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Reform MS Joe Martin banned from speaking in the Senedd
A Reform MS has been banned from speaking in the Senedd until he apologises for claiming white people were being replaced in the UK. Presiding Officer Huw Irranca-Davies said Joe Martin's comments were clearly "discriminatory" and "offensive". On Tuesday Martin asked the Welsh government for a statement on the "demographic replacement of white British people". Reform was asked for comment.
New body will look at case for Welsh independence, and more devolution
The case for Welsh independence, as well as more devolution for Cardiff Bay, will be considered by a new body set-up by the Plaid Cymru Welsh government. A National Commission for Wales will provide "advice, evidence and analysis" on the country's constitutional future, the Cardiff administration said. The minister in charge announced on Tuesday it will be led by two chairs - a former ambassador to France and an academic expert on constitutional law.
More to come on devolution of Welsh justice, says UK minister
A UK government minister says the "potential is high" for control of parts of the criminal justice system to pass from Westminster to Wales. The devolution of policing and prisons are key demands of the Plaid Cymru Welsh government, which has been in power since May. Justice Secretary Alex Norris said conversations are taking place with the Cardiff administration. While they were "further ahead" on youth justice, he said there was "more to come".
Plaid Werdd Cymru am ddewis arweinydd newydd i ddisodli Anthony Slaughter
Ffynhonnell y llun, PA Disgrifiad o’r llun, Yn ôl Zack Polanski, mae Anthony Slaughter wedi bod yn "llais enfawr dros Gymru" GanDavid Deans , Gohebydd gwleidyddol BBC Cymru a Gwen Aeron, BBC Cymru Fyw Cyhoeddwyd 17 munud yn ôl Bydd aelodau Plaid Werdd Cymru yn pleidleisio yn ddiweddarach eleni i ddewis olynydd i Anthony Slaughter fel arweinydd y blaid. Mae Mr Slaughter wedi bod yn arwain y blaid ers 2018, ond mae rheolau'r blaid yn golygu bod yn rhaid iddo gamu o'r swydd ar ôl cwblhau tri thymor.
Plaid Werdd Cymru am ddewis arweinydd newydd i ddisodli Anthony Slaughter
Ffynhonnell y llun, PA Disgrifiad o’r llun, Yn ôl Zack Polanski, mae Anthony Slaughter wedi bod yn "llais enfawr dros Gymru" GanDavid Deans , Gohebydd gwleidyddol BBC Cymru a Gwen Aeron, BBC Cymru Fyw Cyhoeddwyd 8 munud yn ôl Bydd aelodau Plaid Werdd Cymru yn pleidleisio yn ddiweddarach eleni i ddewis olynydd i Anthony Slaughter fel arweinydd y blaid. Mae Mr Slaughter wedi bod yn arwain y blaid ers 2018, ond mae rheolau'r blaid yn golygu bod yn rhaid iddo gamu o'r swydd ar ôl cwblhau tri thymor.
Wales Green Party to pick new leader to replace Anthony Slaughter
Follow Wales Green Party to pick new leader to replace Anthony Slaughter David Deans - Wales politics reporter Mon, November 9, 2026 at 9:05 AM EST Anthony Slaughter has led the Greens in Wales since 2018 [BBC] Green Party members in Wales will vote later this year to decide who will take over from Anthony Slaughter as party leader. Slaughter, who has led the party since 2018, is required by party rules to step away from the job after completing three terms.
Data centre plan should get approval, council planners say
The development of a controversial data centre plan has been given a boost after council planners recommended it should go ahead. But hurdles remain before developer Curtis Hall can get permission to build it on the site of an existing park and ride off the A48 near Llanrumney in Cardiff. The plans - which could include a temporary gas power plant - have attracted formal objections from all the area's Members of the Senedd (MSs), and petitions have attracted about 4,000 signatures.
Smart glasses can be used for speeches in the Senedd, presiding officer says
Follow Smart glasses can be used for speeches in the Senedd, presiding officer says David Deans - Wales politics reporter Thu, November 5, 2026 at 8:43 AM EST Jason O'Connell has used smart glasses to deliver speeches in the Senedd [BBC] Smart glasses can be used in the Senedd's debating chamber, the parliament's presiding officer has ruled, after a Reform member prompted debate by using them to make a speech.
Welsh minister told campaigner Plaid would not reverse promise for Covid inquiry
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Welsh minister told campaigner Plaid would not reverse promise for Covid inquiry
A Welsh minister reassured the bereaved daughter of a Covid-19 victim that Plaid Cymru would not roll back on a commitment to hold a pandemic inquiry two months before her party entered government. In a private message seen by BBC Wales, Heledd Fychan told the campaigner that she had "communicated badly" in an interview in which she had said there would be an investigation instead of a full inquiry.
