Wales devolution

CELTIC ALLIANCE REPORT

Support for Welsh independence has been as high as 41% previously in some polls

Wales devolution

Independence by 2032? YesCymru are giving its movement a countdown

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney (left) and First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth both met with the Prime Minister on Thursday

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney (left) and First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth both met with the Prime Minister on Thursday

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

Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) and Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan

Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) and Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan

Eluned Morgan MS

Welsh First Minister speaks to Keir Starmer about leaked devolution memo

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander

Scottish devolution

Labour 'bypasses' Scotland in growth fund row sparking devolution anger

Former prime minister Tony Blair

Former prime minister Tony Blair

Papers reveal how Tony Blair viewed 'boil of separatism' in Scotland in 2004

Keir Starmer has been accused of 'rolling back devolution' by Welsh Labour Senedd members

Keir Starmer has been accused of 'rolling back devolution' by Welsh Labour Senedd members

'Outrage': Welsh Labour MSs accuse Keir Starmer of 'rolling back devolution'

Members of Yes Breizh at the stand of Breton publisher Yoran Embanner, who publishes the group's Levrig (booklet), during the Book Festival in Brittany last week

Members of Yes Breizh at the stand of Breton publisher Yoran Embanner, who publishes the group's Levrig (booklet), during the Book Festival in Brittany last week

Inside the Breton devolution campaign building ties with Scotland and Wales

YesCymru directors Rob Hughes and Sam Murphy deliver a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street

YesCymru directors Rob Hughes and Sam Murphy deliver a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street

Yes Cymru deliver Crown Estate campaign letter to Downing Street

YesCymru is calling for the management of Crown Estate assets in Wales to be devolved to the Welsh Government

YesCymru is calling for the management of Crown Estate assets in Wales to be devolved to the Welsh Government

Every Welsh council backs bid to control Crown Estate like Scotland

Welsh Tory leader Darren Millar has been urged to 'come clean'

Welsh Tory leader Darren Millar has been urged to 'come clean'

Conservative Party

Tories told to 'come clean' after sharing call to abolish Welsh parliament

SNP leader and First Minister John Swinney speaking to media

SNP leader and First Minister John Swinney speaking to media

John Swinney calls for UK-wide cost of living plan ahead of Keir Starmer meeting

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar had previously voted against the Internal Market Act on more than one occasion

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar had previously voted against the Internal Market Act on more than one occasion

Scottish Labour

Scottish Labour U-turn on opposition to Tories' 'anti-devolution' laws

Scotland had intended to bring in a deposit return scheme but the Tories refused to let it include glass

Scotland had intended to bring in a deposit return scheme but the Tories refused to let it include glass

UK devolution 'unfit for four nations' after post-Brexit changes, report warns

The Tories' Internal Market Act gave UK ministers too many powers and trampled on devolution, critics said

The Tories' Internal Market Act gave UK ministers too many powers and trampled on devolution, critics said

Scottish devolution

Labour pledge 'fast review' of post-Brexit act branded 'attack on devolution'

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray (left) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray (left) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Labour Government to work in Scottish policy whether 'devolved or not'

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth will also press the case for scrapping the Barnett Formula

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth will also press the case for scrapping the Barnett Formula

Create new Wales Bill to give country same powers as Scotland, Labour urged

Prime Minister Keir Starmer had offered Sue Gray the 'fake job' of envoy to the nations and regions

Prime Minister Keir Starmer had offered Sue Gray the 'fake job' of envoy to the nations and regions

Keir Starmer 'embarrassed' as Sue Gray rejects 'fake' nations envoy role

Vaughan Gething has been accused of releasing a manifesto very similar to that of Keir Starmer

Vaughan Gething has been accused of releasing a manifesto very similar to that of Keir Starmer

General Election 2024

Welsh Labour accused of 'undermining devolution' with manifesto launch

Rishi Sunak speaks at the launch of the Tory manifesto

Rishi Sunak speaks at the launch of the Tory manifesto

Conservative Party

Rishi Sunak lists 'forces of separatism in retreat' as a Tory 'achievement'

Former prime minister John Major (left) and former prime minister Gordon Brown at the launch of the final report of the Institute for Government's year-long Commission on the Centre of Government.

