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Wales' First Minister Pushes for Stronger EU Ties Post-Brexit

3/22/2026

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Eluned Morgan, the Labour first minister of Wales, advocates closer European Union ties and calls herself an unapologetic Euro-enthusiast.
In response to London Mayor Sadiq Khan's call to rejoin the EU, Morgan highlighted Brexit's negative impacts on Wales, including reduced exports and funding.
Labour figures Wes Streeting (UK Health Secretary) and David Lammy (Deputy Prime Minister) acknowledge Brexit's costs, despite 52.5% Welsh support in 2016.

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Eluned Morgan, the Labour first minister of Wales, advocates closer European Union ties and calls herself an unapologetic Euro-enthusiast.
In response to London Mayor Sadiq Khan's call to rejoin the EU, Morgan highlighted Brexit's negative impacts on Wales, including reduced exports and funding.
Labour figures Wes Streeting (UK Health Secretary) and David Lammy (Deputy Prime Minister) acknowledge Brexit's costs, despite 52.5% Welsh support in 2016.