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Women’s Rights NetworkStep Up Senedd - WRN Wales puts the Welsh Senedd on notice to Follow The Law!Send us a textFollowing the launch of our Step Up Senedd campaign, and despite an explicit assurance from the First Minister of Wales that the Welsh government would comply with the Supreme Court’s clarification of the meaning of the words ‘woman’, ‘man’ and ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010, no action has been taken by the Welsh government to correct scores of flawed government policies and practices that remain in breach of UK equality law. As a result, over 100 days on from that apex court’s ruling, every day life for people in Wales continues to be f...2025-07-2806 min
Women’s Rights NetworkStep Up Senedd - WRN Wales puts the Welsh Senedd on notice to Follow The Law!Send us a textA month on from the UK Supreme Court’s landmark ruling that the legal definition of woman within equality law refers to biological sex, WRN Wales held the Welsh Senedd to account. The #StepUpSenedd campaign was launched on the steps of the Welsh Parliament in Cardiff Bay. Women from across Wales gathered with a clear message for politicians - no more excuses, comply with the law!Hear women set out the positive impact of the court ruling for all females, from school girls to vulnerable older women, from females dese...2025-07-0216 min
RCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news Jan 2025: 80th anniversary; Senedd event; Westminster debate; VoiceBox comp & moreThe January news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Cara McDonagh, Director of Communications and Engagement and Pippa Cotterill, Head of Wales for the RCSLT. Published 24 January 2025.It's the RCSLT's 80th anniversary! In this podcast our guests tell you all about a launch of the birthday year which was held in the Welsh Senedd and also how you can get involved in the celebrations.www.rcslt.org/news/celebrating-t…he-rcslt-turns-80https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-wales-launch-report-at-senedd-event/ In other news:...2025-01-2410 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News July 2024: General election, Senedd reports, Scottish Covid InquiryIn July's news:- Impact of the results of the General Election and how you can get involved.- Communication Access free training www.communication-access.co.uk/- Lee Silvermann Voice Technique media coverage www.rcslt.org/news/new-study-com…e-with-parkinsons/- King's Speech- Senedd reports on the implementation of the Additional Learning Needs legislation and curriculum reform and access for disabled children in Wales to education and childcare www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-respond…ng-senedd-reports/- Scottish Covid InquiryPlease do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey uk.s...2024-07-1911 min
Hiraeth - Welsh PoliticsPCCs, English Local Elections, Senedd Expansion and the SNPYou will no doubt have heard that there was a nationwide election in Wales recently for us to elect our Police and Crime Commissioners for our four police forces. If you don't know who they are or what they do, you are not alone. Over 80% of registered voters declined to express a preference so, not for the first time, people are asking about the value, validity, and futures of these elected roles. We discuss the PCC elections, results, and future here as well as a round up of the English local elections, the latest about Senedd expansion and reform, and...2024-05-161h 10
Hiraeth - Welsh PoliticsSenedd Reform: A Parliament fit for Chartists?At the Newport Rising Festival this year, we were inspired by the story of the Chartist march on Newport in 1839 and their six-point People's Charter to think about the reforms being made to our national democracy in 2024 via the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill.
Steered by our own Matthew Hexter, our guests discuss the proposed reforms to parliament framed through the six points of the People's Charter and consider whether a modern day Chartist would approve of the recommendations. We recorded this podcast in front of a live audience at The Place, Newport as part of the 2023 Newport Rising...2023-12-3047 min
Hiraeth - Welsh PoliticsSenedd takeover, Gaza, Budget, & Mini-EUThere is something different about this week's pod. We're delighted to hand over the reigns to a guest panel to mark the recent women's takeover of the Senedd, organised by the Women's Equality Network Wales.
So this week we discuss that women's takeover of the national parliament and many of the issues raised, including questions of access, representation, and the sad passing of Prof. Terry Rees, who did so much to advance the position of women in education and leadership.
We also cover some of the recent news from a Welsh perspective, including ongoing public finance difficulties, the UK COVID-19...2023-11-0449 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news July 2023: NHS England workforce plan; waiting lists; Senedd debate; posts in ScotlandIn July's news:- Response to the long-awaited NHS England workforce plan. www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-respons…rm-workforce-plan/- How RCSLT is responding to shortages and waiting lists.- Senedd debate on criminal justice.- Student numbers in the nations.- Scottish children and young people posts for speech and language therapy and conversations with local government. www.rcslt.org/news/troubling-tim…erapy-in-scotland/- Children's language and the pandemic.- Labour's oracy announcement. www.rcslt.org/news/responding-to…rs-to-opportunity/- RCSLT conference bookings: www.rcslt.org/events/rcslt-conference-2023/Please...2023-07-1711 min
Hiraeth - Welsh PoliticsKirsty Williams: Creating the Senedd, Coalition Governments and the ConstitutionFew members of the Senedd are near-universally respected by those of all political persuasions (and none) in the way that Kirsty Williams is. From being an enthusiastic campaigner for devolution in the 1990s, Kirsty became a much-admired constituency AM/MS for 22 years representing Brecon and Radnor including a spell leading the Welsh Liberal Democrats and finishing her Senedd career with a term as Education Minister in the Welsh Government 2016-2021.
