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A group calling itself 'True Wales' has begun a campaign against further law-making powers for the Welsh assembly. | A group calling itself 'True Wales' has begun a campaign against further law-making powers for the Welsh assembly. |
The group, which claims to have cross-party support, warned more powers would lead eventually to independence. | The group, which claims to have cross-party support, warned more powers would lead eventually to independence. |
Tory MP David Davies, who earlier this month announced plans to campaign for a 'No' vote, has backed the new group. | |
A Welsh Assembly Government pledge to hold a referendum on law-making powers was key to the 'One Wales' coalition deal between Labour and Plaid. | A Welsh Assembly Government pledge to hold a referendum on law-making powers was key to the 'One Wales' coalition deal between Labour and Plaid. |
First Minister Rhodri Morgan this week urged Mr Davies to present his views to the All Wales Convention, which is measuring public support for more powers, rather than campaign now. | |
But True Wales spokesman David Rees, a Labour Caerphilly councillor, accused the convention of spending public money on promoting a 'Yes' vote in a referendum. | But True Wales spokesman David Rees, a Labour Caerphilly councillor, accused the convention of spending public money on promoting a 'Yes' vote in a referendum. |
He said: "The people of Wales are astute enough to know the answer to the question is either 'yes' or 'no'. | He said: "The people of Wales are astute enough to know the answer to the question is either 'yes' or 'no'. |
"Let's have the referendum as soon as possible, so that taxpayers' money can be spent on vital public services." | "Let's have the referendum as soon as possible, so that taxpayers' money can be spent on vital public services." |
Welsh ministers and Convention Chair Sir Emyr Jones Parry have insisted its job is to promote a debate and seek as many views as possible on the question of further powers for Cardiff Bay. | Welsh ministers and Convention Chair Sir Emyr Jones Parry have insisted its job is to promote a debate and seek as many views as possible on the question of further powers for Cardiff Bay. |
True Wales members chose the name because they believe those wanting Wales to remain a full part of the United Kingdom have been "unfairly categorised as anti-Welsh". | True Wales members chose the name because they believe those wanting Wales to remain a full part of the United Kingdom have been "unfairly categorised as anti-Welsh". |
BBC Wales understands the group has around 20 members. | BBC Wales understands the group has around 20 members. |
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