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Will Hayward

Cardiff

Journalist at Freelance

Multi award-winning investigative journalist & author focussing on Wales. Follow my newsletter for updates on what is happening in Wales

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  • 1 week ago | walesonline.co.uk | Will Hayward

    The car park looks shiny and new and has 172 bays... which sit empty most of the timeAs car parks go, you'd be stumped to find better than this huge one just off Station Road in the village of Rogiet in southeast Wales. It's right next to a train station, is just off the M4, has roomy bays, pristine tarmac and plenty of spaces. Despite this, it has sat empty for years as no-one ever uses it.

  • 1 week ago | willhaywardwales.substack.com | Will Hayward

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  • 1 week ago | willhaywardwales.substack.com | Will Hayward

    Hello!There is a LOT of politics this week. First off we are going to look at Rachel Reeves' spending review and why Wales is simultaneously able to get the most money it has ever had and yet still lose out. We will then take a brief look at Nigel Farage’s “plan” for Wales. To finish we are then going to begin a series where we look at the strengths and weaknesses of every Welsh party. Before we start, a word from our sponsor:This newsletter is sponsored by Hello Starling.

  • 2 weeks ago | willhaywardwales.substack.com | Will Hayward

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  • 2 weeks ago | willhaywardwales.substack.com | Will Hayward

    Good morning,Today’s newsletter is a good one. We have for you:Some inside info on how Reform are targeting WalesA genuinely ridiculous “mistake” made by the TreasuryThe Welsh Conservatives telling untruthsThe UK Government’s terrible treatment of disabled people in CymruBefore we go into it, I just want to thank all of you for the support you have given to the newsletter. The growth has been humbling in recent weeks and it is all down to readers spreading the word.

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Will Hayward
Will Hayward @WillHayCardiff
19 Jun 25

RT @TimesRadio: “This is an act of supreme self-harm for Welsh Labour.” A new voting system in Wales could propel Reform to replace the Co…

Will Hayward
Will Hayward @WillHayCardiff
19 Jun 25

Treasury minister tells Wales to "be grateful" for the money given to it over rail funding. It shows total disconnect with reality. For the record, the Treasury's own figures show Wales is getting £350m compared to Scotland's £4bn! https://t.co/XDQrRBJoue

Will Hayward
Will Hayward @WillHayCardiff
19 Jun 25

Wales' longest waiting lists spike after 4 months of falls. First Minister Eluned Morgan had set a target for March but as soon that passed, lists risen. Atrocious. The overall amount of waits across the whole of Wales went down by just 91 to 789,929 https://t.co/E80vuChxnb