devolution

The first minister warned voters not to "gamble" on Reform's "divisive noise" or Plaid's "fantasy politics" claiming they would "destroy" everything Labour has built since devolution.

He said the UK government had provided "a record settlement for Wales, the biggest since devolution", referring to funding for the Welsh government.

Under its devolution bill, currently going through Parliament, the government is doubling the amount of time local groups have to raise the money to make a purchase from six months to 12.

The conference this weekend is his second both as DUP leader and since devolution was restored in 2024, following a two-year hiatus.

Wales has made huge strides in boosting its recycling rate in the decades since devolution.