16:33 KEY EVENT

UK government white paper a 'disappointment' says FM kicking off Senedd debate

In the Senedd AM’s are just starting a debate on the Welsh governments plans for Brexit, which have been supported by Plaid.

You can read the plans here

Opening the debate First Minister Carwyn Jones laid out his government’s objectives.

He said: “We need to retain full and unfettered access to the single market, it is fundamental to our economic future.

“We similarly believe the UK should remain part of the customs union at least for the time being.

“Our position on migration is clear - the right of students or not economic self sufficient must be linked to work.

“We also need a clear commitment from the UK government that we will continue to receive the funding to support projects here in Wales.”

The First Minister also called for the UK government to respect the referenda which created the devolved administrations across the UK as well as the result on the 23 June last year.

“Powers that are returned from Europe should come here and not stop - however fleetingly - in Whitehall.”