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‘We come from different political parties, but we all share the same purpose’
New Senedd Llywydd Huw Irranca-Davies pledges to lead an open, respectful and collaborative chamber focused on serving communities across Wales.
Welsh Conservative leader announces shadow cabinet roles
All seven of the party’s MSs have been given shadow cabinet roles, including Casnewydd Islwyn MS Natasha Asghar – who takes on the health and social care brief.
Why a new Plaid Cymru government may pose a fresh challenge for Westminster
Aberystwyth University’s Anwen Elias and Elin Royles discuss what Plaid Cymru in power means to the relationship between the Welsh and UK governments.
After a complete collapse, where does Welsh Labour go from here?
Nye Davies, of Cardiff University, looks at Welsh Labour’s Senedd election defeat and where the party could go from here.
Senedd committees: What are they and why are they so important?
The First Minister and Llywydd have been elected and the cabinet has been appointed – but there are still a few more steps before the Senedd can get back to business.
Council by-election a possibility as new Senedd Member praises ‘special’ borough ward
Donna Cushing, who represented the Hengoed ward on Caerphilly County Borough Council, was elected to the Senedd last week in the Sir Fynwy Torfaen constituency.
Meet the new Welsh Government cabinet: Who’s in, and what are their roles?
Rhun ap Iorwerth has named his first Welsh Government cabinet since becoming First Minister – the first-ever Plaid Cymru-led cabinet.
The Welsh Conservatives survived the Senedd election – now they must decide what they stand for
Lewis Norton, of Aberystwyth University, analyses the Welsh Conservatives’ performance in last week’s Senedd election.
Rhun ap Iorwerth appointed First Minister of Wales
The Senedd met on Tuesday May 12 – the first time since last week’s election – to appoint the new First Minister, as well as a new presiding officer, or Llywydd.