Gareth Lewis

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Political Editor at BBC Radio Wales

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First minister Eluned Morgan to 'call out' UK Labour welfare cuts

1 week ago | bbc.com | Gareth Lewis

First minister to 'call out' UK Labour welfare cutsGareth LewisPolitical editor, BBC Wales NewsGetty ImagesFirst Minister Eluned Morgan will "call out" UK government welfare cuts but will stop short of demanding they be scrappedIn her speech, which marks a year until polling day, Morgan will bill next year's Senedd election as a "battle for the future of Wales".
Labour first minister says party's MPs not standing up for Wales

1 week ago | bbc.com | Gareth Lewis

Labour first minister says party's MPs not standing up for WalesGareth LewisPolitical editor, BBC Wales NewsSenedd CymruEluned Morgan has been first minister of Wales since last summerThe first minister has accused Welsh Labour MPs in Westminster of not standing up for Wales, BBC Wales has learned. Eluned Morgan's comments were made during a meeting with MPs earlier this week.
Is Welsh Labour's Eluned Morgan turning away from Keir Starmer?

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Gareth Lewis

Is Welsh Labour turning away from Keir Starmer? Gareth LewisPolitical editor, BBC Wales NewsReutersEluned Morgan became first minister after Sir Keir Starmer came to powerIs Welsh Labour facing a turning point as we approach a year to go until the Senedd election? Feelings behind the scenes that UK Labour does not get the fight that the party in Wales will face at the ballot box are starting to spill over.
Ken Owens considers standing for Labour in Senedd elections

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Gareth Lewis

Former Wales captain Ken Owens considering Labour runGareth LewisPolitical editor, BBC Wales NewsJacob MorrisPolitical reporter, BBC Wales NewsReutersKen Owens retired from Welsh rugby last year. Former Wales rugby captain Ken Owens is considering standing for Labour at next year's Senedd election, BBC Wales has been told. The 38-year-old is weighing up whether to run in the new Sir Gaerfyrddin constituency.
Former Wales captain Ken Owens considering Labour run

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Gareth Lewis |Jacob Morris

Former Wales rugby captain Ken Owens is considering standing for Labour at next year's Senedd election, BBC Wales has been told. The 38-year-old is weighing up whether to run in the new Sir Gaerfyrddin constituency. Labour does not have a lead candidate there after the Llanelli Member of the Senedd (MS) Lee Waters and Mid and West Wales MS Joyce Watson announced their intention to stand down ahead of the election.
Students out of Wales could lose £1k under Plaid

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Gareth Lewis

Students out of Wales could lose £1k under PlaidGareth LewisPolitical editor, BBC Wales NewsGetty ImagesWelsh students studying elsewhere in the UK could lose a £1,000 grant if Plaid Cymru runs the next Welsh government, the party has confirmed. Under the current student loans system, all Welsh students receive at least a £1k living costs grant, and potentially more depending on their household income, wherever they choose to study in the UK.
Wales-England border body Western Gateway loses funding

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Gareth Lewis

Western Gateway is a partnership of 28 local authorities stretching from Pembrokeshire to Swindon and Salisbury. It had hoped for an exemption from UK government plans, because it is the only PRP to work across the borders of two nations of the UK. In a statement, the chair of Western Gateway Sarah Williams-Gardener accused UK ministers of refusing to engage. She said: "This is a hugely disappointing decision from the UK government.
Wales-England border body Western Gateway loses funding

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Gareth Lewis

Wales-England border body loses fundingGareth LewisPolitical editor, BBC Wales NewsGetty ImagesWestern Gateway sought to help areas on either side of the Severn Bridge work togetherThe organisation behind plans for a tidal lagoon in the Severn Estuary and improved rail connections across south Wales and western England, has lost its UK government funding.
Cynlluniau newydd i geisio lleihau rhestrau aros y GIG

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Owain Clarke |Gareth Lewis

Ffynhonnell y llun, Getty ImagesGohebydd iechyd BBC Cymru Fe allai cleifion sy'n aml yn methu mynychu eu hapwyntiadau ysbyty gael eu hanfon i gefn y rhestr aros, dan gynlluniau newydd i leihau maint y rhestrau hynny a diwygio'r gwasanaeth iechyd. Mae BBC Cymru yn deall fod hwn yn un o nifer o syniadau ar sut i wella'r gwasanaeth iechyd sy'n cael eu trafod gan Lywodraeth Cymru.
Back of the queue threat for missed appointments

1 month ago | bbc.com | Gareth Lewis

Back of queue threat for people who miss NHS appointmentsGareth LewisPolitical editor, BBC Wales NewsOwain ClarkeHealth correspondent, BBC Wales NewsPA MediaThe NHS in Wales has seen record long waits for treatment in recent months Patients who regularly miss NHS appointments could be sent to the back of the queue under plans to cut waiting times, BBC Wales has been told.