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Politics · 20 July 2026

Welsh First Minister wants devolution reset with new PM Burnham

Welsh First Minister wants devolution reset with new PM Burnham

Photo: Chris McAndrew (CC BY 3.0)

First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth hopes new Prime Minister Andy Burnham will bring a "reset" to the Cardiff-London relationship, unlike the previous prime minister. He believes Burnham's background shows he understands devolution and its value. Jo Stevens is leaving her role as Welsh Secretary as Burnham prepares to announce his team.

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