Extended shutdown of Tata Steel sites brings ‘catastrophic’ pay cuts to Steelworkers
Steelworkers are facing “catastrophic” pay cuts of more than a third over Christmas due to an extended shutdown at three Tata Steel sites in Wales, the Senedd has heard. David Rees, who chairs the Senedd’s cross-party group on steel, warned…
Caerphilly by-election: Parties Issue Statements Following BBC Debate
In the latest news in the run-up to the by-election in Caerphilly, we’re hearing statements from the parties in the running following the BBC ‘Your Voice, Your Vote’ debate, as well as new polling data showing Reform UK leading and…
The Welsh Government has unveiled its £27bn spending plans as a high-stakes budget showdown looms, with billions of pounds for public services teetering on a knife edge. Mark Drakeford has today (October 14) outlined the draft 2026/27 budget which funds…
Hopes for Commonwealth Games in Wales dashed by underinvestment
The dream of hosting another Commonwealth Games on Welsh soil is currently impossible due to decades of underinvestment in Wales’ sporting facilities, a committee has heard. Sport Wales chair Tanni Grey-Thompson said: “It’s important we have events in Wales. Sadly,…
First Minister to remain ‘ultimate judge’ of ministers’ conduct
First minister Eluned Morgan has confirmed she will continue to have the final say on breaches of conduct by her ministers amid concerns about a lack of independence. Baroness Morgan announced she will establish an independent adviser on ministerial standards…
Llanelli Councillor Accuses Reform and Conservatives of ‘Hypocrisy’ Over Refugee Policy
A Llanelli town councillor has accused Reform UK and Conservative politicians of hypocrisy over their criticism of the Welsh Government’s Nation of Sanctuary policy, which has supported thousands of Ukrainian refugees since the start of the war with Russia. Councillor…
First Minister tells Senedd committees to make ‘fewer recommendations’ to the Welsh Government
Tensions over parliamentary scrutiny have emerged after first minister Eluned Morgan told Senedd committees to make fewer recommendations to the Welsh Government. Baroness Morgan wrote to Elin Jones – the Senedd’s speaker or Llywydd – over the summer, expressing…
Family pay Tribute to Hefin David MS
The family of Hefin David, the late Member of the Senedd (MS) for Caerphilly who passed away suddenly earlier this month, has issued the following statement. The statement expresses their gratitude for the outpouring of support from the public and…
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 David last week. Elin Jones, the speaker or Llywydd, issued a statement declaring the seat vacant from August 12 in line…
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 had represented Caerphilly in the Senedd for nearly a decade, died on Tuesday evening. His partner was Vikki Howells, a…