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Tag: Senedd

The Senedd Commission: What is it and what does it do?

Friday, May 22, 2026Friday, May 22, 2026

The Senedd Commission is often mentioned when discussing Welsh politics – but what actually is it and what does it do?

Recesses: What are they, who decides them, and when is the Senedd at work?

Friday, May 22, 2026Friday, May 22, 2026

With the mid-term recess approaching, the Senedd is gearing up for a break just two weeks into its seventh term.

Senedd Commission to decide future of Ty Hywel office building

Thursday, May 21, 2026Thursday, May 21, 2026

The current lease on Tŷ Hywel expires in 2032, leaving the Senedd Commission with just six years to decide its next steps.

Reform leader unveils his party’s shadow cabinet

Wednesday, May 20, 2026Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Casnewydd Islwyn MS Dan Thomas, leader of Reform in Wales, has announced his frontbench team in the Senedd.

First Minister outlines priorities for Welsh Government – but admits independence talk with PM

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has pledged to tackle child poverty, cut NHS waiting lists and stand up for Wales during this Senedd term – while also revealing he discussed Welsh independence with the Prime Minister.

Members appointed to the first Senedd committee

Tuesday, May 19, 2026Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The Senedd has appointed members to the all-important business committee, bringing the it one step closer to resuming work as usual.

Welsh Labour interim leader names party’s Senedd spokespeople

Tuesday, May 19, 2026Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Ken Skates has named his party’s frontbench roles, with Welsh Labour saying it is “committed to holding the Welsh Government to account”.

Politics is a brutal game

Monday, May 18, 2026Monday, May 18, 2026

The new voting system in the recent Senedd election exposed how brutal politics can be.

‘We come from different political parties, but we all share the same purpose’

Sunday, May 17, 2026Friday, May 15, 2026

New Senedd Llywydd Huw Irranca-Davies pledges to lead an open, respectful and collaborative chamber focused on serving communities across Wales.

Welsh Conservative leader announces shadow cabinet roles

Friday, May 15, 2026Friday, May 15, 2026

All seven of the party’s MSs have been given shadow cabinet roles, including Casnewydd Islwyn MS Natasha Asghar – who takes on the health and social care brief.

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