Plaid Cymru Senedd Member Lindsay Whittle talks Nation of Sanctuary and his recent engagements in his latest piece for Caerphilly Observer.
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Housing, refugees, and veterans dominate First Minister’s Questions
Rhun ap Iorwerth fielded questions on housing shortages, the Armed Forces, and the Nation of Sanctuary as he returned for his third First Minister’s Questions today.
What are the major parties saying about human rights, social justice, and equality?
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
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
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’
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
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
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?
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?