MSs agreed the general principles of the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) bill, which would expand the Welsh Parliament from 60 to 96 members.
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Long-awaited plans to overhaul environmental governance unveiled
Julie James announced the publication of a Welsh Government white paper on establishing environmental principles, strengthening governance and introducing biodiversity targets.
“I don’t think it’s desirable for Wales” – First Minister on Welsh independence
Independence may be a viable option, but it would not be a desirable one, the First Minister said as he responded to a commission on Wales’ constitutional future.
“Silent, often invisible” oesophageal and stomach cancers claiming far too many lives
A surgeon-turned-Senedd member raised concerns about “silent, often invisible” oesophageal and stomach cancers claiming far too many lives in Wales.
Hospices face an ‘existential threat’ due to rising costs and increasing demand
Mabon ap Gwynfor led a debate on the charitable hospice sector in Wales, raising concerns about its short- and medium-term sustainability after years of underinvestment.
Calls for council tax votes rejected by Senedd
The Welsh Parliament has rejected calls to force local authorities to hold a referendum on any council tax rise more than 5%.
Tory leader cleared of breaking rules over 20mph ‘blanket’ description
The Senedd’s standards commissioner said the “blanket” description was “imprecise and inaccurate” – but not untruthful.
Aneurin Bevan Health Board ‘made insufficient progress on tackling its growing financial deficit’
ABUHB is one of three Welsh health boards facing increased Welsh Government scrutiny amid concerns about planning, finances and emergency care.
Abortion clinic protestor guidance proves why Wales needs powers over policing and justice — MS
Labour MS Jenny Rathbone raised concerns about the UK Government issuing watered down draft guidance on safe zones around abortion clinics.
“Ending child poverty must be an absolute priority for governments at all levels”
MSs quizzed Jane Hutt as the social justice minister gave a statement about this week’s publication of the Welsh Government’s child poverty strategy.