So, why does the Labour Welsh Government continue to drag its feet on devolving powers that will make Wales better off? Why deny Wales a further powerful lever that would help tackle poverty? Why not act to help lift up our people? During the election campaign, the First Minister said he believed powers over welfare benefits and most taxes are

'better discharged at a UK level.'

Even if the result is the highest level of child poverty in the United Kingdom? It would seem that the First Minister's belief in the union trumps his belief in social equality. The First Minister is effectively saying that the children of Wales living in poverty must wait—they must wait for a change of Government in Westminster, even if that takes 10 or 15 years, or more. Welsh families in need can't afford to wait that long. If this Government truly aspires to ensure dignity, fairness and a decent life for all of our people, there can be no argument against securing the means to do so.