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Labour Senedd Members Blast UK’s Pride Scheme Bypass

12/3/2025

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Eleven Labour Senedd members condemned the UK government's Pride in Place scheme as a constitutional outrage for bypassing devolved powers.
They warned of no progress in devolving functions such as justice and policing.
Plaid Cymru's Mabon ap Gwynfor and Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds cited Labour's internal conflicts and reduced influence ahead of elections.
The UK government defended its actions, saying it works with the Welsh government.

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Eleven Labour Senedd members condemned the UK government's Pride in Place scheme as a constitutional outrage for bypassing devolved powers.
They warned of no progress in devolving functions such as justice and policing.
Plaid Cymru's Mabon ap Gwynfor and Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds cited Labour's internal conflicts and reduced influence ahead of elections.
The UK government defended its actions, saying it works with the Welsh government.