Voters should have a right to remove misbehaving Senedd members from office between elections to restore trust in politicians from all-time lows, a committee heard.
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Standards chief ‘troubled’ by plan to ban lying politicians
The standards commissioner criticised “clumsy” plans to make it a criminal offence for Senedd members and candidates to deliberately deceive the public.
Nominations open for next Welsh Youth Parliament
As the youth parliament enters its third term, young people across Wales will have the chance to elect 60 new members to represent them.
‘Wales sleepwalking into disaster for vulnerable children’
Private providers gave evidence to the Senedd’s health committee about the Welsh Government’s plans to “eliminate” profit from the children’s social care sector.
MS’s suspension from Welsh Labour lifted after police say no offence committed
South Wales Police said it found Islwyn MS Rhianon Passmore had not committed an offence, with Welsh Labour lifting her suspension in response.
Concern over ‘unfathomable’ quarry decision
Senedd members urged the Welsh Government to do more to protect people from the impact of quarrying amid concerns about the health and environmental impact.
Senedd debates ‘irrational’ Welsh Government culture cuts
Senedd members debated a 12,075-name petition calling on the Welsh Government to reverse cuts to Wales’ cultural institutions.
Call for local ownership of green energy projects
The Senedd debated a proposal for a bill to require profits from renewable energy developments to be kept in Wales.
‘A proud moment’: Peredur Owen Griffiths MS on Plaid Cymru’s election campaign launch
South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths discusses Plaid Cymru’s campaign launch ahead of the upcoming general election.
‘Historic moment’: Senedd reform plans given Royal Assent
“Once-in-a-generation” plans to reform the Senedd have now passed into law after gaining Royal Assent.