Eluned Morgan reflects on 100 days as First Minister
Eluned Morgan has today (Thursday 14th November 2024) reflected on her first 100 days as First Minister of Wales. The First Minister said: “When I became First Minister, I promised to champion the voices that have too often been sidelined, to…
Welsh Government says ‘Roads are safer’ compared to last year’s RTC figures
The latest police recorded road collision stats from April – June 2024 show that both collisions (24%) and casualties (24%) on 20mph and 30mph roads (combined) have fallen by almost a quarter compared to the same period of 2023 –…
Senedd celebrates ‘best ever’ Eisteddfod
The Senedd celebrated the success of the “best ever” National Eisteddfod, with more than 186,000 people flocking to Pontypridd over the summer. Heledd Fychan, who represents South Wales Central, praised the “hugely successful” 2024 Eisteddfod which was held at…
New measures to reform local tax system in Wales become law
Measures to reform the local tax system in Wales, including non-domestic rates and council tax, have become law following the official sealing of the Local Government Finance (Wales) Act. The new legislation, which was passed by the Senedd in July,…
Senedd rejects Winter Fuel Motion
Senedd members narrowly rejected Conservative calls to urge the UK Government to reverse its decision to end universal winter fuel payments. Labour voted down the motion while Plaid Cymru joined the Conservatives in backing it, with the final tally…
“We have listened, we have learned and we will deliver” – FM announces Welsh Government priorities
The First Minister Eluned Morgan has set out her priorities for the Welsh Government. In a statement to the Senedd this afternoon, at the start of the autumn session, the First Minister committed to driving forward progress across four key…
Work of OTs held up as example for therapists across the UK
The work of therapists in Swansea Bay who help people overcome mental and physical conditions should be used as an example for the rest of the UK, according to experts. Occupational Therapists help people with physical or mental health challenges,…
Plaid Cymru call for snap Senedd election
Plaid Cymru are already calling for a snap Senedd election following Vaughan Gething’s decision to step down as First Minister amid mass ministerial resignations. Rhun Ap Iorweth, the leader of Plaid Cymru has said: “The people of Wales have lost…
Vaughan Gething to stand down as First Minister following mass resignation from ministers
Vaughan Gething confirmed he will stand down as first minister and Welsh Labour leader after mass resignations from ministers forced his hand. Mr Gething’s leadership has been beset by problems, with a row around donations to his campaign from a…
Over 768,000 patients on waiting lists in Wales as NHS backlog worsens
As of April 2024, over 7.57 million people in the UK, including Wales, were reportedly waiting for care and treatment on NHS waiting lists. Of these, around 6.33 million patients were waiting for treatment, with 3.16 million having waited over…