Vaughan Gething’s time as Wales’ First Minister teeters on the brink after four ministers resigned from the Welsh Government.
Tag: Senedd
First Minister speaks of need to win back trust of Welsh farmers
Vaughan Gething told a scrutiny committee the relationship with farmers has improved significantly in the months since widespread protests against subsidy reforms.
First Minister grilled over minister’s sacking
Vaughan Gething denied there is any onus on him to prove Hannah Blythyn leaked to the press despite her denials and confirmation she was not the source.
‘A feeling of relief’: Hefin David MS welcomes new UK Government and talks public transport
Caerphilly MS Hefin David welcomes the new Labour UK Government, and discusses public transport, in this blog for Caerphilly Observer.
King Charles III addresses Senedd to mark 25th anniversary of Welsh devolution
King Charles III addressed the Welsh Parliament on a visit to celebrate 25 years since the then-National Assembly for Wales was established in 1999.
Concerns over ‘broken’ funding model as Welsh universities ‘left to wither’
Cefin Campbell told the Senedd the greatest burden will fall on students, with a reduction in services, as he warned a further tuition fee increase may be inevitable.
Culture secretary vows push to keep free-to-air Six Nations games
Lesley Griffiths told the Senedd she will be seeking a meeting with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to discuss the issue.
‘We are not for sale’ – Young people back plan to remove profit from care
Four remarkable young people gave evidence to the Senedd’s health committee about their experiences of Wales’ social care system, supporting plans to stamp out profiteering.
Call to bring forward council tax shake-up rejected
Peredur Owen Griffiths, Plaid Cymru’s shadow local government secretary, warned council tax imposes a disproportionate burden on poorer households.
Welsh Government backs down on newspaper notices
Plans to remove a legal requirement for council tax notices to be printed in local newspapers were abandoned at the 11th hour.