SummaryRhun ap Iorwerth is setting out his new government's priorities as he addresses Wales' parliament for the first time since the Senedd election. He calls for further powers for Wales, seeking early progress on the devolution of justice and policing, the Crown Estate and developing a fair funding formula. Ap Iorwerth says he brought up Welsh independence in a phone call with the prime minister He says free school meals will be expanded to secondary school pupils from families in receipt of Universal Credit "from September" and a new childcare offer "will be the most generous in the history of the UK". Opposition parties then question ap Iorwerth, with Reform accusing him of being "distracted by constitutional issues" and Labour questioning how his childcare promises will be funded. Follow here for live updates, and you can watch the statement live by clicking play at the top of the page.
Published: May 19, 2026 1:46 pm
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