Mark Reckless AM, who will lead the Brexit Party assembly group, used Twitter to say: “I have decided to leave the Conservative Group in the Welsh Assembly as the UK Conservative government has broken its promise to deliver Brexit.”
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Call for more AMs as Welsh Assembly celebrates 20 years
In a speech to AMs marking the institution’s 20th anniversary, Elin Jones AM called for the Assembly’s capacity to be increased for the people of Wales to have a “fair and proportionate representation in their national Parliament.”
Number of peak-time rail carriages on Rhymney line to double
Currently, peak time trains on the Rhymney line only have two carriages, but this is set to increase to four from the middle of next month.
Wales now has the ability to raise income tax rates
Taxpayers in Wales will see no difference to the income tax they pay in the tax year 2019/20, as the rates will remain the same.
First Minister Mark Drakeford promises review following council pay row
Rules governing the pay of senior council officers are to be reviewed following Caerphilly Council’s pay scandal, First Minister Mark Drakeford has said.
New AM Delyth Jewell paid tribute to Steffan Lewis in her maiden Senedd speech
Ms Jewell was sworn in as an Assembly Member following the death of Mr Lewis from Bowel cancer.
Delyth Jewell sworn in as new Plaid Cymru AM
Ms Jewell became Plaid Cymru’s regional AM for South Wales East on Friday, February 8 after taking her oath.
Delyth Jewell announced as AM following death of Steffan Lewis
Ms Jewell was second on Plaid’s list in 2016 behind Mr Lewis and will take her oath of office in due course.
Mark Drakeford confirmed as new First Minister of Wales
Following a vote in the Senedd, Mr Drakeford won the support of 30 Assembly Members, steering off challenges from the leaders of Plaid Cymru and the Welsh Conservatives.
Mark Drakeford named new leader of Welsh Labour
Cardiff West AM Mark Drakeford has just been announced as Carwyn Jones’ successor