It was an honour to address Welsh Labour Conference for the first time as Secretary of State for Wales following Labour’s historic election victory in July.

Wales chose a different future, one with two Labour Governments working in genuine partnership to deliver on the public’s priorities. After 14 years, I was delighted to share with conference delegates that this change is well underway.

In just a few short months, we are already showing the difference a Labour Government in Westminster working with a Labour Government in Wales can make for Wales and we are just getting started.

From the biggest ever real terms budget settlement (£21billion) for Welsh Government with an extra £1.7bn for spending on public services, to historic increases in minimum and living wages, carer’s allowance and £80million to support people and businesses in our steelmaking communities, we are fixing the foundations and rebuilding the country after years of austerity.

Watch my Welsh Conference Speech in full here: