Welsh political party
Mark Drakeford: Plaid Cymru 'not the government that was promised': Fears a new national park could be scrapped, along with the M4 and slurry rule changes show ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/mark-drakeford-plaid-cymru-not-34756822
'Plaid doesn't know how to resolve Wales' problems': This reader believes that Plaid doesn't know 'how to resolve Wales' problems.'
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26616977.plaid-doesnt-know-resolve-wales-problems/
Plaid Cymru say Wales couldn't afford Brexit and call for UK to rejoin the EU : Plaid Cymru's Westminster leader Liz Saville-Roberts said the UK leaving the ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/plaid-cymru-say-wales-couldnt-34712050
North Wales Live Oct 11
Hundreds rally to oppose 'staggering' Menai Strait AI data centre plan : The Caernarfon site would cover 'area equivalent to 57 football pitches' as MP Liz ...
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/hundreds-rally-oppose-staggering-menai-34748182
Rhun ap Iorwerth sends strong message to Andy Burnham on BBC Breakfast that Wales is 'ready for next step'
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/rhun-ap-iorwerth-sends-strong-34727275
Rhun ap Iorwerth says he's 'only party leader in the Senedd who genuinely believes in Wales'
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/rhun-ap-iorwerth-says-hes-34705015
Welsh Tory leader attacks Plaid Cymru's independence plans and says 'get on with the day job'
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/welsh-tory-leader-attacks-plaid-34714977
Welsh Government demands power to hold independence referendum: The Plaid Cymru Welsh Government has laid out its demand for further powers to be devolved to ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/welsh-government-demands-power-hold-34650767
North Wales Live Sep 22
The Plaid Cymru Weslh government has published its programme, including a formal request to devolve to Wales the right to set the timeline, question ... Show more
Welsh independence referendum - Plaid Cymru to request devolved powers from UK
Welsh independence referendum - Plaid Cymru to request devolved powers from UK
Council leader steps down after getting drunk and falling over at political event
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/council-leader-steps-down-after-34648875
SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Féin leaders join forces for independence push : SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Féin leaders sign pact to pressure Downing Street into ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/westminster-snp-plaid-cymru-sinn-fein-agreement-b3049757.html
Leader of Reform Wales resigns after being reported to the police: Dan Thomas, who has been leader of Reform in Wales since February, has stepped down after he ...
metro.co.uk/2026/09/15/leader-reform-wales-resigns-reported-police-29615118/
New Welsh poll has good news for Plaid Cymru and Reform, with 'Burnham bounce' for Labour
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/new-welsh-poll-good-news-34623099
Richard Tice accuses Sarah Cooper-Lesadd of lying to Reform: Richard Tice accuses former Reform UK Senedd Member Sarah Cooper-Lesadd of lying before defecting to ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26564598.richard-tice-accuses-sarah-cooper-lesadd-lying-reform/
Reform MS who defected to Plaid Cymru says Nigel Farage’s party is ‘falling apart’
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/reform-wales-plaid-cymru-defector-sarah-cooper-lesadd-nigel-farage-b3051252.html
How your MP voted as Parliament rejects move to legalise assisted dying: The bill was defeated by 286 votes to 270, a majority of 16
walesonline.co.uk/news/health/how-your-mp-voted-parliament-34604289
Political leaders from Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland have united in Cardiff to sign an historic agreement. Together ... Show more
Scots must be able to express their view on whether to remain in the UK, John Swinney has said.
