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Welsh Conservatives and Reform reveal Senedd election plans

The Welsh Conservatives have failed to present five key pledges or priorities at the outset of their manifesto. Instead, the document opens with a letter from party leader Darren Millar that concentr...
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Check party policies before your Senedd vote – here’s why it matters

The upcoming Senedd election on Thursday marks my final newspaper column before voters head to the polls. Back in 1992, Britain experienced an early April General Election. Unexpectedly, the Conserva...

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Welsh Conservatives and Reform reveal Senedd election plans

The Welsh Conservatives have failed to present five key pledges or priorities at the outset of their manifesto. Instead, the document opens with a letter from party leader Darren Millar that concentr...
Politics

Check party policies before your Senedd vote – here’s why it matters

The upcoming Senedd election on Thursday marks my final newspaper column before voters head to the polls. Back in 1992, Britain experienced an early April General Election. Unexpectedly, the Conserva...
Politics

Councillor warns soldier prosecution proposals are risky

Think about what it means to serve in the armed forces—placing one's life in danger, protecting the country, witnessing comrades lose their lives—only to find that the present Attorney General, Lord H...
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Newport Labour’s road scheme under fire for missing information

A review of the Welsh Labour publication shows claims that the party has provided new road infrastructure. The M4 relief road scheme for Newport goes unmentioned. More than £120million was set aside ...
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Asghar: Wales let down – our 20mph and Royal Gwent plan

Natasha Asghar, the Welsh Conservatives' lead candidate for the Casnewydd Islwyn constituency, has said politicians must rebuild trust with voters who feel let down by devolution. The Conservatives a...
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Morden: Labour vows to shield children under 16 online

The MP for Newport East, Jessica Morden, has affirmed the government's commitment to addressing concerns about online platforms and protecting children under sixteen. The parliamentarian joined fello...
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Caution raised about Reform Party chief’s public service track record

Welsh residents risk waking up to Reform UK holding the largest number of seats in the Senedd unless they exercise caution. Reverting certain Welsh highways from 20mph back to 30mph would require an ...
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Welsh assembly hustings draw over 100 students

Students from Chepstow School in Monmouthshire made their voices heard at a recent political gathering as the Senedd elections approach. More than 100 pupils took part in the constituency hustings on...
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Senedd members to get £12k pay rise after 2026 election

Following the 2026 Senedd election, Members of the Senedd will receive salary increases of no less than £12,000, with certain individuals experiencing rises exceeding £25,000. The Independent Remuner...
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Senedd powers explained: What’s devolved and what’s not

The Welsh Parliament, known as Senedd Cymru, serves as Wales's devolved legislative body elected by the people, handling substantial areas of public administration. On May 7, Welsh voters will cast t...
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Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru pledges for the upcoming Senedd vote

The Welsh nationalist party's 2026 Senedd election platform outlines five central objectives: healthcare, childcare provision, economic development, education, and reducing child poverty. On health s...
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Andy Burnham’s Surprise Visit to Gwent Sparks Questions

The mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has been campaigning in Gwent for the Senedd elections – and has stated that he is doing so to back Labour candidates. The ex-cabinet minister, who left W...

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Child protection reforms prompt demands for answers about postponement

Council officers informed members that they are still unable to verify whether the substantial reorganisation of support for children and families has produced the intended outcomes, though initial si...
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Lifeboat service issues essential summer beach safety advice

Anyone planning trips to the coast during the warmer months is being advised to adhere to simple safety advice to ensure the protection of both themselves and their relatives. The Royal National Life...
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Elderly driver covers 1000 miles in battered vehicle for charity

A man in his sixties is taking part in a banger driving event to collect money for charitable purposes. Two competitors from Caerphilly – Marshal Wilson, aged 61, and co-driver Shadritk, aged 43 – ar...
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Newport traffic: expect delays, leave extra time

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