Welsh Gov Back Paddles on Promise to ‘Ban’ Lying Politicians
The Welsh Government has rowed back on a promise to bring in a ban on lying politicians – a commitment previously made to avoid defeat in a key Senedd vote. Welsh ministers had promised to introduce a law before the…
Survey launched for disabled people on Welfare Reforms
Sioned Williams MS, Plaid Cymru Member of Senedd for South Wales West, has launched a survey to find out the views of people in the region she represents on changes being made by the UK Labour Government to support for…
Lindsay Whittle Promises to Be ‘a Voice for Caerphilly’
Plaid Cymru’s new Senedd member for Caerphilly Lindsay Whittle MS has promised to be a ‘voice for Caerphilly’. Speaking ahead of his first Senedd session since his seismic victory in late October, Mr Whittle said he would pledge to ‘fight for…
Wales Delays GP Prescriptions for New Weight-Loss Drugs
The Welsh Government has confirmed that GPs will remain unable to prescribe new weight-loss drugs such as tirzepatide (Mounjaro) because NHS Wales is not yet equipped to handle the significant demand expected once the treatments are made widely available. Rollout…
Members of Senedd Call for Lifelong Blue Badges in Wales for People with Permanent Disabilities
Senedd members have called for lifelong blue badges for people with permanent conditions, labelling the current renewal system as unfair, stressful and potentially discriminatory. Carolyn Thomas, the Labour Senedd member for North Wales, expressed concerns about people being forced to…
Senedd Hears Calls to Protect Bronglais Stroke Unit Amid Fears of Downgrade
Politicians have debated calls to safeguard full stroke services at Bronglais Hospital after more than 17,000 people signed one of the biggest petitions in the Senedd’s 26-year history. Campaigners urged the Senedd and Welsh Government to intervene immediately to protect…
Welsh Gov Accused of Hypocrisy Over NHS Transparency Drive
The Welsh Government has been accused of hypocrisy over a new NHS transparency drive, with opposition Senedd members challenging ministers to lead by example. Jeremy Miles, Wales’ health secretary, unveiled plans to live stream public accountability meetings every year with…
Plaid Cymru Makes Final Appeal to Voters Ahead of Caerphilly by-election
Plaid Cymru has made a final appeal to voters on the eve of the Caerphilly by-election urging everyone who wants to stop Reform UK to back Plaid Cymru’s Lindsay Whittle. A poll released last week has shown that only Plaid…
Deputy First Minister Under Fire Over ‘Political Fix’ on Greyhound Racing Ban
The deputy first minister has insisted plans to ban greyhound racing are not linked to a budget deal, despite being confronted with evidence it was part of the agreement. During a tense evidence session on Monday (October 20), Huw…
Vaughan Gething among Senedd Members who failed to attend evidence session over Hafod Landfill
An evidence session was cancelled after four of the five politicians who sit on a Senedd committee were unable to attend, leaving the Welsh Parliament no choice but to postpone the meeting. The Senedd’s petitions committee was due to meet…