Jo Stevens26 Jun 2026Welsh Secretary backs Andy Burnham to become next prime ministerThe Welsh Secretary, Jo Stevens, has confirmed she is backing Andy Burnham to become the next prime minister.26 Jun 202613 Mar 2026Still a role for Welsh secretary, says first ministerAn ex-Welsh government minister has argued a secretary of state for Wales was no longer needed. 13 Mar 202611 Feb 2026Wales could tax disused land to encourage house buildingA Welsh government minister said the plans are about "getting more houses built", not raising money.11 Feb 202613 Jan 2026Arrests rise after car washes, nail bars and barbers raidedMinisters say 649 people were arrested suspected of working illegally for firms in Wales in 2025.13 Jan 20262 Jan 2026Welsh secretary is anti-devolution, former minister claimsLabour Senedd member Lee Waters told a podcast Stevens was not "somebody who believes in devolution".2 Jan 202618 Dec 2025No apology from Welsh secretary over town centre cash rowJo Stevens spoke after a Labour Senedd member said ministers in Cardiff were being "humiliated".18 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Welsh secretary labelled 'dinosaur' for only communicating in EnglishA Plaid Cymru politician says Jo Stevens showed an "incredible lack of respect" for the Welsh language.17 Dec 20259 Jul 2025Welsh secretary rejects public sector cuts fearsJo Stevens' words appear to contradict a Welsh minister's warning he was facing a £36m black hole.9 Jul 202523 Jun 2025Energy cost cuts to 'boost' thousands of new jobsTata's electric arc furnace will benefit from reduced electricity costs, the UK government says.23 Jun 2025...
