first minister said the result amounted to a "new dawn" for Wales.
But he warned that the upcoming Welsh government budget process would be "tough" with difficult decisions ahead.

Andy Burnham announced plans to legislate before 2030 to scrap the state pension triple lock, adjusting the earnings component to avoid large pension spikes, with projected savings of £15bn annually by the 2030s and £50bn by 2050 to fund a free-at-point-of-use national care service in England, despite criticism from opposition parties and thinktank warnings about uncertain savings.

Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has formally requested a 'new deal' from UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, seeking increased devolution of powers over policing, justice, and rail infrastructure to place Wales on an equal constitutional footing with Scotland.

Green leader Zack Polanski urged voters to support his party to force policy shifts from the Labour government. Speaking in Brighton, he criticized Labour's housing and cost-of-living record, proposing a three-year rent cap to address private sector costs.

Reform UK-led Derbyshire County Council has ceased cooperation with local democracy reporter Eddie Bisknell, citing concerns over his coverage of pothole statistics and a garden gate issue. Media groups and the NUJ have condemned the move as a threat to transparency.

Andy Burnham dominated the Labour conference with a bold political agenda, challenging conventional wisdom and proposing major reforms on electoral reform, public utilities, and social care.

Green Party leader Zack Polanski will call for a three-year emergency brake on private rent increases during his conference speech in Brighton, urging caps tied to inflation, wage growth, or 2%.