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Tag: Nation of Sanctuary

What are the major parties saying about human rights, social justice, and equality?

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The Senedd election is nearly here – but where do each of the main parties do stand on social issues such as LGBTQ+ rights, disability rights, and immigration?

Caerphilly MP defends Ukrainian community in parliament

Thursday, October 30, 2025Thursday, October 30, 2025

Caerphilly’s Ukrainian community have been defended in parliament following attacks on the Nation of Sanctuary scheme during the recent Senedd by-election.

Town centre protests over Nation of Sanctuary pass without incident

Monday, October 20, 2025Monday, October 20, 2025

Two protests were held in Caerphilly town centre on Saturday October 18 – one opposing the Welsh Government’s Nation of Sanctuary scheme, and a much larger counter-protest supporting the policy.

Ukrainians’ concerns over Nation of Sanctuary ‘misinformation’

Friday, October 17, 2025Friday, October 17, 2025

Ukrainians in Caerphilly have voiced concerns over by-election campaign “misinformation” regarding the Welsh Government’s Nation of Sanctuary scheme.

Caerphilly’s Senedd by-election candidates face off in feisty BBC Wales TV debate

Wednesday, October 15, 2025Wednesday, October 15, 2025

At a packed Bedwas Workmen’s Hall the hopefuls fielded questions on voters’ pressing issues, from public services to immigration.

Green Party tree planted in Caerphilly’s Ukrainian Gratitude Orchard

Wednesday, October 8, 2025Wednesday, October 8, 2025

An apple tree donated by the Wales Green Party has been planted at Caerphilly’s Ukrainian Gratitude Orchard in Morgan Jones Park.

Is immigration really an issue for the Caerphilly Senedd by-election?

Tuesday, September 30, 2025Thursday, October 2, 2025

Census data shows Caerphilly County Borough has one of the lowest proportions of foreign-born residents in Wales, so should immigration be a major issue for voters?

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