Trust in politics ‘perilously low’
Campaigners called for greater openness, warning trust in politics is perilously low following controversy surrounding donations to the former first…
Author: Chris Haines ICNN Senedd Reporter
Housing committee warns of 210% increase of ex-prisoners sleeping on streets in Wales
The chair of the Senedd’s housing committee warned of a 210% annual increase in the number of former prisoners sleeping…
Criminal Justice System in disarray after years of chronic underfunding – Welsh Gov Chief Legal Adviser
The criminal justice system is in disarray due to years of chronic underfunding, the Welsh Government’s chief legal adviser warned.…
Welsh opera talent pipeline ‘in jeopardy’
An internationally renowned opera director warned the proliferation of Welsh talent will inevitably die out if the Welsh National Opera…
Transport Secretary accused of disingenuity over Road Charging plans
A petitioner accused Wales’ transport secretary of being disingenuous by suggesting the Welsh Government has no plans to bring in…
Arts Council under fire for use of C word on official website
A Conservative Senedd member called out the Arts Council of Wales over the “offensive and disappointing” use of the C-word…
Welsh Gov painting rosier picture of TfW despite bailouts and losses
The Conservatives’ shadow transport secretary accused the Welsh Government of painting a rosy picture of Transport for Wales that could…
Gender quota plans for Senedd scrapped
Senedd members voted to scrap plans for gender quotas in Welsh Parliament elections despite concerns about “false hope” and taxpayers’…
Calls for cross-border NHS plan raised by opposition members
Opposition members called for details of a cross-border plan to reduce NHS waiting times in Wales, suggesting it amounts to…
Severe lack of data on children missing from care, education committee warns
A severe lack of data on missing children in Wales is holding back policy responses and hindering efforts to help…