Senedd debates plan to ban lying in the Senedd
On Tuesday, the Senedd debated the “historic, world-leading” plan to ban lying politicians amid claims members have been given “erroneous” legal advice ahead of the crunch vote. Adam Price’s plan would make it a criminal offence for Senedd members, ministers…
‘Give voters a say over misbehaving Senedd members’
Voters should have a right to remove misbehaving Senedd members from office between elections to restore trust in politicians from all-time lows, a committee heard. Jane Dodds, the Lib-Dem MS for Mid and West Wales, called for the Senedd…
Standards chief ‘troubled’ by plan to ban lying politicians
The standards commissioner criticised “clumsy” plans to make it a criminal offence for Senedd members and candidates to deliberately deceive the public. Douglas Bain, who investigates complaints against Senedd members, raised concerns about clause 64 of the elections bill which…
‘Overwhelming support’ for ban on lying in Senedd
A high-profile barrister backed plans to make it a criminal offence for Senedd members and candidates to deliberately deceive the public. Sam Fowles, of Cornerstone Barristers, gave evidence on former Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price’s proposals to disqualify politicians from…
Historic Act will ‘strengthen democracy’ in Wales
Once-in-a-generation reforms to strengthen democracy in Wales have passed into law today (24 June) with the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act gaining Royal Assent. The landmark legislation, which was passed by a supermajority of Members of the Senedd in…
First Minister visits Tonypandy project ‘Valley Kids’
To celebrate Youth Work Week 2024, the Cabinet Secretary for Education Lynne Neagle and First Minister Vaughan Gething visited Tonypandy project, Valleys Kids. Youth Work Week, which begins today (Monday 24 June), is an opportunity to exhibit and celebrate the…
Future generations outline ideas to tackle climate change
As part of Climate Challenge Cymru, 50 pupils from 10 mid and west Wales schools took part in a Climate Youth event at the Senedd this week. The event celebrated the work schools have undertaken to complete the challenges set…
Welsh Gov responds to latest NHS performance data
The Welsh Government has responded to the latest NHS performance data published today. A spokesperson said: “This is a disappointing set of NHS performance figures for April and May and shows we still have a long way to go to…
Disabled people in Wales face ‘David and Goliath-style’ battle for support
Disabled people too often face a David and Goliath-style battle for support under Wales’ health and social care system, a committee heard. The Senedd health committee took evidence about the Welsh Government’s plans to reform direct payments which allow disabled…
Welsh Gov accused of kicking council tax reforms ‘into the long grass’
A Plaid Cymru politician accused the Welsh Government of kicking “long-overdue” council tax reforms into the long grass. Peredur Owen Griffiths said pausing reforms until 2028 at the earliest typifies a tendency to prioritise the political survival of the first…