Gareth Lewis

1 week ago | newssniffer.co.uk | Gareth Lewis

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy9v7gn9729o Version 11 of 12. Eluned Morgan says the public should not take the "red Welsh Labour way" for granted 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 Sir Keir Starmer's UK government takes decisions "we think will harm Welsh communities".

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Gareth Lewis

Winter fuel U-turn welcomed by Welsh first ministerGareth LewisPolitical editor, BBC Wales NewsGetty ImagesA UK government U-turn on winter fuel payments for pensioners has been welcomed by Wales' first minister. Eluned Morgan had previously called for a "rethink" on the policy which started being means-tested last year. Morgan said she was "delighted the prime minister has listened to the concerns I expressed to him".

3 weeks ago | newssniffer.co.uk | Gareth Lewis

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czelpk0kdkwo Version 2 of 3. UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and her Senedd leader Darren Millar have declined to rule out deals with Plaid Cymru and Reform after next year's election in Wales. On current projections, it is likely politicians of different parties will need to work together to form the next Welsh government, with a majority difficult to obtain.

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

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Darren Millar has rejected the idea of abolishing the SeneddPolitical editor, BBC Wales NewsConservative supporters opposed to devolution have been told scrapping the Senedd is "for the birds" by the party's leader in Cardiff Bay. Welsh Tories gather in Llangollen, Denbighshire, this weekend with Darren Millar trying to navigate choppy waters and avoid big political hazards in his path.

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

Image source, PA MediaImage caption, We might end up with a 'kaleidoscope' of political colours after the election, according to BBC Wales political editor Gareth Lewis Political editor, BBC Wales NewsLiterally, on the one hand, as BBC Radio Wales Breakfast took over the Oriel area of the Senedd on Wednesday to mark a year to go until the next election. Metaphorically perhaps too, as on current projections Labour's dominance in Cardiff Bay looks under serious threat.