Public frustration with the Labour Party government continues to grow following Cabinet resignations, rising welfare costs, pressure on public services, and increasing support for Reform UK in national polls. For many working people, the feeling is simple: they pay more in taxes while receiving less in return. Concerns over NHS waiting times, illegal immigration, housing…
Residents in the Cynon Valley are raising serious concerns following two waste incidents involving Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCTCBC), with questions now being asked about the response from Natural Resources Wales (NRW). Both cases were reported to NRW. In one, the investigation has been closed. In the other, enquiries are still ongoing. Tarmac…
ABERDARE — More than £1 billion in public spending linked to project overruns, policy reversals and administrative issues has been identified in Wales since devolution in 1999. But what would that level of spending mean closer to home in Rhondda Cynon Taf? A review of audit reports, committee findings and publicly available data highlights a…
CARDIFF — As the Senedd approaches nearly three decades of devolved government, a persistent political reality remains: the Welsh Labour Party has never held a mathematical majority of seats. Despite this, they have remained the sole governing party since 1999. However, political analysts and opposition critics point out that this “dynasty” has been built entirely…
At First Minister’s Questions today, the Leader of the Welsh Conservatives challenged the First Minister over serious concerns surrounding political donations linked to Labour Together and the wider financial relationship between Welsh Labour and affiliated trade unions. There have been allegations about the actions of its leadership, including claims that money was paid to a…
The latest labour market statistics for Wales, covering October2025 to December 2026, reveal that Wales’ employment rate remains the lowest of all the UK nations. Additionally, Wales continues to have the highest economic inactivity rate in Great Britain. The Welsh Conservatives have criticised Labour’s punitive taxation measures and Rachel Reeves’ budget decisions following unemployment reaching…
Wales’ hospice and palliative care sector plays an exceptional role in providing high quality end of life care and support to families up and down Wales. Regretfully, the hospice and palliative care sector has recently faced unprecedented financial pressures as a result of Employers’ National Insurance increases, workforce shortages, and an increase in demand. In…
Labour’s investment summit launched today in an attempt to attract investment to Wales has been criticised by the Welsh Conservatives, who argue that the Welsh Labour Government’s own policies are stifling growth and holding Wales back. Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Samuel Kurtz MS , said: “This summit is nothing more…
This evening, the Senedd has supported a Welsh Conservative motion that said the UK Government is failing to deliver for the people of Wales. Welsh Conservatives, Plaid Cymru, the Lib Dem and Independents all supported the motion. Labour voted against. The vote was won by 25 to 24 votes. Commenting after the debate, Welsh Conservative Shadow…
Member of the Senedd for the Vale of Clwyd, and Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism, Sport, and North Wales, Gareth Davies, has issued a firm warning that proposals for a UK-wide Wealth Tax, now being championed by Plaid Cymru, the Green Party, and encouraged by several Welsh Labour politicians, would ultimately damage Wales’ economy…
