South Wales East MS Laura Anne Jones was found to have brought the Senedd into disrepute following an investigation into comments she made in a WhatsApp group chat.
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Former minister calls for urgent devolution of police powers
A Labour Senedd Member has called on the Welsh Government to hold talks with Westminster to ensure policing is “at long last, urgently devolved to Wales”.
Culture minister clashes with committee over funding
Culture minister Jack Sargeant said the Welsh Government’s “roll-over” draft budget, which increases broadly in line with inflation, marks a significant shift from only a few years ago.
Welsh Government set to miss key social housing target
Wales’ housing minister has been accused of “celebrating failure” after confirming the Welsh Government will miss a target to build 20,000 social homes.
Senedd’s speaker issues dire warning over £22m ‘black hole’
Elin Jones, the presiding officer or Llywydd, warned of dire knock-on effects for the Senedd of a failure to agree the Welsh Government’s 2026/27 budget.
Wales’ top lawyer backs ban on ex-politicians judging old colleagues
Former Senedd Members should be permanently banned from judging the conduct of old colleagues, Wales’ top lawyer has suggested – contradicting plans in a new recall bill.
Private care providers ‘making hay’ as plan to restrict profits ‘backfires’
Jake Berriman, leader of Powys Council, warned an “unforeseen” consequence has left councils with no choice but to cough up because other providers have fled the sector.
Tourism sector ‘bled dry’ by red tape, industry leaders warn
North Wales Tourism urged ministers to “slow down”, warning of a growing regulatory burden and a 30% business downturn in some areas.
Wales ‘failing to turn human rights rhetoric into reality’
Plaid Cymru MS Sioned Williams said disabled people, refugees and children are being let down by a system that fails to protect their rights.
Calls to end ‘national disgrace’ of veteran homelessness
James Evans warned it was unacceptable to have veterans sleeping on the streets, arguing that guaranteeing them a home should be a matter of “principle, not paperwork”.