The Latest Breaking News from the Welsh Parliament

Rhun ap Iorwerth set to become Plaid Cymru’s first premier of Wales

The Plaid Cymru leader is hoping to become the next first minister of Wales in a vote on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · May 11

Welsh Labour First Minister Eluned Morgan shouts ‘vote Plaid Cymru’ in major campaign gaffe

The slip of the tongue was met with amusement

The Independent UK · Apr 30

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

Nigel Farage says Reform will ‘make devolution work’ in Wales

Mr Farage dismissed reports of disagreements within the Welsh branch of the party regarding the future of the Welsh Parliament.

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025

Welsh Tories accused of having ‘given up’ after leader misses vote to go to US

Darren Millar, the leader of the Welsh Tories, and his colleague Russell George, missed the draft budget debate to go to a prayer meeting in the US.

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025

OPINION - Fay Jones MP: Mark Drakeford has held Wales in a chokehold — I'm glad he's going

Yesterday, I appeared before the Welsh Affairs Select Committee to criticise the performance of the Welsh Labour Government. Within minutes, the First Minister, Mark Drakeford, had resigned. I’ll take that as a win.

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2023

Welsh Parliament calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

THE Welsh Parliament has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 9, 2023

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) · Oct 18, 2023

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 Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

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

Wales Online · Jul 10, 2023