St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs

Judith Cummins Excerpts

Thursday 27th February 2025 Commons Chamber

[Several hon. Members rose—]

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Judith Cummins)]

Members will appreciate that, quite rightly, there is heavy demand to speak in the debate. If Members can help each other by keeping their remarks to about four minutes, I will be able to get everyone in.

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[Aphra Brandreth]

My hon. Friend makes a critical point. All parts of our Union are important.

Our relationship with Wales is one of shared history, shared prosperity and, occasionally, friendly sporting rivalry. Of course, our affection may be briefly set aside for 80 minutes when England travel to Cardiff for the Six Nations in a couple of weeks’ time, but I am confident that our friendship will survive even another English victory.

Wales remains an integral part of the United Kingdom, and our deep ties—economic, cultural, and personal—will only continue to grow. Let us celebrate that today and work together to ensure that both sides of the border thrive in the years ahead. Diolch yn fawr, and happy St David’s Day to all.

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Judith Cummins)]

I call Jessica Morden.

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[Several hon. Members rose—]

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Judith Cummins)]

Order. I am very keen to get everyone in, so I am imposing an immediate four-minute time limit.