SENIOR figures from the devolved Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish governments will meet with UK Government ministers to talk Brexit today, Monday.

A meeting of the Joint Ministerial Committee on Brexit, which is made up of representatives of the four governments across the UK and is intended to ensure all voices are heard in the process of leaving the European Union, will be held today.

Wales, as well as Scotland and Northern Ireland, has repeatedly called for a say in the Brexit process, but appeals have so far fallen on deaf ears.

Wales' finance and secretary Mark Drakeford said the meeting would be "a crucial opportunity to re-set the relationship between the UK Government and the devolved administrations".

"Brexit has far-reaching implications for all parts of the UK," he said. "That is why we need to build a wide-based consensus.

"Today’s meeting is an opportunity to re-set the approach and actively involve the devolved administrations in the development of the negotiating position for leaving the EU."

The devolved governments are required to pass a legislative consent motion before the UK Government is able to legislate on a matter which would affect a devolved area - including Brexit. But refusing to do so is not legally binding, so the UK Government can continue as it wishes.

Saying "We have been clear that we are willing to work constructively together so we get the best deal for all parts of the UK", Mr Drakeford added: "With a crucial decision due this week by the European Council on the next phase of talks, it is imperative that the UK Government involves and works with us to build a broad consensus on how Britain will look post-Brexit."