In the course of her time in frontline politics, Kirsty was also in pivotal roles during key moments in recent democratic history. She was one of the Liberal Democrat opponents...2022-10-2852 min
The Influencers with Chris JonesTHE INFLUENCERS WITH CHRIS JONES: SARAH MURPHY, SENEDD MEMBERAfter a break over Summer, my English language monthly podcast is now back with a fabulous guest. Sarah Murphy is a member of the Welsh Senedd and represents the areas of Bridgend and Porthcawl. She talks openly about all manner of things, including her battle with an eating disorder, her time in South Korea, her struggles with her mental health and even about how difficult it is for her to date. My thanks to this remarkable and hard working politician. I so wish that ALL politicians were like Sarah!2022-09-0145 minHiraeth - Welsh PoliticsInside Labour Conference on Senedd ReformIt's been an eventful week in the world of politics on Britain. While the UK Government has spent the week self-immolating, work in the Senedd has been carrying on as normal and the work of legislating for creating a larger parliament with more members has begun.
This, of course, follows a decision at Labour conference that was hard won by the First Minister in the face of opposition from some MPs, unions, and constituency parties. We thought it would interesting to take a long look not just at the decision itself but at the complex way that it had to...2022-07-0937 minHiraeth - Welsh PoliticsBy-elections, Strikes, Senedd Reform, and BrexitIn our wrap up of the last month of political events affecting Wales, we explore the impact of the latest Westminster by-election results, Labour's public disagreements about Senedd reform, the recent industrial action by the RMT & barristers and finally look at Brexit and a few other Welsh Government announcements.
Please listen to a message at the end from friend of the pod Shaun Bendle of 'That's Devolved!' and the Equal Power, Equal Voice Mentoring Programme.
He is hopping on the pod to share details of the EPEV programme and why it wants to increase diversity in Welsh public life...2022-07-0157 minHiraeth - Welsh PoliticsSenedd Reform: D'Hondt Leave Me This WayWith the plans now given the Senedd's stamp of approval, we speak with an expert in the form of Jess Blair, Director of the Electoral Reform Society Cymru, in detail about the Labour/Plaid Cymru agreement on Senedd reform and expansion. Is this a genuine step forward for Welsh democracy and are the accusations of the larger parties working in their own interests fair? We address these questions and more.
You can find Jess on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/JessBlair7
And ERS Cymru here: https://twitter.com/ERScymru
For the latest from Hiraeth, follow us here: https://twitter.com...2022-06-1635 minHiraeth - Welsh PoliticsWelsh Conservative Conference, Partygate & Senedd ReformThis week we are turning our gaze towards the Welsh Conservatives to discuss their recent conference, the identity of the party in modern Wales and inevitably (& with apologies) Partygate. Joining us is former Parliamentary and PCC Welsh Conservative candidate, and community councillor Hannah Jarvis.
We also pick up the discussion about Senedd reform and the implications of the new proposal for an expanded national parliament for Wales elected via closed-list proportional representation with mandatory gender quotas.
You can find Hannah on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/hannahhjjarvis
And for all the latest from Hiraeth, follow us here: https://twitter.com...2022-06-0241 min
The Ballot Box: Elections Around the WorldHow to grow your SeneddThis week Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru announced plans to dramatically reform the Welsh Parliament- the Senedd. These much needed changes, which would increased the Parliament from 60 to 96 and change the electoral system, have been met with change and controversy. We break down what these changes mean for Welsh politics.2022-05-1341 min
A Mucky Business with Tim FarronDarren Millar: Serving in the Senedd and coming to faith during an electionChristian MP Tim Farron is joined by member of the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) Darren Millar.
They’ll discuss being a Christian in politics when your faith comes under attack.
Darren also shares his incredible testimony of coming to faith while canvassing during an election.
Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk or sign up to Premier's Whatsapp news alerts at premier.org.uk/whatsapp and send a message there.
