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The Latest Breaking News from Senedd

Mark Drakeford to stand down as Labour first minister of Wales

Keir Starmer praises ‘true titan’ of Welsh politics – as race begins to find successor by Easter

The Independent UK

Mark Drakeford stands down as First Minister of Wales, triggering contest to replace him

The 69-year-old has been Wales' leader since December 2018

Evening Standard

Mark Drakeford resigns as First Minister of Wales

THE First Minister of Wales has resigned ...

The National (Scotland)

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Mark Drakeford to step down as Wales first minister

Among favourites to take reins of Labour administration are ministers Vaughan Gething and Jeremy Miles

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer faces growing Labour rebellion over stance on Gaza

Four shadow ministers prepared to quit in coming days and up to 10 others on ‘resignation watch’

The Guardian - UK

Welsh politicians back call for immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip

The Plaid Cymru motion was supported in the Senedd after ministers in the Labour-led Welsh Government abstained and offered a free vote.

The Independent UK

Welsh Labour’s Vaughan Gething: ‘It’s not about being black, it’s about being good at what you do’

First black minister in devolved administration and only black Senedd member wants party ‘that reflects Britain as it is today’

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Nigel Farage fumes as GB News removed from Welsh Parliament TVs

GB News presenter Nigel Farage has been left fuming after it was revealed the channel has been removed from the internal TV system in the Welsh…

The National (Scotland)

Farage blasts ‘totalitarian’ decision to ban GB News from Senedd TVs

The channel was removed from the Senedd’s internal television network.

The Independent UK

Unserious to suggest Wales is sole blueprint for a Labour government: Drakeford

The Welsh Labour first minister said his Government’s 20mph speed limit would not lose the party votes at the next election.

The Independent UK

20mph speed limits defended by Welsh First Minister

Mark Drakeford told the Senedd the Welsh Government’s priority was road safety and saving lives.

The Independent UK

Welsh march for independence hears 'this is not as good as it gets'

THE UK establishment will never promote Wales as a priority no matter who is in government, the leader of Plaid Cymru told an independence march.

The National (Scotland)

First Minister defends 20mph rollout as speed limit petition hits record 175,000

Mark Drakeford said the decision had twice been approved by the Senedd.

The Independent UK

Petition against 20mph speed limits hits Welsh record with 150,000 signatures

It beats the previous record of 67,000 set for a Senedd petition.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

‘Historic’ plans to expand Senedd draw Conservatives’ ire

Parliamentary changes hailed as ‘investment in democracy’ but Tories say money should be spent elsewhere

The Independent UK

Plans to overhaul Senedd announced

Under the proposals Wales’s Parliament will be increased in size, with voters electing all MSs through regional proportional representation.

The Independent UK

Campaigners vow to continue fight to save home of ‘last Prince of Wales’

The site of Sycharth in Montgomeryshire was the birthplace of Owain Glyndwr, the last Welsh-born holder of the title Prince of Wales

The Guardian - UK

Housing asylum seekers on barge ‘untenable’ after legionella discovery, says charity – as it happened

Asylum seekers removed from Bibby Stockholm after legionella bacteria found in water system onboard

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The Independent UK

Drakeford confirms he will quit Senedd at next election

Wales’ First Minister said he plans to leave the Welsh Parliament when it next goes to the polls in 2026.

The Conversation

Plaid Cymru's new leader faces tough challenges ahead of next elections

You can read the Welsh version of this article here.

Wales Online

New poll shows 40% of people in Wales want either independence or the Senedd to get more powers

17% thought that the Welsh Parliament should be abolished

The Independent UK

Wales ‘not as prepared as it could have been’ for pandemic, says Mark Drakeford

The First Minister gave evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on Tuesday afternoon.

Wales Online

Minister 'embarrassed' after mistakenly voting against Welsh Government three times

'It is embarrassing and frustrating to have made mistakes when voting but there’s no excuse for the lapses in concentration'

Wales Online

Welsh Government minister attacks UK Government for 'destructive' attitude to devolution

'The UK Government is actively undermining parliaments and the courts, institutions that provide vital scrutiny as well as checks and balances'

Wales Online

Deep concern as Zimmer Biomet closure in Bridgend puts 540 jobs at risk

The announcement has left a community in shock

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