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Theresa May meets Carwyn Jones in first Wales visit as PM Theresa May: Welsh Government to be 'engaged' in Brexit talks
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Theresa May is making her first visit to Wales as the new prime minister where she is meeting First Minister Carwyn Jones in Cardiff. Theresa May has said she wants the Welsh Government to be "involved and engaged" in Brexit talks.
Mrs May was greeted by Mr Jones on the Senedd steps on Monday morning before heading into the assembly for talks. Mrs May made her first visit to Wales as the new prime minister where she met First Minister Carwyn Jones for talks in Cardiff.
The pair are expected to discuss the fallout of June's Brexit vote. The new Tory leader said she recognised concern about EU funding issues, and said she wanted to see steelmaking continue in Wales.
The future of the Tata Steel plant in Port Talbot, where more than 4,000 jobs are at risk, is also on the agenda. Mrs May was greeted by Mr Jones on the Senedd steps on Monday morning.
Mr Jones previously admitted he knew "very little" about Mrs May but hoped she would be able to deliver an improved devolution settlement. The future of the Tata Steel plant in Port Talbot, where more than 4,000 jobs are at risk, was on the agenda as well as Britain's future relationship with the EU.
Speaking ahead of the visit, she said: "In my first statement as prime minister I made clear how strongly I believe in the union. Mrs May said: "The union is very important to me."
'Vital' steel industry She described the meeting with Mr Jones as "very constructive" and said it covered a number of issues including the United Kingdom leaving the European Union.
"I want to say to the people of Wales that the government I lead will always be on your side - and that means I will stand up for you and your family against injustice and inequality. Mrs May said: "What I want to see is the best possible deal for the whole of the United Kingdom.
"My government is committed to helping the steel industry secure a long-term viable future in Wales. "I want the Welsh Government to be involved and engaged in the discussions we are having, as along with other devolved administrations. That's why I'm here today."
"The steel industry is vital to the UK and we will do everything we can to look after the workers and wider community as we work with Tata and the Welsh Government. Asked if she could give an assurance that the UK government could make up the shortfall from EU aid, she said: "I recognise this concern about the funding issues. While we're members of the European Union, funding continues."
"Whether it's reforming the economy or strengthening our society, we are going to build a better Britain and a nation that works for everyone - not just the privileged few." On steel, Mrs May said: "We want to continue to see steelmaking here. That is in the Welsh interest but also the UK national interest."
Leanne Wood, Plaid Cymru leader, said it was positive to see the new prime minister coming to Wales.Leanne Wood, Plaid Cymru leader, said it was positive to see the new prime minister coming to Wales.
She added: "The Welsh First Minister should make it clear to her that Wales has specific interests which need to be represented during any negotiations over leaving the EU."She added: "The Welsh First Minister should make it clear to her that Wales has specific interests which need to be represented during any negotiations over leaving the EU."
Mrs May succeeded David Cameron as prime minister last Wednesday, and vowed to lead a "one nation" government.Mrs May succeeded David Cameron as prime minister last Wednesday, and vowed to lead a "one nation" government.
On Friday, she visited Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon where she described the meeting in Edinburgh as "positive".On Friday, she visited Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon where she described the meeting in Edinburgh as "positive".
Mr Jones previously admitted he knew "very little" about Mrs May but hoped she would be able to deliver an improved devolution settlement.