Welsh government mini-budget passes after Plaid-Labour deal
The Senedd has passed the Welsh government's mini-budget, nearly four months after the original version was defeated, following a deal between Plaid Cymru ministers and Labour. Under the agreement, announced last month, an extra £60m will be spent on supporting children with additional learning needs (ALN). Labour, now in opposition after heavy election losses, had rejected a £40m package spread over three years in July, with leader Ken Skates demanding £100m this financial year instead.
Bereaved families accuse Plaid ministers of betrayal over Covid review
A campaigner for families bereaved during the pandemic says she feels betrayed by the announcement of a Wales-only Covid review by Plaid Cymru ministers, instead of the public inquiry the party had supported for years. On Tuesday ministers told the Senedd how the review would be led by Prof Daniel Wincott of Cardiff University, and would conclude by March 2029. The entire opposition united against the plans, accusing ministers of letting victims down.
Burnham's devolution plan won't work in Wales, former Labour minister says
Andy Burnham has called on Wales and Scotland to devolve powers to local authorities Prime Minister Andy Burnham's call for governments to hand more powers down to regions and cities "just doesn't work" in Wales, a former Welsh government minister has said. Lee Waters is one of two ex-Labour ministers who have criticised the UK government's push for Wales to hand more powers to local councils.
Talks over Plaid child poverty payment positive, says Welsh secretary
Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock says "positive" talks are taking place over Plaid Cymru's flagship plans for a payment for Wales' poorest parents. Plaid ministers in Cardiff want to trial offering £10 a week for 15,000 children aged under six, in households already receiving universal credit. Finance Minister Elin Jones has asked for the payment - known as Cynnal - to be exempt from taxation and disregarded from benefits.
Chancellor urges Welsh government to give people £100 for energy bills
Follow Chancellor urges Welsh government to give people £100 for energy bills Mark Palmer - Assistant editor, Wales politics; David Deans - Wales politics reporter Wed, October 28, 2026 at 10:33 AM EDT Chancellor urges Welsh government to give people £100 for energy bills The chancellor has urged the Welsh government to implement a £100 "household energy payment" to council taxpayers.
Plaid demands more cash, but how could the Budget affect Wales?
Plaid Cymru ministers say they want extra cash for railways and public services in Wales ahead of the UK government's Budget on Wednesday. Welsh Finance Minister Elin Jones called for the Chancellor John Healey to set out spending plans that "finally treats us fairly". The Budget announces Westminster's tax and spending plans for the year ahead - and more cash given to English public services could result in extra spending in Wales where they are devolved.
Ffrae wrth i ASau Reform alw am wahardd gorchuddion wyneb Mwslimaidd
Ffynhonnell y llun, Getty Images Disgrifiad o’r llun, Cyn y ddadl yn y siambr cafodd protest ei chynnal y tu allan i'r Senedd ym Mae Caerdydd GanIfan Ywain, BBC Cymru Fyw a David Deans, Gohebydd Gwleidyddol Cyhoeddwyd 17 munud yn ôl Roedd 'na ffrae yn y Senedd nos Fercher ar ôl i aelodau Reform alw am wahardd defnydd o orchuddion wyneb Mwslimaidd, megis y burka.
Ffrae wrth i ASau Reform alw am wahardd gorchuddion wyneb Mwslimaidd
Ffynhonnell y llun, Getty Images Disgrifiad o’r llun, Cyn y ddadl yn y siambr cafodd protest ei chynnal y tu allan i'r Senedd ym Mae Caerdydd GanIfan Ywain, BBC Cymru Fyw a David Deans, Gohebydd Gwleidyddol Cyhoeddwyd 17 munud yn ôl Roedd 'na ffrae yn y Senedd nos Fercher ar ôl i aelodau Reform alw am wahardd defnydd o orchuddion wyneb Mwslimaidd, megis y burka.
Angry scenes and protests at Senedd as Reform call for ban on Muslim face coverings
There were bad-tempered and dramatic exchanges in the Senedd on Wednesday night as members of Reform called for Muslim religious face coverings, such as the burka, to be banned. Politicians from the party said they were "anti-British", allowed Muslim women to hide their identities, and suggested they represented an "alien culture".
Council tax revaluation to be delayed in Wales to 2032
Follow Council tax revaluation to be delayed in Wales to 2032 David Deans - Wales political reporter Tue, October 20, 2026 at 1:02 PM EDT [C T Aylward/ Getty Images] Wales' finance minister has said the Welsh government intends to delay a revaluation of homes for council tax to 2032. Elin Jones said on Tuesday she could not afford the kind of financial relief she would want to put in place if she went ahead with a planned 2028 revaluation.