2022-03-2926 min
The New Normal with Adrian MastersSenedd newcomers and the first openly non-binary mayorAdrian chats to Plaid MS Heledd Fychan and Conservative MS Samuel Kurtz about what they hope to achieve as new Senedd members. Plus we hear from Owen Hurcum, the first openly non-binary mayor, about his experience of the role so far and what he plans to do next.2021-08-1144 minHiraeth - Welsh PoliticsThe Sixth SeneddWith the Senedd election firmly in the rear view mirror and a new government and cabinet in place, what are the big challenges ahead and who are the rising stars of the Sixth Senedd? To discuss, Ceri and Matt are joined by:
Dafydd Trystan (Chair of Wales’ Active Travel Board, Board member of Sports Wales and Former Plaid Cymru Chair): https://twitter.com/DafyddTrystan
Eluned Parrott (Head of Wales at the Institute of Physics and former Member of the Senedd between 2011 and 2016): https://twitter.com/Eluned_Parrott
Meg Thomas (Policy and Research Officer at Disability Wales and Co-Founder of that’s De...2021-05-2156 min
Institute of Welsh Affairs13/05/2021 Senedd 2021: Looking Back and Looking AheadOur panel look back at the 2021 Senedd election and assess what the outcome means for the future of Wales.
We look at the implications of the Covid-19 pandemic on the results, the impact of young people being given the right to vote for the first time and whether the electoral landscape of Wales has shifted in the wake of the results.
Our panel discusses the election campaigns and share their opinions of the outcomes, including what drove voters to make the decisions they did.
We also discuss the implications of the result for policy-makers...2021-05-1459 min
Llanelli Online NewsSenedd Elections 2021 - Gwynoro Jones, Media in WalesCoverage of Senedd Elections 20212021-05-0827 minLlanelli Online NewsSenedd Elections 2021 Dafydd LlywelynOur coverage of Senedd Elections 20212021-05-0816 minLlanelli Online NewsSenedd Elections 2021 Labour's TroublesOur Coverage of Senedd Elections 20212021-05-0819 minLlanelli Online NewsSenedd Elections 2021 William PowellOur coverage of Senedd Elections 20212021-05-0834 minLlanelli Online NewsSenedd Elections 2021 Helen Mary JonesOur coverage of Senedd Elections 20212021-05-0824 minLlanelli Online NewsSenedd Elections 6 Neil McEvoy - Cardiff BubbleOur coverage of Senedd Elections 20212021-05-0842 minLlanelli Online NewsSenedd Elections 5 Peter Black - Neil HamiltonOur coverage of Senedd Elections 20212021-05-0830 minLlanelli Online NewsSenedd Elections 4 Ken Rees UKIPOur coverage of Senedd Elections 20212021-05-0807 minLlanelli Online NewsSenedd Elections 3 Mari ArthurOur coverage of Senedd Elections 20212021-05-0826 min
Llanelli Online NewsSenedd Elections 1 First Time Voter and Gareth Beer of ReformOur coverage of Senedd Elections 20212021-05-0826 min
How to Cover a Senedd ElectionEpisode 8: Loosely Organised ChaosIn the final episode of How to Cover a Senedd Election, we speak to ITV Wales' Adrian Master on what it's like to be on an election night (or day) program. We also talk about what we've learnt from doing this podcast!2021-05-0523 minHow to Cover a Senedd ElectionRhifyn arbennig: Gohebu etholiad trwy gyfrwng y GymraegYn y podlediad yma mae Lowri, Caleb a Henry yn siarad gyda Lydia Ellis, Tomos Gruffydd ac Ioan Pollard o lwyfan digidol S4C. Maent yn trafod sut maent am ohebu ar yr etholiad a sut brofiad maent wedi cael yn gweithio ar blatfform a gafodd ei lansio yn ystod pandemig.2021-05-0423 minHow to Cover a Senedd ElectionEpisode 7: DevolutionIn the penultimate (English language) episode of How to Cover a Senedd Election, we sit down with WalesOnline's Will Hayward to discuss the role that devolution has played in the media's coverage of elections.2021-05-0321 minHow to Cover a Senedd ElectionEpisode 6: The View from LondonOn a very special episode of How to Cover a Senedd Election, we welcome Huw Edwards, the BBC's lead election presenter and host of the BBC News at 10 to discuss how national outlets are covering this year's devolved elections.2021-05-0128 min
St Martin's School PodcastsSenedd Election 2021 - Special Guest: Reform UK candidate for Caerphilly Mr Tim Price.We finally finish our series of interviews dedicated to the 2021 Senedd elections, with the visit of Tim Price, candidate for Reform Uk.2021-04-2927 minHow to Cover a Senedd ElectionEpisode 5: Campaigning under COVIDThis week, we speak to WalesOnline Local Democracy Reporter Alex Seabrook and Independent Monmouth candidate Nick Ramsay about what it's been like reporting and campaigning under COVID-19 restrictions.2021-04-2916 minSt Martin's School PodcastsSt Martin's School Radio - Senedd Election 2021 - Special Guest: Liberal Democrats candidate Mr Steven Aicheler.We continue with our series of special programs dedicated to the Senedd elections. On today's show, Mr Steven Aicheler, Liberal Democrats candidate for Caerphilly.2021-04-2332 minHow to Cover a Senedd ElectionEpisode 4: "Is she still knitting?!"What would an election be without debates?? In this episode, we speak to BBC Wales election debate host Bethan Rhys Roberts and former Head of News for BBC Wales Mark O'Callaghan to discuss what goes into making these cornerstones of modern elections tick. Also in this episode
Is it the role of the debate host to factcheck?