Former prime minister John Major (left) and former prime minister Gordon Brown at the launch of the final report of the Institute for Government's year-long Commission on the Centre of Government.

George Kerevan: Gordon Brown might just have boosted the independence cause

Scottish devolution could come under threat if gaps between Edinburgh and the rest of the country are not addressed, an expert has claimed

Scottish devolution could come under threat if gaps between Edinburgh and the rest of the country are not addressed, an expert has claimed

Reversal of devolution as possible as Brexit, expert says in stark warning

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth wants to see the Barnett Formula replaced with needs-based system of funding for devolved nations

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth wants to see the Barnett Formula replaced with needs-based system of funding for devolved nations

Exclusive interview

Barnett Formula

Plaid Cymru leader calls for 'outdated' Barnett Formula to be scrapped

This year will mark 25 years since the Scottish Parliament was reconvened on May 12, 1999, at the General Assembly Hall in Edinburgh

This year will mark 25 years since the Scottish Parliament was reconvened on May 12, 1999, at the General Assembly Hall in Edinburgh

Lesley Riddoch: How the Welsh Senedd can inspire a much-needed Holyrood overhaul

Labour prime minister Harold Wilson (left) set up the commission in the face of rising support for the SNP

Labour prime minister Harold Wilson (left) set up the commission in the face of rising support for the SNP

Archives reveal tensions among commission on Scottish devolution

The First Ministers of Wales and Scotland

The First Ministers of Wales and Scotland

First Ministers of Wales and Scotland urge UK Government to stop breaching devolution

Lord Frost was previously criticised for his stance on devolution

Lord Frost was previously criticised for his stance on devolution

Tory peer who called for reverse of devolution confirms bid to become MP

Lord Frost called on the UK Government to reverse devolution

Lord Frost called on the UK Government to reverse devolution

Wee Ginger Dug: Lord Frost let the mask slip on Tories desire to reverse devolution

Leanne Wood (centre) has invited Nicola Sturgeon to Wales once she officially steps down

Leanne Wood (centre) has invited Nicola Sturgeon to Wales once she officially steps down

Former Plaid Cymru leader invites Nicola Sturgeon to Wales

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack invoked a never-before-used power to block Scotland's gender reform from becoming law

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack invoked a never-before-used power to block Scotland's gender reform from becoming law

Conservative Party

UK Government's gender bill block has exposed tensions in the Union

The idea of having a 'Union Secretary' was floated in the months after devolution

The idea of having a 'Union Secretary' was floated in the months after devolution

Tony Blair government floated having ‘Union Secretary’ for devolved nations

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has claimed that the Tories' post-Brexit laws represent a 'power surge' for devolved administrations

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has claimed that the Tories' post-Brexit laws represent a 'power surge' for devolved administrations

Brexit has disrupted devolution and reduced Holyrood powers, politics expert says

The Wales football team's official song and music video for the World Cup in Qatar does not shy away from politics

The Wales football team's official song and music video for the World Cup in Qatar does not shy away from politics

Wales World Cup song 'gives nod to independence movement'

Former Welsh secretary Alun Cairns said Boris Johnson and his government had deliberately hidden their intentions from voters. Photos: PA

Former Welsh secretary Alun Cairns said Boris Johnson and his government had deliberately hidden their intentions from voters. Photos: PA

Boris Johnson misled devolved nations over post-Brexit cash, ex-Tory minister admits

Michael Gove would be 'charming' before briefing against them, the SNP president revealed

Michael Gove would be 'charming' before briefing against them, the SNP president revealed

'You've been Gove'd': Michael Gove 'savage' in briefing against Scottish ministers

Charities from across the UK have written to Tory minister Greg Clark outlining environmental concerns about the Levelling Up Bill

Charities from across the UK have written to Tory minister Greg Clark outlining environmental concerns about the Levelling Up Bill

Conservative Party

'Levelling Up Bill will let Tory ministers rewrite devolved laws', charities say

The UK Government threatened to overrule the Welsh Parliament over a trade union law

The UK Government threatened to overrule the Welsh Parliament over a trade union law

Scottish devolution

'Power grab' shows UK Government treats devolved nations 'like children'

Boris Johnson is facing a fresh threat to his position as leader of the Tories

Boris Johnson is facing a fresh threat to his position as leader of the Tories

Fresh leadership crisis for Boris Johnson as Welsh Tories plan to split

In the same year that Scotland voted for devolution Wales voted to have its own assembly, the Senedd

