Celtic nations begin to plan for breakup of UK in event of Reform election win Politicians brace for constitutional turmoil if Nigel Farage’s party end up in government – or even as a strong opposition The Guardian - UK · Jul 4
First weekend of Makerfield by-election campaigns to get under way Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting, who are both former health secretaries, are widely thought of as rivals for a potential Labour leadership election. Evening Standard · May 22
Politics latest: Reeves to cut food costs and offer free children’s bus rides in cost of living package The chancellor will announce a range of policies on Thursday to try and combat the economic impact of Donald Trump’s war with Iran The Independent UK · May 20
Corrections and clarifications Mark Drakeford | West Sussex attractions | Apple, honey and poppy seed cake The Guardian - UK · Apr 3
Johnson and Cummings oversaw ‘toxic and chaotic’ Downing Street – Covid inquiry Baroness Heather Hallett’s report on the response to Covid-19 criticised Boris Johnson’s excessive optimism in the face of the looming pandemic. The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025
The key players who presided over the government’s ‘chaotic’ Covid pandemic response Baroness Heather Hallett's report on the response to Covid-19 criticised Boris Johnson's excessive optimism in the face of the looming pandemic and ‘oscillation’ on key lockdown decisions The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025
Welsh Budget could increase risk to public services, warns IFS The think tank warned the Welsh Government’s draft budget is not realistic in its current form. The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
Welsh Government warns of ‘catastrophic’ impact if budget fails The 2026/27 draft budget sets out spending plans worth more than £27 billion for public services. Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025
When ‘critical friends’ fall out: Angus Robertson's Israel meeting details revealed We publish new information on the Scottish Government's relationship with Israel, revealing details of previously withheld internal emails, WhatsApp… The National (Scotland) · Jul 20, 2025
Starmer promised to create a ‘partnership in power’ with Welsh Labour. He hasn’t – and trouble is brewing A growing divide over benefits and funding could see the party lose out in Wales for the first time in a century, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2025
Welsh public services face £65m black hole due to tax hike, Senedd hears Mark Drakeford, the Welsh Finance Secretary, said Rachel Reeves is ‘wrong’ to use the Barnett formula to distribute funding for public services. Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025
Welsh Government passes budget in tight vote The Welsh Government passed the budget vote thanks to the help of Liberal Democrat Jane Dodds, who abstained. Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025
Politician calls for EA FC game to be translated into Welsh Minecraft, which is owned by Microsoft, is already available in Welsh The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025
Popular football video game should be translated into Welsh, Senedd told Plaid Cymru’s Mabon ap Gwynfor wants to ‘put pressure’ on game developers to produce Welsh language versions. Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Jan 24, 2025 Kate Forbes slams Labour as they rule out scrapping hated 'power grab' law KATE Forbes has launched a scathing attack on Labour’s plans to “dismiss the wishes of the Scottish Parliament” – by pledging not to repeal…
The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2025 Tories' 'suspicion of the Scots' hindered UK's Covid response, former Welsh FM says THERE was an “inherent suspicion” in the way the UK government dealt with its devolved counterparts during the Covid pandemic because they were…
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024 Healthcare to get boost in Welsh Government budget to tackle NHS waiting lists An extra £1.5 billion is being put into public service, as part of the Welsh Government’s proposed £26 billion budget for 2025-26.
Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024 Overnight visitors to Wales could pay ‘tourism tax’ under Welsh Government plans The Welsh Government estimated that the levy could generate up to £33 million a year if all Welsh local authorities introduce it.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024 Wales may introduce visitor levy for people staying overnight Proposal would give councils option to charge 75p-£1.25 a night to help alleviate pressure on local services
The Conversation · Jul 17, 2024 How Vaughan Gething’s short period as first minister fell apart – and what it means for Welsh Labour Vaughan Gething’s short but tumultuous period as first minister of Wales was brought to a dramatic end following the resignation of four key ministers from his cabinet.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2024 Vaughan Gething’s exit gives Welsh Labour a chance to reset Controversies overshadowed first minister’s brief time at helm but some fear party’s woes in Wales run deeper than one man
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2024 First black leader of any European country: Vaughan Gething’s political career Departing Welsh first minister joined Labour at 17 and was elected to the then Welsh assembly in 2011
The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2024 Vaughan Gething’s leadership crisis is a disaster – for Wales, for Labour and maybe even for devolution The first minister’s supporters insist that he can survive a no-confidence vote, but his position is surely untenable, says Cardiff University’s Richard Wyn Jones
Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2024 OPINION - Vaughan Gething's scandals would have him on the rack if he was a Tory like me Imagine there’s been a leadership election…(not hard, I know).
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2024 Wales to change guidance on 20mph speed limits, transport minister says Ken Skates says local communities will decide which limits are rescinded after 500,000 people sign petition against them