The First Minister said recent polling showed a majority in ... Show more
Devolved First Ministers to sign independence declaration: SNP leader John Swinney, Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth and Sinn Féin vice president Michelle ...
news.stv.tv/politics/devolved-first-ministers-to-sign-independence-declaration
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said any demands from the Welsh Government will be given "fair consideration" by his administration ... Show more
Minister vows to ‘engage’ as Plaid launches push for police devolution in Wales: Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock told the Commons on Wednesday that the ...
shropshirestar.com/uk-news/minister-vows-to-engage-as-plaid-launches-push-for-police-devolution-in-wales-8956633
The promises the Welsh Government is making to NHS patients: An ambitious list of pledges has been announced by the Plaid Cymru health minister as he tries to ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/promises-welsh-government-making-nhs-34557176
Welsh Reform MS says she was told she had 'no right to be at Eisteddfod': Online commentators suggested Helen Jenner was not welcome at the Welsh language ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/welsh-reform-ms-says-told-34534682
Opinion‘After decades of complacency, Wales has a government of action’ : Plaid cabinet minister Dafydd Trystan Davies lays out what the new administration has achieved ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/after-decades-complacency-wales-government-34517448
What has happened in Plaid Cymru's first 100 days in Welsh government?
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62e3y21qw9o
Frustrations over government support for £20m A469 road repairs: Caerphilly Council’s leader said he is frustrated the Welsh Government hasn’t offered more ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26480933.frustrations-government-support-20m-a469-road-repairs/
Mixed reaction to Wales' plan for net zero by 2040: Friends of the Earth Cymru welcomed the plan but called for bold steps while parties to the right of the ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/mixed-reaction-wales-plan-net-34484146
BBC Aug 19
Labour wants budget deal with Plaid Cymru government - Ken Skates: But Welsh Labour leader insists additional learning needs funding remains his top priority in ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c141d6m30r4o
Why Scotland’s independence movement must look to Wales: IF Scottish independence is to regain its momentum, it must look south ...
thenational.scot/politics/26478228.scotlands-independence-movement-must-look-wales/
Wales sets target of hitting net zero 10 years before UK: The plan sets a target of net zero by 2040 and 'substantive nature recovery' by 2050
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/wales-sets-target-hitting-net-34476759
Walk-outs, infighting and a failed budget: The first 100 days of a Plaid Cymru and Reform-led Wales
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/reform-wales-plaid-cymru-senedd-b3032372.html
OpinionSmall Powys care homes are ‘national treasures’, says social care champion: ‘We are blessed in Wales to have lots of services close to people's homes in their ...
shropshirestar.com/opinion/small-powys-care-homes-are-national-treasures-says-social-care-champion-8919617
North Wales Live Aug 11
It comes after Plaid Cymru group member left to become an independent, non-affiliated member. - Anglesey Council to review political balance of committees 👉 |~1~|
Marc Jones MS: Journalist, Wrexham fan and Plaid Cymru man though and through: Campaigning has been a constant theme in the 64-year-old Senedd Member's life ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/marc-jones-ms-journalist-wrexham-34362510
Plaid Cymru wins Hengoed council by-election: Note to editors: Added photo of Cllr Cook with supporters. Copy unchanged.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26446214.plaid-cymru-wins-hengoed-council-by-election/
Andy Burnham called on to act differently to his predecessors: Andy Burnham must act differently to his predecessors in No.10 and listen to Wales’s calls for ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26415639.andy-burnham-called-act-differently-predecessors/
Labour MP slams Plaid over lack of funding for ALN support: ‘Children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) are being let down’, according to Nick Smith MP ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26441300.labour-mp-slams-plaid-lack-funding-aln-support/
Blaenau MP calls for £2 bus fare stimulus: Blaenau Gwent & Rhymney MP Nick Smith is calling on Plaid Cymru to implement a £2 bus fare cap ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26406434.blaenau-mp-calls-2-bus-fare-stimulus/
