In a new blog for Caerphilly Observer, Islwyn AM Rhianon Passmore reflects on a fall in unemployment figures, cancer treatment times, and tackling domestic violence.“News is by its very nature the atypical….
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Pupils from Rhymney Comprehensive School take a trip to the Senedd
Pupils and teachers from Rhymney Comprehensive School got a chance to see Welsh politics up close and personal on Tuesday, July 12, as they took a trip to the Senedd in Cardiff Bay.
AMs call for action to reduce highest pollution levels on A472 Hafodyrynys road
Two Assembly Members have called on the Welsh Government to address recent problems around a heavily polluted road in Caerphilly County Borough.
Caerphilly AM Hefin David’s blog: May 16, 2016
In a new blog for Caerphilly Observer, recently elected Caerphilly AM Hefin David pays tribute to his predecessor and fellow campaigners, and speaks about an interesting first day in the Senedd.
“I can be your voice” UKIP’s Caerphilly AM candidate tells business owners at Welsh ICE
The upcoming European Union referendum dominated talk as UKIP’s Assembly candidate for Caerphilly, Sam Gould visited small business owners in the run-up to the Assembly election.
AM calls for cancer drug reassurance in Wales
Conservative South Wales East AM Mohammad Asghar has called on the Welsh Government to guarantee that a pancreatic cancer drug withdrawn in England remains available on the NHS in Wales.
Assembly Members’ concerns over draft Wales Bill
The UK Government’s draft Wales Bill is made for Wales, but not made with Wales, according to a National Assembly committee.The Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee has been looking at what impact…
Welsh Secretary: List of reserved powers for Westminster “too long”
Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb has admitted to Assembly Members that the list of reserved powers in the draft Wales Bill was “too long”.The draft Wales Bill would give new powers to the…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: November 5, 2015
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Draft Wales Bill labelled an “insult” as AMs unite in criticism
Assembly Members from Labour, Plaid Cymru and the Liberal Democrats have all criticised the draft Wales Bill, claiming it will weaken Wales’ current devolution settlement.