In this piece for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Delyth Jewell calls for Wales to have powers over policing.
Tag: Senedd
Council leader and MS at odds over local government funding
Cllr Dimitri Batrouni cited comments made by Peredur Owen Griffiths, a Plaid Cymru Senedd Member, during a recent debate on local government funding in the Welsh Parliament.
‘One of the most moving accounts I have personally ever heard’
In this piece for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly’s Senedd Member Lindsay Whittle discusses recent Holocaust memorial events, A&E waiting times and more.
Minimum alcohol pricing to rise by 15p as Senedd backs plans
The minimum pricing was introduced in 2020 in a bid to reduce alcohol-related deaths and illnesses in Wales.
Bus shakeup bill officially becomes law after receiving Royal Assent
Plans to overhaul bus services in Wales, putting ministers in the driving seat to decide routes, timetables and fares, have become law in Wales.
Wales is trying to outlaw political lying, without curbing free speech
Bangor University’s Stephen Clear explores Senedd plans to tackle deliberate lying from politicians – and the problems those efforts are facing.
St David Awards finalists announced by First Minister
Ystrad Mynach boxer Lauren Price MBE and Aberbargoed actor Luke Evans are among the finalists for this year’s St David Awards.
Welsh Government’s £27.5bn final budget proposals approved
The Welsh Government’s £27.5bn budget plans have been approved by the Senedd after ministers struck a deal with Plaid Cymru – whose members abstained from the vote.
Call for action to improve Wales’ low breast cancer screening uptake rates
South Wales East MS Laura Anne Jones has written to health secretary Jeremy Miles following a Senedd debate on the issue.
Shadow health secretary booted off party’s front bench amid defection rumours
Welsh Conservative MS James Evans has been kicked off his party’s front bench and had the whip removed amid speculation linking him with a switch to Reform UK.