“Keir Starmer’s resignation today must mark a turning point for Westminster — a moment to finally shift away from arrogant centralised control towards genuine devolution” – Liz Saville Roberts MP

Responding to the resignation of the Prime Minister Keir Starmer as the leader of the Labour Party, today (Monday 22 June) Plaid Cymru Westminster Group leader Liz Saville Roberts MP said:

“On the steps of Downing Street today, the Prime Minister said that he had promised and delivered change for the UK. Many of our communities in Wales will be left wondering what positive change has been brought about in the past two years since Labour took office.

 “Starmer’s Government follows a long line of others which have failed to deliver stability. As we approach the ten-year anniversary of the Brexit referendum, the people of Wales have seen six different prime ministers pass through Downing Street - yet have experienced nothing but uncertainty and chaos.

 “Wales deserves better – that includes real constitutional changes to deliver power to our communities. Justice, rail and our natural resources should be controlled here in Wales, alongside fair funding for our public services.  These are vital interventions that will make a difference to lives in Wales. Decisions for Wales made in Wales, with the needs of our communities in mind.

 “Devolution has been considered a threat for too long. Keir Starmer’s resignation today must mark a turning point for Westminster — a moment to finally shift away from arrogant centralised control towards genuine devolution as a way to improve lives across Wales, and across the different UK nations too.”