At the official launch of the "Monmouthshire says Yes" campaign, Nick Ramsay, the conservative AM for Monmouth, refuted the myths peddled by the 'no' camp. He told the large audience:

"This referendum is not about new powers – it is about streamlined powers. It is about giving Wales the right to legislate in the devolved areas. Members of the Assembly should have the right to fulfil the mandate they've won in an election."

"This referendum is also not about tax-raising powers. There is no such proposal. In fact, streamlining the process by which Welsh laws are made will save the taxpayer money. This referendum is simply about democracy - improving Welsh democracy."

Other speakers at the packed launch included Will Griffiths (youth representative for the Lib-Dems), Fiona Cross (prospective Plaid Cymru candidate for the forthcoming Assembly elections), Chris Were of the Green Party, Veronica German AM (Lib-Dem) and Huw Edwards (the former Labour MP for Monmouth).

Will Griffiths pointed out that it takes up to three years for Westminster to scrutinise Welsh laws:

"The Environmental Protection and Waste Management measure – a measure vital for the protection of the environment of Wales – was announced in June 2007 and only received royal assent in February 2010."

Fiona Cross argued that the people of Wales need to give Assembly politicians the tools to get the job done for Wales: "We must take this message into every home in Wales – the people of Wales just need to believe in themselves!"

Chris Were, Green candidate for the Assembly elections, thought that Wales should be treated on an equal basis with Scotland and Northern Ireland: "We should no longer be treated like the baby of the family. Wales needs to take responsibility and the politicians need to be able to get on with the job. Wales needs legislative power and Wales is ready for it!"

In closing the meeting, Huw Edwards complimented Nick Ramsay on having the courage of his convictions: "Wales needs to be self-confident.

"We lead the way in innovative government. Business leaders say devolution has helped them with easier access to ministers. Farmers are impressed by the Assembly's record in agriculture. Devolution works – it has retained the Educational Maintenance Allowance for young people in Wales and it has stopped tuition top-up fees for Welsh Students."