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Gordon Brown's report on UK constitutional reform treats Wales as an afterthought

In one of the rare references to Wales, the report alludes to “the Welsh Assembly Government” – a title that was discarded more than a decade ago

Birmingham Post · Dec 12, 2022

Welsh independence a 'viable' constitutional option, landmark report says

THERE are “significant problems” with the way Wales is currently governed within the Union of the UK and independence is a “viable”…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2022

Company behind Wales' rainbow bucket hats plans to make more despite them being confiscated at World Cup opener

Fans were told to remove their hats ahead of Wales' World Cup opener against the United States

Wales Online · Nov 23, 2022

Wales ‘extremely disappointed’ as fans ‘forced’ to remove rainbow bucket hats at World Cup

The Football Association of Wales said it would investigate the issue and address the matter with Fifa

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

Fifa and Qatar in urgent talks after Wales rainbow hats confiscated

Incidents involving rainbow-coloured bucket hats confiscated before Wales’s game against the USA are being urgently investigated by authorities

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2022

People are being told to remove rainbow-coloured clothing and items at the Qatar World Cup. Here's why

Qatar's hardline stance on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) issues is at the centre of the world's attention.

ABC News · Nov 22, 2022

Wales fans hit out at FIFA after having LGBTQ+ rainbow hats 'confiscated' at World Cup

The fans said they were told by stadium security that they would be denied entry unless they removed their Pride bucket hats

Chronicle Live · Nov 21, 2022

Former Wales captain Laura McAllister describes moment she had rainbow bucket hat removed by World Cup security

The Rainbow Wall, Wales' official LGBTQ+ supporters' group, also made a statement after hearing the news

Wales Online · Nov 21, 2022

‘I’m so proud’: Welsh fans revel in first World Cup game since 1958

Dewy-eyed gathering at fan park in Swansea united in delirium as Gareth Bale goal secures draw

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022

Commission set to release first findings on case for Welsh independence

THE first official body examining the case for Welsh independence is expected to issue findings on the future of the constitution

The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2022