Concerns have been raised about the proposed closed-list system, which would see the electorate vote for parties rather than people.
Author: Chris Haines - ICNN Senedd Reporter
‘Young people so overwhelmed by state of our planet that it’s having a negative effect on their mental state’
Delyth Jewell outlined plans for a climate assurance bill, describing a surge in anxiety and fear as a hidden calamity of the climate crisis.
Tory MS warns of predicted £646m funding gap in social services
Conservative MS Gareth Davies led a debate on the social care system in Wales amid concerns about a recruitment and retention crisis.
Nearly two-thirds of health care services in Wales have not been inspected for five years
Gareth Davies MS led a Conservative debate on the “dismal findings” of Healthcare Inspectorate Wales’ 2022-23 annual report.
Warning fired over cuts to apprenticeship funding
A “devastating” near-25% cut in apprenticeship funding could cost the Welsh economy more than £400m over the long term, the Senedd heard.
Entry fees could be reintroduced at all national museums in Wales
Dawn Bowden told the Senedd’s culture committee that ending free access to museums is under consideration as public bodies look to generate additional income.
Independence a viable option for Wales, according to Welsh Government commission
Independence is a viable option but Wales would face a significant challenge in raising enough tax to pay for services, a Welsh Government commission has concluded.
Building sector recruitment issues causing ‘major, major problems’ for councils across Wales
Peter Richards, who has been building control manager at Swansea Council for 23 years, described recruitment issues as dire across the 22 councils in Wales.
Offering junior doctors a pay rise of more than 5% ‘not possible’ – health minister
Eluned Morgan told the Senedd that the Welsh Government expected a significant impact from this week’s three-day junior doctor strike.
Welsh economy minister brands UK levelling-up funding an “incoherent mess”
Vaughan Gething described replacement EU funding streams as an “incoherent mess, with very little planning, consultation or economic logic”.