'Union of equals claim rings hollow' says new Plaid Cymru First Minister

Rhun ap Iorwerth pictured speaking on the steps of the Welsh Government building in Cardiff (Image: PA)

THE First Minister of Wales has said the UK is not a Union of equals and vowed to press for a further devolution of powers.

Speaking in the Welsh Parliament on Tuesday, Plaid Cymru’s Rhun ap Iorwerth said he expected Wales to be treated as an “equal partner” in discussions with the UK Government.