Mark Drakeford Blasts Plaid Cymru’s ‘Kitchen Sink’ Budget Motion in Fiery Senedd Debate
Mark Drakeford panned Plaid Cymru for “throwing the kitchen sink” into a motion, describing a debate on the UK budget…
Author: Chris Haines ICNN Senedd Reporter
Calls for political donations to be capped at £10,000 after Vaughan Gething scandal
Campaigners have called for a £10,000 cap on political donations following controversy over a £200,000 donation that led to the…
Caerphilly MS Hefin David dies suddenly at the age of 47
Hefin David, the Labour Senedd member for Caerphilly, has died suddenly at the age of 47. Dr Hefin David, who…
Human Rights Experts call for Ban on ‘traumatising’ use of Tasers against children
Human rights experts called for a ban on the “traumatising” use of Tasers against children by police, warning the “unacceptable”…
UK workers’ rights bill ‘undermines devolution’
Senedd members criticised the UK employment rights bill for “undermining” devolution and the Welsh Parliament’s role, warning of “dangerous” constitutional…
Senedd would have final say on Assisted Dying in Wales
The Senedd would have the final say on whether to implement assisted dying in NHS Wales, but services could be…
‘Political deckchair rearranging at its worst’: Senedd set to dissolve Covid committee
A “kangaroo court” on the Covid-19 pandemic will be formally disbanded after members quit but another Senedd committee will take…
Senedd passes ‘first-of-its-kind’ disused tips bill
Senedd members unanimously passed a “first-of-its-kind” law aimed at ensuring the safety of coal and quarry tips. Huw Irranca-Davies…
Future of childcare and early education ‘at serious risk’
Many childcare providers across Wales will be forced to close due to the unsustainable funding model imposed by the Welsh…
Full justice devolution ‘not on the agenda’
A UK minister appeared to “row back” on a commitment to devolve powers over probation and youth justice to Wales,…