The former First Minister lambasted Lynne Neagle as she announced a decision on school year reforms will be pushed back until after the 2026 election.
Author: Chris Haines - ICNN Senedd Reporter
Plans to shorten school summer holidays pushed back
Plans to shorten the summer holidays have been shelved due to the pressures on Wales’ schools and significant opposition from trade unions.
10% threshold for MS recall system would be ‘undemocratic’
Douglas Bain, who investigates complaints against MSs, gave evidence to a standards committee inquiry looking into introducing a system of recall.
Wales Audit Office chair forced to stand down over conflict with another job
Kathryn Chamberlain, who was appointed by the Senedd in March 2023, was disqualified from the public spending watchdog’s board after taking a post with the Welsh secretary.
Tory MS hits out over ‘crumbs from the table’ funding for North Wales
Darren Millar, who represents Clwyd West, warned that north Wales is not receiving its fair share as he called for a levelling-up agenda within Wales.
Conservative calls to ditch Welsh tourism tax rejected
Laura Anne Jones led a debate on the Welsh Government’s plans to roll out a visitor levy – a small fee for visitors staying overnight in tourism accommodation – from 2027.
‘Mistakes made’ over 20mph limit, former minister admits
A former minister has admitted mistakes were made introducing Wales’ controversial default 20mph speed limit.
Money shortage could hit plans to restore UK’s last opencast mine
Plans to restore the last opencast mine in the UK could be significantly curtailed due to a shortfall of tens of millions of pounds, a committee heard.
Corporate greed blamed for rising veterinary costs
Veterinary care is unaffordable for many pet owners in Wales due to “ridiculous” price increases fuelled by corporate greed, a committee heard.
Welsh Government urged to cough up cash for culture sector
Labour MS Alun Davies criticised cuts in the Welsh Government’s 2024/25 budget, warning arts funding has been down the pecking order for decades.