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Wales' Nationalism Threatens UK Unity, Warns First Minister

1/23/2026

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Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan warned that rising nationalism in Wales could threaten the UK's unity.
She urged UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to empower Wales to counter pro-independence parties like Plaid Cymru and the Greens.
Separatism is gaining traction, driven by political uncertainty.
Morgan said Starmer's campaign presence in Wales would be welcomed.
She added that welcome depends on his bringing significant investment announcements.

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Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan warned that rising nationalism in Wales could threaten the UK's unity.
She urged UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to empower Wales to counter pro-independence parties like Plaid Cymru and the Greens.
Separatism is gaining traction, driven by political uncertainty.
Morgan said Starmer's campaign presence in Wales would be welcomed.
She added that welcome depends on his bringing significant investment announcements.