Over the last few weeks, members of the two parties which hold power in the Senedd have backed major changes to the way it operates. More members, different constituencies and even quotas to ensure more women or people from diverse backgrounds are all on the table.
Labour won 30 seats in the Senedd elections in 2021, the most seats but not an overall majority, so in December the party signed a deal with Plaid Cymru, which won 13 seats, to work together in what is called a co-operation agreement which will last three years and see the two parties working together in set areas.
The official document which describes the terms of the agreement says: "Support plans to reform the Senedd, based on 80 to 100 Members; a voting system, which is as proportional – or more – than the current one and have gender quotas in law. We will support the work of the Senedd Special Purpose Committee and introduce a Senedd reform Bill 12 to 18 months after it reports."
