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Lord Elis-Thomas: Outspoken Welsh Politician Dies at 78
Lord Elis-Thomas, former Plaid Cymru leader and first Presiding Officer of the Welsh Assembly, died at 78; his career was marked by outspoken views and significant contributions to Welsh politics, despite frequent controversy.
Lord Elis-Thomas: Outspoken Welsh Politician Dies at 78
Lord Elis-Thomas, former Plaid Cymru leader and first Presiding Officer of the Welsh Assembly, died at 78; his career was marked by outspoken views and significant contributions to Welsh politics, despite frequent controversy.
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36% Bias Score
UK Government Partners with Mayors to Boost Regional Growth
The UK government is partnering with regional mayors to boost growth, using the National Wealth Fund and Office for Investment to tailor investment to local needs, following criticism of previous top-down approaches and aiming to create jobs and improve living standards.
UK Government Partners with Mayors to Boost Regional Growth
The UK government is partnering with regional mayors to boost growth, using the National Wealth Fund and Office for Investment to tailor investment to local needs, following criticism of previous top-down approaches and aiming to create jobs and improve living standards.
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48% Bias Score
English County Council Elections Face Potential Postponements Amidst Devolution Restructuring
Facing a government-led restructuring of local authorities, at least 12 of 21 English county councils scheduled for May elections may seek postponements, sparking controversy and raising questions about democratic processes and the timing of devolution plans.
English County Council Elections Face Potential Postponements Amidst Devolution Restructuring
Facing a government-led restructuring of local authorities, at least 12 of 21 English county councils scheduled for May elections may seek postponements, sparking controversy and raising questions about democratic processes and the timing of devolution plans.
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40% Bias Score
Welsh Labour Faces Potential Electoral Defeat in 2026 Senedd Election
A former Welsh Labour minister warns of a potential electoral defeat for the party in the 2026 Senedd election, citing the First Minister's focus on minor issues and the UK government's insufficient support for Wales; recent polls show Plaid Cymru slightly ahead of Labour.
Welsh Labour Faces Potential Electoral Defeat in 2026 Senedd Election
A former Welsh Labour minister warns of a potential electoral defeat for the party in the 2026 Senedd election, citing the First Minister's focus on minor issues and the UK government's insufficient support for Wales; recent polls show Plaid Cymru slightly ahead of Labour.
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48% Bias Score
Labour's Devolution Plan: Boosting Local Power, Addressing Territorial Equity
Labour's white paper, "Power and partnership: Foundations for growth," proposes a constitutional settlement extending devolution across England, aiming to improve local services but raising concerns about territorial equity and the need for a central/local concordat.
Labour's Devolution Plan: Boosting Local Power, Addressing Territorial Equity
Labour's white paper, "Power and partnership: Foundations for growth," proposes a constitutional settlement extending devolution across England, aiming to improve local services but raising concerns about territorial equity and the need for a central/local concordat.
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40% Bias Score
UK to Review Internal Market Act Amidst Devolution Disputes
The UK government is reviewing the 2020 Internal Market Act, which aimed to prevent post-Brexit trade barriers but sparked disputes with devolved administrations over powers; the review, six months early, seeks to address concerns about the Act's impact on devolution and intergovernmental relations.
UK to Review Internal Market Act Amidst Devolution Disputes
The UK government is reviewing the 2020 Internal Market Act, which aimed to prevent post-Brexit trade barriers but sparked disputes with devolved administrations over powers; the review, six months early, seeks to address concerns about the Act's impact on devolution and intergovernmental relations.
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40% Bias Score
Kenya Overhauls Outdated Laws Amidst Colonial Remnants and Constitutional Conflicts
Kenya's Attorney General is leading a comprehensive review of outdated laws, many dating back to British colonial rule, addressing issues like inheritance, marriage, and criminal justice, while tackling conflicting legislation at national and county levels and aiming to improve public access to lega...
Kenya Overhauls Outdated Laws Amidst Colonial Remnants and Constitutional Conflicts
Kenya's Attorney General is leading a comprehensive review of outdated laws, many dating back to British colonial rule, addressing issues like inheritance, marriage, and criminal justice, while tackling conflicting legislation at national and county levels and aiming to improve public access to lega...
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28% Bias Score
UK Denies Talks on Devolving Crown Estate to Wales
The Welsh government is lobbying the UK government to devolve the Crown Estate's more than £603 million of land in Wales, but a UK minister denies any discussions have taken place, creating tension between the two governments and possibly hindering offshore wind development.
UK Denies Talks on Devolving Crown Estate to Wales
The Welsh government is lobbying the UK government to devolve the Crown Estate's more than £603 million of land in Wales, but a UK minister denies any discussions have taken place, creating tension between the two governments and possibly hindering offshore wind development.
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52% Bias Score
Welsh Budget Crisis Looms as Plaid Accuses Labour of Gaslighting
Welsh Labour needs opposition support for its budget; Plaid Cymru leader accuses First Minister of "gaslighting," demanding significant concessions including funding changes and a new Wales Bill before supporting the budget; Welsh Conservatives rule out support, leaving the Welsh Liberal Democrats a...
Welsh Budget Crisis Looms as Plaid Accuses Labour of Gaslighting
Welsh Labour needs opposition support for its budget; Plaid Cymru leader accuses First Minister of "gaslighting," demanding significant concessions including funding changes and a new Wales Bill before supporting the budget; Welsh Conservatives rule out support, leaving the Welsh Liberal Democrats a...
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60% Bias Score
Stormont's 2002 Suspension: Unforeseen Length and Deep Divisions
The October 2002 suspension of Northern Ireland's power-sharing executive, following allegations of a republican spy ring, unexpectedly lasted until May 2007, significantly impacting police recruitment and exposing deep-seated inter-party divisions.
Stormont's 2002 Suspension: Unforeseen Length and Deep Divisions
The October 2002 suspension of Northern Ireland's power-sharing executive, following allegations of a republican spy ring, unexpectedly lasted until May 2007, significantly impacting police recruitment and exposing deep-seated inter-party divisions.
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44% Bias Score
Limited Devolution for England: New Bill Falls Short of True Regional Power Transfer
The UK government's new English Devolution Bill transfers some powers to regional mayors and councils, but stops short of true devolution seen in other UK nations; it aims to cover 60% of England initially, with aspirations of 85% by the next election, but lacks additional funding and may exacerbate...
Limited Devolution for England: New Bill Falls Short of True Regional Power Transfer
The UK government's new English Devolution Bill transfers some powers to regional mayors and councils, but stops short of true devolution seen in other UK nations; it aims to cover 60% of England initially, with aspirations of 85% by the next election, but lacks additional funding and may exacerbate...
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56% Bias Score
Millar Set for Unopposed Victory as Next Welsh Conservative Leader
Darren Millar is set to become the next leader of the Welsh Conservatives after Andrew RT Davies resigned following a vote of no confidence; 14 of the 15 Welsh Conservative MSs have publicly endorsed Millar, making his election virtually certain.
Millar Set for Unopposed Victory as Next Welsh Conservative Leader
Darren Millar is set to become the next leader of the Welsh Conservatives after Andrew RT Davies resigned following a vote of no confidence; 14 of the 15 Welsh Conservative MSs have publicly endorsed Millar, making his election virtually certain.
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40% Bias Score
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