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Reform Welsh leader dismisses residency reports as ‘smears’

Jordan Jones 8 February 2026Politics Leave a Comment

Dan Thomas insists he lives in Wales despite reports of Bath property purchase, as political rivals question his priorities ahead of Senedd elections.

Plaid leader pledges no income tax rise if elected FM

Jordan Jones 8 February 2026Politics Leave a Comment

Rhun ap Iorwerth makes explicit promise not to raise income tax during BBC interview, whilst criticising Labour’s approach to securing fair funding for Wales.

Reform UK claims first Ynys Môn council seat in by-election win

Jordan Jones 7 February 2026Anglesey, North Wales, Politics, Wales News Leave a Comment

Celfyn Furlong secures historic victory in Ynys Gybi ward with 260-vote majority over Plaid Cymru.

Morgan tells Welsh public: Ditch Netflix, go to the pub

Jordan Jones 4 February 2026Politics Leave a Comment

First Minister Eluned Morgan sparks row by telling people to stop watching Netflix and support struggling pubs as Welsh government announces one-year business rates relief.

Morgan refuses to back Starmer ahead of Wales election

Jordan Jones 28 January 2026Politics Leave a Comment

Welsh first minister repeatedly dodges questions about PM’s performance, saying he’s “not on the ballot paper” in May’s Senedd elections.

Senedd passes £27bn budget after Labour-Plaid agreement

Jordan Jones 27 January 2026Mark Drakeford, Politics, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

Welsh government’s spending plans for NHS, schools and public services approved following deal that secured Plaid Cymru support in exchange for extra funding.

100 days to Senedd election as Plaid leads polls at 37%

Jordan Jones 27 January 2026Politics Leave a Comment

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth says Wales can vote for “positive new leadership” as polling shows his party commanding 37% support ahead of the 7 May election.

Welsh FM warns UK breakup ‘real possibility’ as Starmer faces heat

Jordan Jones 25 January 2026Politics Leave a Comment

Eluned Morgan refuses to rule out Prime Minister being ousted before year’s end, whilst warning May elections could have “profound implications” for United Kingdom’s future.

First Minister demands fairer funding for Wales

Jordan Jones 22 January 2026Politics, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

Eluned Morgan calls for Constitutional Reform Act and independent oversight to ensure Wales receives its rightful share of UK investment.

Welsh Government announces £27.5bn final budget

Jordan Jones 21 January 2026Politics Leave a Comment

NHS receives £180m boost and councils get £113m increase in Labour-Plaid deal worth nearly £300m.

First Minister urges PM to resist Trump tariff threats

Jordan Jones 19 January 2026Politics Leave a Comment

Eluned Morgan calls on Keir Starmer to stand firm as US President threatens tariffs over Greenland dispute, with £2.1bn of Welsh exports at stake.

Welsh MPs back call to ban under-16s from social media

Jordan Jones 19 January 2026Politics Leave a Comment

Five Welsh Labour MPs join 55 colleagues in letter to PM demanding social media age limit rise to 16, citing mental health crisis.

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