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Stephen Kinnock Replaces Jo Stevens as Welsh Secretary
Stephen Kinnock becomes Welsh Secretary, replacing Jo Stevens, as new Prime Minister Andy Burnham reshapes his cabinet.
- On Monday, Prime Minister Andy Burnham appointed Stephen Kinnock as the new Secretary of State for Wales following his formal acceptance of office from the King.
- Kinnock replaces Cardiff East MP Jo Stevens, who described her tenure as a 'privilege and an honour,' as Burnham swept away key figures from Sir Keir Starmer's government to deliver the 'biggest change to British politics in 40 years.'
- Congratulating the new Prime Minister, First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth expressed hope for an 'opportunity for a reset' in the Cardiff-London relationship, emphasizing the need for a Welsh Secretary with background 'of understanding and appreciating the value of devolution.'
- Seeking to devolve powers from Westminster, the Welsh government aims to strengthen its national parliament rather than bypass it, empowering communities and growing the economy through mutual respect.
- Promising 'breathing space' for struggling households, Burnham vowed to end rough sleeping and pursue 're-industrialising Britain,' aiming to deliver 'a new political model and a new economic model' for the country.
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