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News imageA composite picture of separate head and shoulder-framed images of Sir Keir Starmer and Rhun ap Iorwerth placed side-by-side. Both are wearing dark suit jackets. light shirts and ties. Sir Keir is wearing spactacles.

Starmer tells Plaid first minister he's 'open' to discussing more Senedd powers

It comes after a telephone call in which Sir Keir congratulated Rhun ap Iorwerth on becoming first minister.

4 hrs ago
Wales
News imageCaroline Jones

Ex-UKIP leader Caroline Jones dies days after standing in Welsh election

Jones became ill on the night of the election count, where she was standing as an independent candidate.

13 hrs ago
Wales

Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth sworn in as Wales' first minister

Ap Iorwerth said it was "the greatest privilege" after he became first minister of Wales on Tuesday.

2 days ago
Wales

MP quits UK government over Starmer's leadership

Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones is the third junior minister to resign from the Home Office.

2 days ago
Wales
News imageMum and Dad both look down at their newborn baby and Mum holds his tiny fingers in hers

Some parents could receive new £10-a-week payment in trial scheme

The plans would provide £10 a week for 15,000 children under six whose parents get universal credit.

8 hrs ago
Wales
News imageWelsh National Opera performers in bright, colourful dresses and robes. on the steps of the Senedd building.

Arts spending to rise 'year-on-year', culture minister says

Culture minister says the sector lacked adequate support from the previous Labour Welsh government.

14 hrs ago
Wales
News imageRhun ap Iorwerth stands at a lectern surrounded by members of his cabiney

Rhun ap Iorwerth reveals ministerial team, promising 'new era' for Wales

Ap Iorwerth said it was not just a change in administration but a change of approach for governing Wales.

1 day ago
Wales
News imageSir Keir Starmer speaking at a podium, with Stronger Fairer Britain written along the bottom and two microphones poking out. He is wearing black rimmed glasses and an open necked shirt

Starmer should go before next election, says Welsh Labour MP

Senior MP says prime minister failed to cut through on doorsteps and should set a timetable to go.

News imageThe back of a man's head is shown, with hundreds of people in front of him, many waving Welsh flags

Fed-up voters wanted something new from Wales' big election - will they get it?

BBC presenter Teleri Glyn Jones heard the call for change as she toured Wales ahead of the election.

News imageAnthony Slaughter and his fellow two members of the punk band Riot Squad SA

Anthony Slaughter: The punk pioneer making Senedd history for the Greens

One of the two new Wales Green party Senedd members once made noise in a South African punk band.

News imageRhun ap Iorwerth in a BBC studio

Greens pledge to back Plaid Cymru leader to be Wales' new first minister

Green Party leader Anthony Slaughter says backing Rhun ap Iorwerth in a vote is a "no brainer".

News imageDan Thomas, leader of Reform in Wales speaks to the media after the Casnewydd Islwyn Senedd constituency vote count, at the Geraint Thomas National Velodrome, Newport.

Dan Thomas: The ex-London council leader in charge of big Senedd opposition group

The Reform Wales leader has been on a steep learning curve and has challenges ahead in Cardiff Bay.


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