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Category: Opinion

Wales wants to punish lying politicians – how would it work?

Thursday, May 1, 2025Thursday, May 1, 2025

Bangor University’s Stephen Clear looks at plans that would make it a criminal offence for Senedd Members, ministers or candidates to deliberately deceive the public.

Conservative Senedd Member announces she won’t stand in Caerphilly area at next election

Thursday, April 17, 2025Thursday, April 17, 2025

In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Conservative Senedd Member for South Wales East Laura Anne Jones announced she has been selected to stand for Monmouthshire and Torfaen at the next election.

Hefin David MS talks drone technology and welfare reforms

Wednesday, April 16, 2025Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Caerphilly’s Labour MS Hefin David discusses drone technology and welfare reform plans in this blog for Caerphilly Observer.

‘Times have changed, crimes have changed, and policing has had to adapt’

Friday, April 11, 2025Friday, April 11, 2025

Gwent’s police and crime commissioner, Jane Mudd, discusses her new Police, Crime and Justice Plan, which was launched last month.

‘What a shameful situation this truly is’: Delyth Jewell MS attacks benefit cuts

Thursday, April 3, 2025Thursday, April 3, 2025

Plaid Cymru Senedd Member Delyth Jewell hits out at UK Government benefit changes in this blog for Caerphilly Observer.

Peredur Owen Griffiths MS: ‘Without people power, the council would not be reconsidering their decision’

Wednesday, April 2, 2025Wednesday, April 2, 2025

South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths talks sports pitch hire fees, Plaid Cymru’s recent conference, and grassfires in his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer.

Caerphilly Observer attends Buckingham Palace reception for local media

Thursday, March 27, 2025Thursday, March 27, 2025

His Majesty The King has paid tribute to the work of local media with a special event at Buckingham Palace.

‘It’s so important that our national sport is available to everyone’

Thursday, March 20, 2025Thursday, March 20, 2025

In this blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Laura Anne Jones talks free-to-air Six Nations coverage, teacher recruitment and more.

Council leader: ‘We are making changes to proposals due to your feedback’

Tuesday, March 18, 2025Tuesday, March 18, 2025

In this blog for Caerphilly Observer, council leader Sean Morgan discusses the role of public consultations in the council’s decision-making process.

Delyth Jewell MS voices support for efforts to protect ‘much-cherished community asset’

Friday, March 7, 2025Friday, March 7, 2025

In this month’s blog, South Wales East MS voices her support for Trethomas residents campaigning to protect green spaces in their village.

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