So how was it for you? St David’s Day? You know, the annual commemoration of the patron saint of Wales? And all things Welsh?

Skipped it again, eh? Understand entirely. Aside from the Six Nations, Scotland’s engagement with Wales can seem relatively limited, certainly by comparison with our Irish and English links.

Yes, Wales is occasionally cited at Holyrood, but generally only to permit Humza Yousaf to claim that Labour’s stewardship of the principality falls somewhat short, by comparison with Scotland.

Such remarks customarily generate groans from opposition parties – with attendant suggestions that Mr Yousaf might usefully focus upon Scotland.

But Welsh matters merit closer attention. Right now, two candidates are vying to become the new Labour leader in Wales – and hence the new First Minister.

Vaughan Gething is currently the economy minister. Jeremy Miles has the education remit.

The Senedd in Cardiff (Image: free)

There appears to be relatively little which divides them in policy and strategy terms although that could derive from what one Cardiff source characterised as “the collegiate, consensual world of Welsh politics”.

Nevertheless, there are some big Welsh issues to contemplate in this most turbulent of political periods.

Both candidates want a review of the Barnett Formula which governs the allocation of funds from the Treasury to the devolved administrations. If enacted, that could be to Scotland’s detriment.

Both candidates want enhanced powers for the Senedd in Cardiff. In particular, they want control of justice and policing to be devolved from Whitehall to Wales. A key........

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