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Welsh Politician Found to Have Used Racial Slur, but Cleared of Expense Fraud
Laura Anne Jones, a Reform MS in the Welsh Parliament, was found to have breached the Senedd's code of conduct by using a racial slur and failing to challenge offensive remarks from a staff member, but was cleared of fraudulent expense claims.
Welsh Politician Found to Have Used Racial Slur, but Cleared of Expense Fraud
Laura Anne Jones, a Reform MS in the Welsh Parliament, was found to have breached the Senedd's code of conduct by using a racial slur and failing to challenge offensive remarks from a staff member, but was cleared of fraudulent expense claims.
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40% Bias Score
Wales Delays Automatic Voter Registration for 2026 Senedd Election
The Welsh government's plan to implement automatic voter registration by the May 2026 Senedd election is delayed due to practical challenges and concerns raised by local authorities, despite previous commitments, potentially disenfranchising an estimated 400,000 unregistered voters.
Wales Delays Automatic Voter Registration for 2026 Senedd Election
The Welsh government's plan to implement automatic voter registration by the May 2026 Senedd election is delayed due to practical challenges and concerns raised by local authorities, despite previous commitments, potentially disenfranchising an estimated 400,000 unregistered voters.
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40% Bias Score
Senedd Member Found in Breach of Conduct for Sharing Confidential Letter
Siân Gwenllian, a Plaid Cymru Senedd member, broke the Senedd's code of conduct by sharing excerpts from a confidential letter dismissing a complaint against her, highlighting concerns that the rules prevent members from defending themselves against unfounded allegations.
Senedd Member Found in Breach of Conduct for Sharing Confidential Letter
Siân Gwenllian, a Plaid Cymru Senedd member, broke the Senedd's code of conduct by sharing excerpts from a confidential letter dismissing a complaint against her, highlighting concerns that the rules prevent members from defending themselves against unfounded allegations.
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36% Bias Score
Wales Explores Non-Criminal Ban on Political Lying
The Senedd in Wales is developing a law to ban political lying, exploring non-criminal options like strengthening the code of conduct or using existing investigative bodies, aiming to restore public trust without involving the police.
Wales Explores Non-Criminal Ban on Political Lying
The Senedd in Wales is developing a law to ban political lying, exploring non-criminal options like strengthening the code of conduct or using existing investigative bodies, aiming to restore public trust without involving the police.
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44% Bias Score
Welsh Conservatives Restructure Shadow Cabinet
Following a narrow confidence vote, newly-elected Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar has reshaped the shadow cabinet, reducing its size from 15 to 12 members and excluding his predecessor, Andrew RT Davies, and three others; Davies will instead chair the Senedd's Economy Committee.
Welsh Conservatives Restructure Shadow Cabinet
Following a narrow confidence vote, newly-elected Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar has reshaped the shadow cabinet, reducing its size from 15 to 12 members and excluding his predecessor, Andrew RT Davies, and three others; Davies will instead chair the Senedd's Economy Committee.
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44% Bias Score
Senedd to Keep Names of Family Members Employed by MSs Secret for Safety
The Senedd's standards committee recommends keeping the names of family members employed by MSs secret for safety reasons, following reported harassment; this is one of several recommendations to improve transparency around the declaration of interests.
Senedd to Keep Names of Family Members Employed by MSs Secret for Safety
The Senedd's standards committee recommends keeping the names of family members employed by MSs secret for safety reasons, following reported harassment; this is one of several recommendations to improve transparency around the declaration of interests.
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44% Bias Score
Police Drop Investigation into Gaza Protest Chants
Following a complaint by the Welsh Conservatives, South Wales Police concluded their investigation into chants calling for the death of Israeli military personnel at a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside the Welsh Parliament, deciding to take no further action.
Police Drop Investigation into Gaza Protest Chants
Following a complaint by the Welsh Conservatives, South Wales Police concluded their investigation into chants calling for the death of Israeli military personnel at a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside the Welsh Parliament, deciding to take no further action.
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40% Bias Score
Welsh Government Budget Faces Criticism Over Cost of Living Crisis
The Welsh government's £26bn draft budget, published in December and facing a vote on Tuesday, has been criticized by the Senedd's finance committee for inadequately addressing the cost of living crisis and for lacking long-term strategic planning; the committee's report proposes 39 recommendations ...
Welsh Government Budget Faces Criticism Over Cost of Living Crisis
The Welsh government's £26bn draft budget, published in December and facing a vote on Tuesday, has been criticized by the Senedd's finance committee for inadequately addressing the cost of living crisis and for lacking long-term strategic planning; the committee's report proposes 39 recommendations ...
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40% Bias Score
Welsh MSs Face 6% Pay Rise Proposal
The Independent Remuneration Board for the Senedd proposes a 6% pay rise for Members of the Senedd (MSs), increasing a backbench MS's salary to \u00a376,380 in 2025-26, aligning with average earnings growth in Wales, and also proposes winding-up payments for departing MSs, subject to a consultation ...
Welsh MSs Face 6% Pay Rise Proposal
The Independent Remuneration Board for the Senedd proposes a 6% pay rise for Members of the Senedd (MSs), increasing a backbench MS's salary to \u00a376,380 in 2025-26, aligning with average earnings growth in Wales, and also proposes winding-up payments for departing MSs, subject to a consultation ...
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36% Bias Score
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