WELSH AMs have reacted to today’s Supreme Court’s ruling that the UK government cannot formally start the Brexit process without a Westminster vote.
The court ruled that Theresa May cannot trigger Article 50, to start the process of removing the UK from Europe, without first consulting parliament.
But the Welsh and Northern Ireland assemblies and Scottish parliament do not have to be consulted.
Andrew RT Davies, Welsh Conservative AM for South Wales Central, reacted positively, saying: “The UK Government will now rightly get on with the job of delivering on the will of the Welsh and British people.”
The UK Government will now rightly get on with the job of delivering on the will of the Welsh and British people.
— Andrew RT Davies (@AndrewRTDavies) January 24, 2017
Rhun Ap Iorwerth, Plaid Cymru AM for Ynys Môn responded to Mr Davies saying: “Had to read this twice, but yes, Welsh Tory leader is saying it’s good that the Parliament of Wales has no say over Wales’ interests in this.”
Says the Party which has confirmed today it will be voting against the wishes of the Welsh public. Democracy? Only when you agree with Plaid https://t.co/TXBp36xhwa
— Andrew RT Davies (@AndrewRTDavies) January 24, 2017
Welsh Ministers have spent over £84,000 of taxpayers money on their ridiculous claim Assembly approval was needed.
— Mohammad Asghar Member of Welsh Parliament (MS/AS) (@MohammadAsghar) January 24, 2017
Some Parliaments are more sovereign than others it seems. So much for a partnership of equals. Westminister is taking back control – of us.
— Adam Price (@Adamprice) January 24, 2017
Keep up to date with further developments through the @cardiffian_news. Where we will be live tweeting the First Minister’s questions from Senedd.
