Senedd seat for Caerphilly declared vacant following death of Hefin David
The Senedd’s speaker has formally declared the Caerphilly constituency seat vacant following the sudden death of Labour Senedd member Hefin…
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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…
Laura Anne Jones MS defects to Reform UK as Labour describe Tories as a ‘sinking ship’
In a high-profile switch that has sent shockwaves through Welsh politics, Laura Anne Jones MS has left the Welsh Conservatives…
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,…
Senedd member calls for restrictions on ‘bottom trawling’ to protect Wales’ seabeds from being bulldozed
A Senedd member called for restrictions on bottom trawling to protect Wales’ seabeds as she criticised the current “rudderless” marine…