Decision on revaluing Welsh homes to be made by government
Welsh homes have not been revalued for 23 years, and Plaid Cymru has repeatedly failed to commit to doing it since the party came to power The Welsh government is set to announce whether a major revaluation of homes will happen, following uncertainty over whether ministers will go ahead with planned changes to council tax. Reforms that were postponed in 2024 estimated that 800,000 homes could see cuts in council tax bills, and that 470,000 of the most expensive properties could see increases.
First minister promises to look at Welsh council powers
The Welsh government is to examine the powers councils have and how authorities work together regionally, the first minister has announced. At a speech at Cardiff University, Rhun ap Iorwerth announced that this could lead to new legislation after the next election in 2030. He is due to meet Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who says ministers in Cardiff should hand more powers to local authorities, later this month.
Data centre developers may build ‘climate-wrecking’ gas power plant next door
The developer of a proposed data centre in Cardiff has said it is also seeking permission to build a gas power plant to get it up and running. Developer Curtis Hall said the plant, which could operate for up to five years, may be needed if the site cannot get on the national grid quick enough. It also said the gas turbine plan was a 'worst-case scenario', and the project – planned for the site of an existing park and ride near Llanrumney – would bring significant benefits.
Data centre developers may build 'climate-wrecking' gas power plant next door
David Deans - Wales political reporter Fri, 16 October 2026 at 9:53 pm UTC 7 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The proposed site for the development is surrounded by greenery on one side, and flanked by the A48 on the other [BBC] The developer of a proposed data centre in Cardiff has said it is also seeking permission to build a gas power plant to get it up and running.
Data centre developers may build 'climate-wrecking' gas power plant next door
The proposed site for the development is surrounded by greenery on one side, and flanked by the A48 on the other Plans for a data centre at Cardiff East Park and Ride site faces growing opposition from politicians. The developer of a proposed data centre in Cardiff has said it is also seeking permission to build a gas power plant to get it up and running.
Data centre developers may build 'climate-wrecking' gas power plant next door
The developer of a proposed data centre in Cardiff has said it is also seeking permission to build a gas power plant to get it up and running. Developer Curtis Hall said the plant, which could operate for up to five years, may be needed if the site cannot get on the national grid quick enough. It also said the gas turbine plan was a "worst-case scenario", and the project - planned for the site of an existing park and ride near Llanrumney - would bring significant benefits.
Llafur yn galw am ffordd liniaru'r M4 saith mlynedd ar ôl canslo'r cynllun
Ffynhonnell y llun, Getty Images Disgrifiad o’r llun, Rhoddodd Llywodraeth Cymru dan arweiniad Llafur y gorau i gynlluniau ar gyfer ffordd liniaru'r M4 yn 2019 GanDavid Deans a Manon Wiliam, BBC Cymru Fyw Cyhoeddwyd 20 munud yn ôl Mae arweinydd Llafur Cymru wedi galw ar weinyddiaeth Plaid Cymru i ddechrau gweithio ar ffordd liniaru'r M4, saith mlynedd ar ôl i'w blaid ganslo'r cynllun.
Llafur yn galw am ffordd liniaru'r M4 saith mlynedd ar ôl canslo'r cynllun
Ffynhonnell y llun, Getty Images Disgrifiad o’r llun, Rhoddodd Llywodraeth Cymru dan arweiniad Llafur y gorau i gynlluniau ar gyfer ffordd liniaru'r M4 yn 2019 GanDavid Deans a Manon Wiliam, BBC Cymru Fyw Cyhoeddwyd 15 munud yn ôl Mae arweinydd Llafur Cymru wedi galw ar weinyddiaeth Plaid Cymru i ddechrau gweithio ar ffordd liniaru'r M4, saith mlynedd ar ôl i'w blaid ganslo'r cynllun.
Labour calls for M4 relief road, seven years after axing the plan
Labour's Welsh leader has called for the Plaid Cymru administration to start work on an M4 relief road - seven years after his party had axed it. Ken Skates told BBC Wales that there was "no other option on the table" to solve congestion in Newport, and has backed a version of the original plan with changes. The move will be seen by some as an attempt to distance Welsh Labour from part of the legacy of former First Minister Mark Drakeford.
Labour calls for M4 relief road, seven years after axing the plan
Labour's Welsh leader has called for the Plaid Cymru administration to start work on an M4 relief road - seven years after his party had axed it. Ken Skates told BBC Wales that there was "no other option on the table" to solve congestion in Newport, and has backed a version of the original plan with changes. The move will be seen by some as an attempt to distance Welsh Labour from part of the legacy of former First Minister Mark Drakeford.
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