has taken up his role as
Secretary of State for Wales following his
appointment by Prime Minister Andy .
Mr Kinnock is the MP for Aberafan Maesteg.
Following his appointment on Monday (20 July), Mr Kinnock pledged
to provide a strong voice for Wales in the new UK Government and
to take an open, collaborative approach to governing, working in
partnership with the Welsh Government, Local Government and Welsh
institutions to deliver for Wales, which supports the direction
led by the Prime Minister.
Secretary of State for Wales said:
It is the privilege of my life to be appointed Welsh Secretary,
and to serve the people of Wales as part of Prime Minister Andy
Burnham's new Cabinet.
Wales succeeds when we all pull in the same
direction, and I will work across all levels of
government to deliver the best possible outcomes for our
communities as a dynamic and confident country in a dynamic and
strong United Kingdom.
As Welsh Secretary I will ensure that the Wales
Office will continue to champion
Wales within the UK Government and that
the needs of the Welsh people
are prioritised.
This is about building a strong Wales within a strong United
Kingdom where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full
potential with good growth in every Welsh postcode and where
communities are in control and supported by government at every
level.
I am truly honoured to be taking on this role at such a pivotal
time for Wales and for the UK, and I am clear that there is no
limit to what we can achieve by working together.
Mr Kinnock will now begin a full programme of meetings and visits
to shape the UK Government's agenda in Wales, and to deliver for
Wales in Westminster and across Whitehall.
