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United Kingdom: Wales

Asked by Sir Edward LeighConservativeWales OfficeTabled Answered 17 June 2026UIN 900389

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to strengthen Wales’ place in the Union.

Answered by Jo Stevens

Wales benefits from being a part of the United Kingdom and the UK is stronger for having Wales in it.

We will do whatever it takes to strengthen the union by focusing on our economic, national, and energy security. This is a UK Government that is fully focused on delivering the priorities of the people of Wales – tackling the cost of living, supporting our steelmaking communities, and delivering generational investment in Welsh rail.

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