Rhun ap Iorwerth led a debate calling for the “outdated and unfair” Barnett formula to be scrapped, warning Wales gets a “poor deal”.
Tag: Senedd
‘Like an episode of Yes Minister’: civil servants ‘obstructed’ public appointments inquiry
Welsh Government bigwigs obstructed an inquiry into public appointments then failed to accept a single one of its recommendations, a watchdog committee warned.
University cuts ‘affecting student mental health’
Students called for an overhaul to make Welsh universities more financially sustainable amid concerns about the uncertainty of sweeping cuts impacting on mental health.
‘Real danger a Welsh university could collapse next year’
Dan Beard, who chairs Unison Cymru’s higher education forum, told the Senedd’s education committee: “Without change, we will see universities collapsing or contracting significantly.”
‘Physics education is at breaking point’: calls for teaching incentives to match England’s
Physics education is at breaking point in Wales due to a lack of teachers, yet training bursaries are £14,000 higher across the border in England, a committee heard.
Welsh Government criticised over drop in maths teachers and ‘ineffective teaching’
The Welsh Government has come under scrutiny over a decline in specialist maths teachers, as well as the quality of maths lessons being taught across Wales.
Senedd debates petition to reopen railway line connecting north and south Wales
Senedd Members debated calls to reopen railway lines along the west coast of Wales to connect north and south but balked at the estimated £2bn cost.
Laura Anne Jones MS: ‘Bluetongue restrictions are completely disproportionate’
In her monthly blog for Caerphilly Observer, Conservative Senedd Member for South Wales East, Laura Anne Jones, talks about the spread of bluetongue, and the decision to reverse winter fuel payment cuts
Senedd rejects renewed calls for M4 relief road
Senedd Members roundly rejected Conservative calls to deliver an M4 relief road, six years on from the Welsh Government pulling the plug on the project.
First Minister grilled on ‘scattergun’ international strategy
The Senedd’s culture committee scrutinised Baroness Morgan about the Welsh Government’s international strategy and plans for an investment summit.