Siân Gwenllian says 'very difficult' family tragedy 'taught me so much': The MS is settling into a new role as Wales' housing minister and has laid out three key ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/sin-gwenllian-says-very-difficult-34356537
Plaid Cymru and SNP push 'case for fairness' to London: First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth, held his first face-to-face meeting with First Minister of Scotland ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26416213.plaid-cymru-snp-push-case-fairness-london/
Devolution of Policing, says Dyfed Powys Police chief: Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Commissioner say’s now is the time for the devolution of policing to Wales ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26419848.devolution-policing-says-dyfed-powys-police-chief/
OpinionAndy Burnham could be just what Welsh Labour need to beat Plaid Cymru and Reform UK
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-could-just-what-34319231
Plaid loses budget vote as parties refuse to back party's spending plans: The minority administration's rivals refused to back their plans in a heated ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/wales-budget-senedd-live-updates-34286372
Rhun ap Iorwerth sets Andy Burnham devolution challenge in first meeting with new PM
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/rhun-ap-iorwerth-sets-andy-34342077
Torfaen's Lord Murphy backs UK Steel Industry Bill: Former Torfaen MP Lord Murphy said ‘Welsh steel industry is part of our life in Wales’s as he supported The ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26401757.torfaens-lord-murphy-backs-uk-steel-industry-bill/
Newly elected Senedd Members will be invited to Rhayader Town Council meeting: Newly elected Senedd Members will be invited to Rhayader Town Council meeting
shropshirestar.com/news/politics/newly-elected-senedd-members-will-be-invited-to-rhayader-town-council-meeting-8817608
North Wales Live Jul 15
Deploy water-bombing helicopters to control raging wildfire: Dwyfor Meirionnnydd MP Liz Saville Roberts has backed calls from locals after Gwynedd mountain blaze ...
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/aerial-support-plea-help-quell-34297259
Senedd committees: First meetings of the seventh Senedd: Parliamentary committees in Wales are back in session and getting down to business.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26298477.senedd-committees-first-meetings-seventh-senedd/
Plaid unhappy with Labour use of council logo on leaflet: Caerphilly’s Plaid Cymru group has cried foul over Labour’s use of the local authority’s logo on a ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26296129.plaid-unhappy-labour-use-council-logo-leaflet/
Stephen Senior MS: The dismay of the M4 relief road news: Some things in political life do not change; I have been knocking on doors and speaking with many ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26296292.stephen-senior-ms-dismay-m4-relief-road-news/
The woman tasked with helping save Wales' museums and sorting rugby's future - but she's been preparing for the job since she was six
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/woman-tasked-helping-save-wales-34292889
Rhun ap Iorwerth responds to humiliation of losing major spending plan vote: Mr ap Iorwerth said he recognised he had 'to seek partnerships' but accused Labour ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/rhun-ap-iorwerth-responds-humiliation-34296411
North Wales Live Jul 15
Dwyfor Meirionnnydd MP Liz Saville Roberts has backed calls from locals to deploy helicopters if the difficult to access mountain blaze shows no signs of ... Show more
'Aerial support' plea to help quell raging North Wales wildfire
'Aerial support' plea to help quell raging North Wales wildfire
Fall in support for Reform 🗳️
Reform, the Conservatives and Labour all saw falls in support in a new Westminster voting intention poll:
Reform UK: 24% (-1 ... Show more
Plaid Senedd Member slams Bridgend councillor's 'deeply divisive' comments: Cllr Owain Clatworthy's posts on social media were described as 'deeply divisive' and ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/plaid-senedd-member-slams-bridgend-34266250
Key FactsBridgend Councillor Sparks Political Controversy
Jul 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
- Owain Clatworthy, Bridgend’s youngest councillor, faced intense criticism for social media posts deemed dangerous and divisive.
- He claimed Islam conflicted with Western civilization and opposed UK plans to expand legal refugee pathways locally.
- A Plaid Cymru MS condemned the remarks as hateful and inconsistent with the shared values of Welsh communities.
- Clatworthy denied any racism and vowed legal action if removed from the council’s corporate parenting panel.
Islam is not compatible with western civilization— Said by Councillor Owain Clatworthy in a social media post; Bridgend councillor who asserted that Islam is not compatible with western civilization.
