South Wales East MS Laura Anne Jones was also found to have breached the Senedd’s rules on discrimination, but she was cleared of allegations of fraudulent expenses.
Tag: Senedd
Separate Welsh legal jurisdiction ‘inevitably developing’
The Welsh Government’s chief legal adviser flatly denied reports a separate Welsh legal jurisdiction is off the agenda, telling the Senedd: “I said no such thing.”
Senedd unites in cross-party remembrance debate
Ken Skates, who is responsible for policy related to the Armed Forces in Wales, led a debate to honour the service and sacrifice of all those who have worn the Armed Forces uniform.
Two-year gap for ex-politicians on conduct committee too short, watchdog warns
Douglas Bain expressed concerns about former MSs being eligible to join the committee only two years after standing down or not being returned at an election.
‘This should not be happening in one of the richest countries in the world’
In his first blog for Caerphilly Observer since his by-election victory, Plaid Cymru MS Lindsay Whittle discusses poverty in Caerphilly, his first few weeks in the job, and more.
‘Smoke and mirrors’ after 20 years of ‘inaction’ over landfill stench
Regulators have been accused of presenting “flawed and misleading” evidence to a Senedd inquiry into a stench from a tip which has plagued people’s lives for nearly 20 years.
‘Don’t follow suit’: Welsh tourism bill faces ‘horror story’ warning from Scotland
Tourism leaders have urged Wales not to follow Scotland’s lead by replicating a “failed” licensing scheme that has “harmed” the industry and created a “thriving black market”.
14,000 job losses or 22% tax hike: The stark choice facing Welsh councils
Welsh councils have warned plugging a £436m budget gap for next year would require an average council tax increase of 22% or the loss of 14,000 jobs.
Votes to be counted day after next Senedd election instead of overnight
Daytime counts have become common practice in Wales, with votes for the 2021 Senedd election being counted during the daytime on the day following the election.
‘Relief beyond measure that the people of Caerphilly chose hope over hatred’
In this blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Delyth Jewell discusses the upcoming UK budget and the recent Caerphilly by-election.