Eluned Morgan has defended the Welsh government's Nation of Sanctuary policy in the Senedd, rejecting criticism from Reform and Conservative politicians who argued it encourages illegal migration and strains public services. Morgan emphasized that the majority of funding has supported Ukrainians fleeing conflict, and highlighted the positive contributions refugees make to Welsh communities and the economy. Official figures show that less than 0.5 percent of the Welsh government's budget has been spent on the policy, with most of the funds allocated to supporting Ukrainians since 2022. The debate also touched on the importance of protecting the right to protest, with party leaders condemning recent violence and discussing proposed changes to policing demonstrations.