Are debates 'too American'?
And what on earth was one audience member knitting during one live TV debate
2021-04-2341 min
Carmarthenshire Talking NewspaperPre Senedd elections interview with Helen Mary JonesPre Senedd elections 2021 interview with Plaid Cymru's Helen Mary Jones talking about independence for Wales2021-04-2138 minSt Martin's School PodcastsSenedd Election 2021 - Special Guest: Labour candidate Mr Hefin David.As this is the first time 16 and 17 year old will be allowed to vote, St. Martin's School Radio would like to give young voters an insight into Welsh politics so they are able to make an informed decision on who they want to be represented by. Our first guest on this election special is Mr Hefin David, Labour candidate and the current Member of the Senedd for Caerphilly.2021-04-2130 minLlanelli Online NewsWhat do the polls tell us about the Senedd Elections 2021?Gwynoro Jones talks about the polls for the Senedd Elections 2021. What do they tell us? Are they accurate? Will there be any shocks? Who is likely to win? Will there be a coalition? These are some of the questions Gwynoro discusses. ©Llanelli Online2021-04-2122 minHiraeth - Welsh PoliticsThe Doorstep and the Digital of the Senedd CampaignAs the campaign moves up a gear and parties are finally about to be out canvassing, we speak to a selection of candidates to hear their experiences of this unique Senedd election on the doorstep and in the digital domain.
In a segment we call 'Owen Rants', we are then joined by social media legend Owen Williams of Siml who casts a critical eye over the different parties' digital campaigns and analyses their impact.
Our guests:
Luke Fletcher: https://twitter.com/FletcherPlaid
Leena Farhat: https://twitter.com/LeenaSFarhat
Sarah Murphy: https://twitter.com/sarah4bridgend
Owen Williams: https://twitter.com...2021-04-181h 13How to Cover a Senedd ElectionEpisode 3: Baywatch w/ Felicity Evans & James WilliamsAn extra special episode of HTCASE as we're joined by the hosts of BBC Wales' Walescast! Political Editor Felicity Evans and Political Correspondent James Williams discuss how the podcast came about, the market for political podcasts in Wales and what hints and tips they have for those covering their first election.2021-04-1525 minHow to Cover a Senedd ElectionEpisode 2: Trigonometry, the Mediterranean Diet and DevolutionIn the second episode of 'How to Cover a Senedd Election', we take a look at the role that 16 and 17 year-olds will play in 2021. We speak to Twitter sensation Lloyd Warburton and student Meg Darwin about what they're looking forward to in May. Also in this episode:
How can broadcasters reach this new voting group
How do 16/17 year-olds get their news?
Our own experiences of politics at that age
and most importantly, what is a Mediterranean Diet?
2021-04-1221 min
Word From The ThirdSenedd Elections May 6th 2021On this edition of the Word From The Third podcast, we learn all about the Senedd.With the elections happening on May 6th, here's everything you need to know.2021-04-0912 min
The Think TankSeason 3 - Episode 6 - M4 Relief Road & The Road to the Senedd (Joel Williams)Season 3 Continues with Chris chatting with Joel Williams; Conservative Councillor and Prospective Senedd Representative In Cardiff. They’ll be discussing reducing Wales’ carbon footprint, calls for additional support for business owners and what an M4 relief road would do for the Welsh Economy.2021-04-0420 minHow to Cover a Senedd ElectionEpisode 1: "You tell me"In our first episode, we sit down with The National's Gareth Axenderrie (who also happens to be a previous host of the podcast) and ITV Wales' National Correspondent Rob Osbourne.
Coming up in Episode One:
Whose job is it to explain devolution - the press or the politicians?
Is a Senedd election harder to cover than a general election?
Can anyone really predict what's going to happen?
And who did Lowri meet in a pub in Caerphilly?
2021-04-0235 min
The Sunflower ConversationsUnderstanding, acceptance, and empowerment with Mark Isherwood Elected Regional Member of the SeneddMark Isherwood, Elected Regional Member of the Senedd, (Welsh Parliament), explains how the pandemic has affected people of all ages, in particular people from disadvantaged groups. Reduced accessibility to support, education and even shopping has had a big impact. Mark is a champion of the social model that advocates for making societal changes to ensure a fairer more equal society for people with disabilities. We also talk about Please give me space. A social distancing awareness campaign to help anyone experiencing challenges to maintain a safe space. Launched by the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and the RNI...2021-03-0712 min