9. Short Debate: Dydd Gŵyl Dewi — Welsh identity in Newport

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:32 pm on 1 March 2023.

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Photo of John Griffiths John Griffiths Labour 5:32, 1 March 2023

Llywydd, as someone committed to devolution and to Newport, it is very pleasing to reflect on the progress we have made. We now have a Parliament for Wales—something generations have campaigned for and worked to achieve. Newport and Wales have a stronger Welsh identity reinforced by the new democratic settlement. It is important for people to have a clear sense of their place in the world, their history and culture, a base from which to sally forth into education, work and life. Language is a key part of identity, and all in Wales, whether they are fortunate to speak Welsh or not, benefit from our unique language and its central role in our history and culture. Diolch yn fawr.