In one of his final acts as first minister, Mark Drakeford led a debate on the report of the independent commission on Wales’ constitutional future.
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Standing ovation for Mark Drakeford as outgoing FM gives resignation speech
Senedd members from across the political divide paid tribute to Mark Drakeford as he officially resigned after five years as Wales’ first minister.
Concerns over how incoming recycling changes will affect charities
Concerns have been raised about the potential impact of forthcoming changes to workplace recycling rules on charities in Caerphilly County Borough.
Could Wales follow Scotland and make bus travel free for under-22s?
MSs quizzed Transport Scotland officials about the Scottish Government’s free bus pass for children and young people aged five to 21.
How and when will Vaughan Gething become Wales’ next First Minister?
Following Vaughan Gething’s victory in the Welsh Labour leadership contest, here’s what to expect as the formal resignation and nomination process gets under way.
‘New era’ – Reaction as Vaughan Gething set to become First Minister
Vaughan Gething, who will succeed Mark Drakeford, earned a narrow victory over leadership rival Jeremy Miles – winning 51.7% of the vote.
More needs to be done to regenerate Wales’ town centres, Senedd hears
More must be done to regenerate Wales’ town centres due to the impact of the pandemic, out-of-town developments and changing shopping habits, the Senedd heard.
Voting closes in Welsh Labour leadership election – Winner to be announced on Saturday
Welsh Labour members have been voting for their party’s next leader following Mark Drakeford’s decision to step down as party leader and First Minister.
Should mobile phones be banned in schools? MS calls for Welsh Government guidance
Three young people helped a Senedd member pen a speech questioning whether mobile phones should be banned in Wales’ schools.
Welsh Government scheme to tackle fuel poverty will go live in April
The Welsh Government confirmed a new £30m programme aimed at tackling fuel poverty will not be in place until after winter ends.