Welsh Labour MSs accuse Starmer government of rolling back devolution

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Steven MorrisDecember 3, 2025 at 07:59 PM

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A group of Welsh Labour members of parliament (MSs) have accused Keir Starmer's UK government of undermining Welsh devolution. Eleven MSs sent a letter to Starmer expressing concerns about the UK government's actions, specifically the "Pride in Place" scheme, which directly funds Welsh councils for local improvements, an area typically managed by the Welsh government. The MSs view this as a rollback of devolution and a constitutional overreach. They also criticized the UK government's failure to devolve further functions, such as justice, policing, and the crown estate, to Wales. This criticism comes amid a decline in Labour's political standing in Wales, with recent byelection losses and unfavorable poll numbers ahead of upcoming Senedd elections. The UK government defended its actions, stating it is working collaboratively with the Welsh government.

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Welsh Labour ×380% Keir Starmer ×2100% Wales ×4100%

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devolution 100% welsh labour 80% keir starmer 70% uk government 70% welsh politics 60% senedd 60% constitutional outrage 50% pride in place scheme 50% barnett formula 40%