Plans to ensure equal representation of women in the Senedd have been described as a waste of time, energy and resources due to the likelihood of legal roadblocks.
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Increased council tax premiums on second homes and empty properties raises more than £17m
Julie James said more than £17m additional revenue was raised by councils in 2022/23 to be invested in public services, including addressing homelessness and social housing.
‘It changed the fabric of our society’ – Peredur Owen Griffiths MS on the miners’ strike
On the 40th anniversary of the 1984-85 Miners’ Strike, Peredur Owen Griffiths MS discusses its impact on Wales in his blog for Caerphilly Observer.
“Wales deserves better”: Delyth Jewell MS hits out at ‘short-term sticking plaster solutions’
South Wales East MS Delyth Jewell discusses the recent budget announcements from the Welsh Government and UK Government.
Campaign for Wales-specific gender dysphoria service raised in Senedd
Caerphilly MS Hefin David raised a campaign led by Sean Donovan, a constituent, who is calling for better access to help with gender dysphoria closer to home.
Senedd expansion referendum calls voted down
Labour, Plaid Cymru and the Lib Dems voted down a Conservative amendment for a referendum on plans to increase the size of the Senedd.
UK Government accused of dragging its feet over WASPI campaign
The WASPI campaign was launched amid concerns about the way in which women’s state pension age was increased from 60 to 66 in line with men.
Welsh Government urged to support ‘invaluable’ children’s charity Sparkle
Natasha Asghar MS has urged the Welsh Government to explore funding to support children’s charity Sparkle.
Minister demands urgent overhaul of energy market
Jane Hutt warned that energy costs will remain almost double pre-crisis levels despite a decrease in the price cap from April.
Labour and Plaid Cymru vote against changes to proposed new elections system
Senedd polls from 2026 would use a so-called closed list-system, which would see the electorate voting for parties rather than specific candidates.