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Author: Chris Haines - ICNN Senedd Reporter

Absent voting bill ‘sets worrying constitutional precedent’

Wednesday, September 17, 2025Wednesday, September 17, 2025

A Westminster bill on postal and proxy voting sets an incredibly worrying constitutional precedent for Wales, Plaid Cymru’s former leader warned.

Bus service shake-up passes first Senedd stop

Wednesday, September 17, 2025Wednesday, September 17, 2025

A franchising model similar to Greater Manchester’s would be introduced under the bill, with the Welsh Government gaining control of routes, timetables, fares and standards.

‘The world is both dimmer without you and brighter for having known you’

Tuesday, September 16, 2025Thursday, September 18, 2025

The Senedd has paused to pay tribute to Hefin David, the late Caerphilly Senedd Member, who approached politics “with heart, with humour and with hope”.

Welsh Government rejects call to keep Big Pit tours free

Tuesday, September 16, 2025Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Culture minister Jack Sargeant said it is for Amgueddfa Cymru (Museum Wales) to take an evidence-based decision balancing financial sustainability and equity of access.

Welsh Government pays £13m to settle contract claims

Tuesday, September 16, 2025Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Andrew Goodall, the Welsh Government’s permanent secretary, said in a letter that his officials sought to settle all claims with the contractor in the interests of value for money.

Cricket clubs ‘stumped’ by housing developments

Monday, September 15, 2025

Barry Cawte, chief executive of Cricket Wales, said planning decisions are threatening the viability and safety of cricket clubs across the country.

Calls for £10,000 cap on donations after Vaughan Gething row

Monday, September 15, 2025Monday, September 15, 2025

Campaigners have called for a cap on political donations following controversy over a £200,000 donation that led to the downfall of former First Minister Vaughan Gething.

How Hefin David brought humour to Senedd proceedings

Monday, August 18, 2025Monday, August 18, 2025

For many people, their abiding memory of Caerphilly MS Hefin David was a man who had a knack of making people laugh and smile – even at the most trying times.

Book of condolence opened at the Senedd for late MS Hefin David

Monday, August 18, 2025Monday, August 18, 2025

The Senedd’s speaker has formally declared the Caerphilly constituency seat vacant following the sudden death of Labour Senedd Member Hefin David last week.

Tributes to ‘wonderful and dedicated Senedd Member for Caerphilly’

Wednesday, August 13, 2025Friday, August 15, 2025

Tributes have poured in for Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David, who has passed away aged 47.

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