Lindsay Whittle has taken his seat in the Senedd for the first time since winning the Caerphilly by-election – and paid tribute to his predecessor Hefin David in his opening speech.
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Why did the polls get the Caerphilly Senedd by-election wrong?
Paul Whiteley, of the University of Essex, looks at why the pollsters got the result of the Caerphilly Senedd by-election wrong.
Whittle promises to be a ‘voice for Caerphilly’ ahead of first Senedd session
Lindsay Whittle, who was elected as Caerphilly’s new Senedd Member nearly two weeks ago, has vowed to “fight for every community in the constituency”.
Welsh Government details £27bn spending plans amid political wrangling
The Welsh Government has unveiled details of the £27bn draft budget as ministers face a significant political test to get the spending plans passed by the Senedd.
Plaid Cymru’s victory in Caerphilly is a warning to both Labour and Reform
Swansea University’s Matt Wall and Louis Bromfield explore Plaid Cymru’s Caerphilly by-election victory and what it means for them, Labour, and Reform.
‘You’re not listening’: Committee grills housing secretary on building safety bill
Labour’s Lee Waters accused Jayne Bryant of ignoring warnings from the sector about pushing through a bill that risks curtailing construction amid a “housing emergency”.
Wales hits pause on weight-loss drugs due to huge demand
GPs will continue to be blocked from prescribing new weight-loss drugs by the Welsh Government because NHS Wales is not ready for the huge demand.
Greyhound racing industry defends sport as Wales weighs ban
The greyhound racing industry has hit back at plans to ban the sport in Wales, claiming data shows deaths have “more than halved” and injuries saw a “significant drop” last year.
Plaid Cymru’s Whittle sworn in as new Caerphilly Senedd Member
Mr Whittle saw off the challenge from Reform UK’s Llŷr Powell on a night where Labour were condemned to a distant third place.
Council ward by-election on the cards after Plaid’s Senedd win
The ballot boxes have been cleared away at Caerphilly Leisure Centre – but its result means another by-election is on the cards, due to recent rules preventing Senedd Members from also representing local authorities.