Crop of the whipless: tally grows of British MPs stripped of parliamentary heft Banished from their parliamentary party, 14 independent MPs are pacing Westminster in the shadows, perhaps indefinitely The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2023
Neither Mark Drakeford or Adam Price will be leading their parties by the end of the year I predict both men will have stepped down before 2023 is out Wales Online · Jan 7, 2023
Free school meal roll-out in Wales hits 1.5 million landmark An extra 45,000 children now have the option of a free school meal as part of a £260 million investment from the Welsh Government. The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022
RCT Council says it is facing a £38m budget gap after the Welsh Government's council funding announcement RCT is set to receive a 6.6% increase in its funding from Welsh Government for next year Wales Online · Dec 16, 2022
Calls for RCT care home to be saved from closure under council plans Under council plans Garth Olwg care home in Church Village would be redeveloped into a facility for people with learning disabilities Wales Online · Dec 15, 2022
13 things we've learnt from the Welsh Government budget announcement It's been described as "unlike any since the start of devolution" Wales Online · Dec 13, 2022
The Welsh Language belongs to us all, and it’s up to all of us to determine its future | Heledd Fychan MS Plaid Cymru MS for South Wales Central Heledd Fychan has written the following opinion piece for WalesOnline Wales Online · Dec 11, 2022
New poll suggests Welsh Labour has largest lead in nearly a decade with Conservative support tumbling The poll suggests Mark Drakeford's party would win more than half the Senedd seats if an election was held now Wales Online · Dec 9, 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
The planned additional powers for Wales contained in Labour's new report on overhauling British politics Such reforms would include shifting 50,000 civil servants out of London, abolishing the House of Lords, and forming an elected second chamber for devolved nations. Wales Online · Dec 5, 2022
Here’s my message to the state in spirit of Yma o Hyd I’M surely I’m not the only fitba fan in Scotland that has picked up since the World Cup started how the BBC and ITV have generously celebrated… The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2022
Gwynedd raises council tax premium on second homes to 150% Councillors to use extra £3m expected to be raised by the move to tackle area’s ‘immoral’ homelessness crisis The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2022
Drakeford and Price hail ‘real progress’ in first year of co-operation agreement But the Welsh Conservatives said the deal should be scrapped as it is not delivering on people’s needs. The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022
Senedd bid for a Welsh Covid inquiry rejected A vote in the Welsh Parliament was tied but the Llywydd's casting vote against the motion saw it rejected Wales Online · Nov 30, 2022
Wales Online · Nov 30, 2022 Opposition parties launch Senedd bid for a Welsh Covid inquiry The Labour Welsh Government has refused to hold an inquiry so opposition parties are trying to do it through the Welsh Parliament
Wales Online · Nov 29, 2022 A massively higher council tax premium for second home owners in this Welsh county is on the way The premium in Conwy county is set to hit to 100% for the owners of second homes and empty properties in the county from 2024
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022 ‘People are living in vans’: Porthmadog considers vexed issue of second homes As final vote on raising council tax to tackle homelessness looms, some worry tourism will be affected if people sell up
The National (Scotland) · Nov 23, 2022 Europeans send message to Scotland: ‘You are not alone in this fight’ EUROPEAN supporters have sent a message to Scotland saying “you are not alone in this fight” after the decision of the Supreme Court.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 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
Wales Online · Nov 18, 2022 Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price 'concerned' over discontent and claims of toxic atmosphere in party Staff will be invited to 'share their experiences confidentially' following claims of an awful culture
Wales Online · Nov 17, 2022 'Why has Labour been dominant in Wales for so long?' | Martin Shipton Today is the centenary of the 1922 general election, when Labour became the party with the highest number of MPs in Wales - a status it has held ever since. Political editor-at-large Martin Shipton considers why Welsh Labour has held sway for so long.
Wales Online · Nov 15, 2022 Woman struggled to breathe for eight years before finally being diagnosed with incurable condition 'One day I was struggling to take a deep breath, it frightened me so much I went to A&E. After hours of waiting, I was finally seen by a nurse who said it was down to a chest infection'
Wales Online · Nov 12, 2022 Discontent in Plaid Cymru at culture under Adam Price as issues mount Divisions in Plaid Cymru grow amid concerns at handling of complaints and toxic atmosphere
Wales Online · Nov 9, 2022 What the nursing strike will mean for you and other patients across Wales It could see some routine operations postponed or outpatient appointments not undertaken
The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2022 Wales World Cup song 'gives nod to independence movement' THE official music video for the Welsh national football team’s World Cup campaign has been hailed for embracing Welsh identity and giving a…