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EXPLAINED: Welsh first minister formally demands new devolution deal from westminster | Rare Historical Photos

Rhun ap Iorwerth announced the news at his party's conference. (Image: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

THE first minister of Wales has written to Andy Burnham to demand a new devolution deal and put his country on an "equal footing" with Scotland.

Speaking at his party's annual conference, Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth told the audience the country's interests will "never be served" by the UK Government and outlined his vision for a more autonomous Wales.

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