Will Plaid Cymru halt the plans to remove the Old Green roundabout?: After May’s Welsh Senedd Election, Plaid Cymru emerged as the big winners.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26260765.will-plaid-cymru-halt-plans-remove-old-green-roundabout/
Wrongly jailed for more than five years, but still no compensation. 🤷♂️💰
Brian Buckle and his family spent £500,000 proving his innocence after he was ... Show more
In an exchange in the Senedd today, Reform UK leader Dan Thomas questioned Plaid Cymru First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth on whether he had spoken to Andy Burnham ... Show more
BBC Jul 06
Andy Burnham provided 'error-filled' pitch for Wales, WalesOnline says: The news site said the MP provided an article similar to others written for Scotland and ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy733jpg426o
From social media 'rent-a-gob' to one of the key players in Reform UK: Jason O'Connell entered politics after he realised ranting on social media wasn't going to ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/social-media-rent-gob-one-34184300
Sioned Williams: Who is the Plaid cabinet minister in Reform UK's firing line?: Wales' new Deputy First Minister is responsible for many of the policy areas that ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/trailblazing-woman-mission-transform-lives-34165187
Plaid Cymru faces losing first key Senedd vote: The party didn't get a majority in the Senedd which means it will need support from across the Senedd chamber ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/plaid-cymru-budget-senedd-vote-34173812
North Wales Live Jun 19
By-elections were held in three wards after the previous representatives were elected to the Senedd - Plaid Cymru see off Reform challenge to retain Wrexham Council seats 👉 |~1~|
'I came to Cardiff for a house party. Now I'm a Senedd Member': Argentinian Leti Gonzalez came to Cardiff on a whim for a house party. She fell in love with the ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/i-came-cardiff-house-party-34078945
No hiding place now for Westminster’s contempt for Welsh communities: SIX weeks ago, the people of Wales made history. For the first time in our young democracy ...
thenational.scot/politics/26212044.no-hiding-place-now-westminsters-contempt-welsh-communities/
'We need deeds, not words’ to save the high streets in Wales: ‘We need deeds, not words’ says MP as she slammed Plaid Cymru for not acting quickly enough to save ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26206327.we-need-deeds-not-words-save-high-streets-wales/
Top Welsh politician who missed out on Senedd describes heartache hours before result
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/top-welsh-politician-who-missed-34093139
Welsh MP seeks to make historic change and says 'there is no time to waste': The UK Government’s Railways Bill is reaching its report stage in the House of ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/welsh-mp-seeks-make-historic-34093584
Plaid wants to give some parents a £10 a week for every young child: The first steps towards creating the payments for less-well-off parents with children aged ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/plaid-wants-give-parents-10-34092908
The SNP, Greens and Plaid Cymru have their differences, but our 'common ground is breaking free from the calamity of Westminster' ... Show more
Live updates as Rhun ap Iorwerth faces First Minister's Questions for first time
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/live-updates-first-ministers-questions-34049693
BBC Jun 01
Brynglas Tunnels M4 congestion solution will be found - Rhun ap Iorwerth: Rhun ap Iorwerth said the Brynglas Tunnels in Newport are an "economic problem for ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czd2eye3mgdo
Ian Blackford offers Plaid Cymru 'wise counsel' as party takes power: PLAID Cymru have done the hard part, now they’re onto the even harder part.
thenational.scot/news/26150784.ian-blackford-offers-plaid-cymru-wise-counsel-party-takes-power/
Plaid Cymru’s victory in the Senedd elections was more than just a protest vote against the Labour government. It reflects the steady rise of nationalism — ... Show more
National Questions
National Questions
A new Welsh Development Agency set to be created by Plaid government: Economy Minister Adam Price said that the new agency would have a different name but ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/new-welsh-development-agency-set-33998437
Rhun ap Iorwerth sworn in as First Minister of Wales: Mr ap Iorwerth was elected as leader of the country by Members of the Senedd on Tuesday.
expressandstar.com/uk-news/rhun-ap-iorwerth-sworn-in-as-first-minister-of-wales-8542468
North Wales Live May 09
Live updates as Plaid Cymru 'ready' to form next Welsh Government: Plaid Cymru has secured the most seats but does not have an overall majority so will ...
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/plaid-win-first-minister-live-33917036
