Programme to boost attainment in schools continued for a second phase
The Attainment Champions pilot, designed to help tackle the impact of poverty on learner’s educational attainment, will be extended into a second phase to further boost standards in schools. The pilot phase of the project showed the use of collaborative…
Senedd members set political differences aside to call on UK & Welsh Gov to recognise state of Palestine
Senedd members from Wales’ four main political parties set their differences aside to call on the Welsh and UK Governments to recognise the state of Palestine. Plaid Cymru’s Peredur Owen Griffiths tabled a statement of opinion co-submitted by Labour’s John Griffiths,…
Welsh Gov launches consultation into vision for culture sector
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation setting out its vision for the culture sector between 2024 and 2030. The draft Priorities for Culture: 2024-2030 focus on three main priorities: Culture Brings Us Together A Nation of Culture Culture is…
Vulnerable’ market hall renovated and brought back into active use
The Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government and Planning, Julie James, has visited the Grade II listed building, Yr Hen Farchnad (The Old Market), in Llandeilo. The market was a key part of Llandeilo’s history before becoming disused and falling…
General Election to be held in July
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that a General Election will be held on July 4, 2024. The decision comes amid growing pressure from the Labour Party and other political parties to give the British public a say in…
Plaid Cymru say they will put Wales first in the General Election
Responding to the announcement that a general election will be held, Plaid Cymru Leader Rhun ap Iorwerth MS said, “Only a vote for Plaid Cymru will put Wales’ best interests first in this election. “We are ready to take this…
“It’s about time” – Welsh Lib Dems react to General Election news
Following the announcement yesterday, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have reacted to the news that the General Election has been called for the 4th of July. Speaking outside of number 10 this evening, the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed that a…
First Minister Vaughan Gething kicks off Welsh Labour campaign in speech to Trade Union Congress
Today [Thu 23 May], Vaughan Gething kicked off Welsh Labour’s General Election campaign in a speech to the Trade Union Congress in Llandudno. The Leader of Welsh Labour said: “Today is a day where we can finally feel the end…
Minister for Social Justice says ‘No let up’ in cost-of-living pressures
Yesterday (Sep 26), the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip Jane Hutt MS made a statement regarding the pressures felt by people in Wales amid the cost-of-living crisis. She said: “In January I made a statement to the Senedd…