‘No more bending to Westminster’s will’ if Plaid Cymru wins power, leader vows Rhun ap Iorwerth launches party’s manifesto and says he is unconcerned by Reform UK threat in Welsh elections The Guardian - UK · Apr 9
Why windfarms and electricity pylons have become a major issue in the Welsh election Future plans for renewable energy are emerging as a key issue in the election for Wales’s parliament, the Senedd, on May 7. The Conversation · Apr 8
Voters in Wales face Senedd election amid confusion over who holds power over what Ahead of May’s Senedd (Welsh parliament) election, many people in Wales remain unclear about who is responsible for important political decisions. The Conversation · Apr 7
‘We have been profoundly let down’: Voters in one of Labour’s safest seats consider switching sides The ties between south Wales and Labour run deep, and Aberavon has long been one of the party’s safest seats. But with the town of Port Talbot still reeling from the closure of the steelworks, Holly Evans meets locals who are, for the first time, considering a vote for a… The Independent UK · Apr 4
‘Amazing’: how to grow a meadow in the sea Vibrant seagrass meadows once flourished around the UK but most have been destroyed. Now, communities and scientists are working to restore them The Guardian - UK · Apr 3
The Guardian view on Welsh language learning: cultural shifts can deliver a bright future for Cymraeg Editorial: As Plaid Cymru leads in polls ahead of Senedd elections in May, grassroots enthusiasm for one of its historic causes is growing The Guardian - UK · Mar 31
Starmer pledges to tackle new cost of living crisis at May elections campaign launch Prime minister says 7 May vote is coming at time of ‘war on two fronts’ as Labour braces for heavy losses at polls The Guardian - UK · Mar 30
Zack Polanski tells NEU teachers’ union that Greens would abolish ‘toxic’ Ofsted – as it happened The Green party leader said Ofsted is a ‘failed institution’ and that teaching should move ‘toward a genuinely collaborative model’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 30
Zia Yusuf brands Reform candidate’s Nazi salute ‘abhorrent’ but stands by party’s vetting process Reform UK home affairs spokesman insisted the party has taken action after a series of ‘abhorrent’ incidents The Independent UK · Mar 29
Reform candidate in Wales steps down after apparent Nazi salute Party announces Corey Edwards’ decision to quit Senedd election campaign on grounds of mental health The Guardian - UK · Mar 27
Reform UK candidate stands down after appearing to do Nazi salute Corey Edwards will no longer be Reform’s lead candidate for Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg constituency in the 7 May election for the Welsh parliament The Independent UK · Mar 27
Reform UK candidate steps down after ‘Nazi salute photo’ resurfaces IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 27
Nazi salutes and racial slurs: Meet the Reform candidates hoping to oust Labour from the Senedd in Wales One candidate previously claimed people on the ‘Benefits Street’ reality TV show needed ‘putting down’, while another said he was taking a step back from politics over safety fears following the shooting of American political activist Charlie Kirk The Independent UK · Mar 27
Reform UK Faces Criticism Over Senedd Candidate Corey Edwards' Apparent Nazi Salute in Old Photograph Reform UK faces criticism over Senedd candidate Corey Edwards' apparent Nazi salute in old photograph as Nigel Farage stands by him ahead of the May Welsh Parliament election International Business Times UK · Mar 27
The Independent UK · Mar 26 ‘It looks bad’: Reform candidate apologises after being pictured performing Nazi salute Exclusive: Corey Edwards said the picture was taken ‘many years ago’ and condemned Hitler’s ‘barbaric’ regime
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23 What’s at stake for UK in May’s elections: six key questions Reform, Plaid Cymru, the SNP and the Greens are all banking on big gains and nationwide repercussions
The Guardian - UK · Mar 19 Farage called Welsh people ‘foreign speakers’ in paid-for video message Reform UK leader’s remarks in Cameo clip risk damaging party’s ambitions in upcoming Welsh elections
The Guardian - UK · Mar 19 ‘Life-changing’ international learning scheme in Wales at risk of closure Taith programme, set up after UK’s post-Brexit withdrawal from Erasmus+, faces uncertain future over funding
Evening Standard · Mar 18 Scotland follows Wales in banning greyhound racing MSPs voted to end greyhound racing in Scotland by 70 votes to 27.
Evening Standard · Mar 18 MSPs vote on greyhound racing ban a day after Senedd approves move The Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill will be voted on at Holyrood on Wednesday evening.
The Conversation · Mar 18 Can Wales’ wellbeing law survive the pressures of the next Senedd election? With the Senedd (Welsh parliament) election due in May, Wales faces a test of whether long-term thinking can survive short-term political pressure.
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Holyrood to vote on ending greyhound racing a day after Wales passes ban Green MSP Mark Ruskell has brought forward legislation that if passed on Wednesday would ban the sport in Scotland.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 17 The Guardian view on the fragile politics of the union: Labour’s woes have consequences beyond Westminster Editorial: Following May’s elections, first ministers committed to independence could be in place in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast
Evening Standard · Mar 11 No apologies for devolved spending, says Starmer after leaked memo The Prime Minister had sent the memo to ministers in December, telling them to be ‘confident’ in spending directly in devolved nations.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 11 Starmer warned cabinet against ‘overly deferential’ relations with devolved governments Leaked memo dates from shortly after Labour Senedd members raised alarm devolution is being rolled back