Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has called on the Welsh Government to improve working conditions for social workers and care assistants.The South Wales East AM, who is Plaid spokesman on social services,…
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South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 29
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Physical Punishment of ChildrenI spoke during First Minister’s Questions when Carwyn Jones was asked…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 15
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Energy companies rip off the publicAs Caerphilly Observer readers will know I raised the…
Caerphilly’s Labour AM attacks Plaid Cymru rivals for missing Assembly opening
Caerphilly’s Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert has attacked his Plaid Cymru rivals for not attending the Queen’s opening of the Assembly on Tuesday.Five Plaid AMs – including the former leader of Caerphilly County…
Caerphilly politicians blast Scottish Power for gas and electricity price hikes
The bosses of Britain’s power companies have been branded “gangsters in suits” by South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle.Mr Whittle was speaking at a debate in the Assembly on Wednesday and made…
Queen officially opens fourth Welsh Assembly
The Queen was in Cardiff yesterday to open the Fourth Assembly.The First Minister Carwyn Jones welcomed Her Majesty the Queen and said: “Today marks a new chapter for Wales. The historic vote…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 1
In his first blog for Caerphilly Observer since being elected, former council leader and new South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Allan PritchardI wanted to wish Allan…
Plaid AM calls for help for those affected by Newport job losses
Lindsay Whittle, Plaid Cymru AM for the South East region, has described the loss of 150 jobs at the Passport Office in Newport as a bitter blow for the city.The UK Government…
New AM Lindsay Whittle waives £13,000 councillor allowance
The former leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council who stepped down after his election to the Welsh Assembly has said he will not be taking the £13,000 councillor allowance.Plaid Cymru’s Lindsay Whittle…
New leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council elected
Penmaen councillor Allan Pritchard has been elected as the new leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council.Cllr Pritchard, who was formerly the deputy leader of the council, was elected at a special council…