David Deans

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No independence vote in first term, Plaid saysDavid DeansPolitical reporter, BBC Wales NewsPA MediaRhun ap Iorwerth has been leader of Plaid Cymru since the summer of 2023There would be no independence referendum in the first term of a Plaid Cymru-led government, its leader has said. Rhun ap Iorwerth told BBC Walescast his "number one priority" would be getting to grips with health, education and the economy. He denied he was kicking the debate into the long grass.

1 week ago | bbc.com | David Deans

Senedd election could be seismic, expert saysDavid DeansPolitical reporter, BBC Wales NewsGetty ImagesEluned Morgan is fighting to keep Labour at the top of Welsh politicsYou have to go back more than 100 years, to before 1922, for an election where Labour was not dominating Welsh politics. Rooted in the industrial heritage of the country which was once the home of the UK's first Labour MP, Keir Hardie, the party has beat all others in Wales in every major Westminster election ever since.

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Wales' Labour first minister says she will 'call out' StarmerEluned Morgan says the public should not take the "red Welsh Labour way" for granted [PA Media]Wales' First Minister Eluned Morgan has said she will "call out" Labour in Westminster when it "gets it wrong for Wales". In a major speech the Welsh Labour leader said she will "not stay silent" if the UK government takes decisions "we think will harm Welsh communities".

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | David Deans

Young teens could pay more for Welsh buses than 16-21sDavid DeansPolitical reporter, BBC Wales NewsGetty ImagesPlans to discount bus travel for young people in Wales have been botched, according to Plaid Cymru. As part of its budget deal with the Liberal Democrats, the Welsh government announced a trial scheme to cap single bus fares at £1 for 16-21 year olds. Under current fare rates, in some areas 11-15 year olds will pay more than the new fares.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | David Deans

FM says Scunthorpe steel help cannot be at expense of WalesDavid DeansPolitical reporter, BBC Wales NewsGetty ImagesUK government support for the Scunthorpe steel works cannot be at the expense of Welsh steel communities, Eluned Morgan has said. The first minister said she understood why Welsh communities were frustrated after Westminster stepped in to take control of Scunthorpe steelworks.