In the same year that Scotland voted for devolution Wales voted to have its own assembly, the Senedd

Scottish independence

Here's what Scotland's independence movement can learn from Wales

The Welsh government plans to significantly increase the number of MSs in the Senedd

The Welsh government plans to significantly increase the number of MSs in the Senedd

Wales plans to expand parliament and overhaul voting system

The ice cream lid. Picture: JonnyValleysBoy via Twitter

The ice cream lid. Picture: JonnyValleysBoy via Twitter

Wales devolution

Welsh ice cream makers to remove 'Little England' label after backlash

Calls for Cornish self-governance grow amid second homes crisis

Calls for Cornish self-governance grow amid second homes crisis

Cornish call for devolved powers amid second homes crisis

From left: Scottish Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson, Minister for Intergovernmental Relations Michael Gove, and Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford

From left: Scottish Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson, Minister for Intergovernmental Relations Michael Gove, and Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford

Angus Robertson

Report hailing Tories' work with Scotland and Wales prompts disagreement

The UK Government wants a book on the Queen's reign sent to every schoolchild in Scotland. Photo: PA

The UK Government wants a book on the Queen's reign sent to every schoolchild in Scotland. Photo: PA

Platinum Jubilee

UK ministers 'furious' as devolved nations let schools opt out of jubilee book scheme

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng's department has sponsored the Professional Qualifications Bill. Photo: PA

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng's department has sponsored the Professional Qualifications Bill. Photo: PA

Scottish devolution

Westminster bill threatens 'direct attack on devolution', SNP warn

Politicians, the media and academics in the UK have all been accused of being too

Politicians, the media and academics in the UK have all been accused of being too

Scottish devolution

UK media failing to understand Scottish identity due to 'serially Anglo-centric views'

Secret Tory donor board is no surprise but will fuel independence campaign

Secret Tory donor board is no surprise but will fuel independence campaign

Secret Tory donor board is no surprise but will fuel independence campaign

Lord Frost devolution plan shows Westminster 'doesn't prioritise Scotland'

Lord Frost devolution plan shows Westminster 'doesn't prioritise Scotland'

David Frost panned for plot to roll back devolution to save Boris Johnson's job

People leaving care in Wales will be given £1600 a month for two years, and Scotland has been urged to follow suit

People leaving care in Wales will be given £1600 a month for two years, and Scotland has been urged to follow suit

Scottish Government 'open' to following Wales with basic income pilot, campaigners say

The leaders of the four UK nations, from left: Northern Irish FM Paul Givan, Welsh FM Mark Drakeford, English PM Boris Johnson, and Scottish FM Nicola Sturgeon

The leaders of the four UK nations, from left: Northern Irish FM Paul Givan, Welsh FM Mark Drakeford, English PM Boris Johnson, and Scottish FM Nicola Sturgeon

Tories tell devolved nations to join 'collective effort to level up the UK'

Boris Johnson's party had pledged to match EU funds - but will fall more than £1bn short in 2022

Boris Johnson's party had pledged to match EU funds - but will fall more than £1bn short in 2022

Tories break pledge to 'at least match' EU funds for devolved nations post-Brexit

Lord Andrew Dunlop wants a 'Project Hope' to 'build a Union of cooperation and respect'

Lord Andrew Dunlop wants a 'Project Hope' to 'build a Union of cooperation and respect'

Scottish independence: Tory peer calls for 'Project Hope' to save the Union

John Swinney (left) cast doubt on the idea that the new structures around devolution brought in by Boris Johnson (top right) and Michael Gove would have any concrete impact

John Swinney (left) cast doubt on the idea that the new structures around devolution brought in by Boris Johnson (top right) and Michael Gove would have any concrete impact

Devolved nations doubt Tories will 'respect' Union's new council of leaders

Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford will sit on the new council which Boris Johnson is to chair

Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford will sit on the new council which Boris Johnson is to chair

Boris Johnson to chair council of devolved leaders in bid to strengthen Union

(L-R) Conor Murphy, Kate Forbes and Rebecca Evans

(L-R) Conor Murphy, Kate Forbes and Rebecca Evans

Finance chiefs issue joint call to Treasury over Covid cash and cost of living