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The Constitution UnitHow will the 2026 Senedd election change Welsh politics?The 2026 Senedd (Welsh Parliament) election may be one of the most significant since the start of devolution. Much attention is rightly being given to the possibility of Plaid Cymru and Reform UK ending Labour’s long dominance of Welsh politics. But this is also the first election since major reforms introduced a new electoral system, new constituencies, shorter electoral terms, and a move from 60 to 96 Senedd members. So what should we expect from the elections? How will these reforms affect the election result, the work of the Senedd, and the wider shape of Welsh politics? And are further reforms ne...
2026-03-0559 min
Senedd SourcesAssisted Dying in the Senedd & Welsh Labour’s Early Campaign LaunchThe clock is ticking in the Senedd. In this week’s episode Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan, and Craig Lawton dive into what made Labour go early with their election campaign - and whether they think the Assisted Dying bill is all 'deep thinking and angst'. - Key takeaways from Plaid Cymru’s conference and their first 100 days priorities.- Labour’s early election campaign launch and strategic moves ahead of polling day.- How Reform UK’s rise is shaking up Welsh politics and the 2026 landscape.- The ongoing assisted dying de...
2026-02-2644 min
Blueprint CymruSenedd election 2026: Amy Nicholass - Wales Green PartyAmy Nicholass says that, "Living in rural Wales is really special, with so much nature and strong communities doing great things to support each other. But Welsh Government could be doing so much more to support small businesses, farmers and families to thrive where they want to live. Poor rural public transport is an absolute bugbear of mine that I want to sort out".Amy is first on the list for Wales Green Party in the constituency of Ceredigion Penfro. She hopes to be elected to the Senedd at the elections taking place on 7th May 2026. In...
2026-02-2646 min
The Welsh Politics PodWelsh Politics Q & A - Reform in the Senedd and the First Minister losing her seatWith the Senedd election campaign beginning and parties choosing their lanes and their leaders, we answer some audience questions about what to expect next.
This week we discuss how the Reform group will perform inside the Senedd - will they play an active role in the parliament or will they disrupt and challenge convention? Also we ask whether the First Minister Eluned Morgan is going to lose her seat and what the consequences of that are.
#Senedd26 #Wales #cymru
Your hosts:
Prof Laura McAllister of the Wales Governance Centre at Cardiff University, former national football team captain and Vice President...
2026-02-0626 minThe Welsh Politics PodRepulsion, Support, and Internal Tensions - The Senedd Campaign BeginsWithout using *any* Traitors metaphors, we discuss the beginnings of the Senedd 2026 campaign for all parties with 100 days to go until the election as some candidates begin to make headlines for all the wrong reasons.
What is repulsing voters from some parties, bringing in support to others, and where are the current - and future - internal tensions in the party coalitions? We also take in the raft of polls from Wales and debate how much there is still to play for for each of the parties.
#Senedd26 #Wales #cymru
Your hosts:
Prof Laura McAllister of the Wales Governance Centre...
2026-01-3048 minSenedd SourcesIs Keir Starmer a Good PM? Plus Lib Dems Plot Senedd ComebackIs Keir Starmer a good Prime Minister? It should be an easy question for Labour politicians — but in Wales, it’s turning into a political headache.In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, former Welsh Government adviser Jo Kiernan and political communications expert Craig Lawton unpack:Why Welsh Labour figures are struggling to publicly back Keir StarmerGrowing tension between Welsh Labour and UK Labour over devolution, policing, and fundingWhat this means ahead of the 2026 Senedd electionThe Welsh Liberal Democrats’ path to relevance — can they become kingmakers?How Lib Dem candidate Sam Bennett...
2026-01-2951 min
Mod ConsFarmers Don’t Ask For Thanks. Senedd Member, Samuel KurtzWelcome to the Mod Cons podcast.In this week's episode we speak with Member of the Senedd, Samuel Kurtz.Jamila talks to Samuel Kurtz about the upcoming Senedd elections in May, the problem with Labour’s family farm tax and ban on trail hunting and the best of Wales.Follow us: @modconspodX - https://x.com/modconspodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/modconspodTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@modconspodWatch the podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.co...
2026-01-2637 min
Talking Wales: A Public Affairs PodcastRevolutionising Welsh Democracy: The Senedd Reform Act ExplainedIn this episode of Talking Wales, Kaiesha breaks down the major changes coming to Wales’ democratic landscape as the Senedd prepares for a new electoral system. She explores the history of how the institution has elected its members to date — a mixed model blending first-past-the-post with proportional representation — and the confusion and limitations that system has created for both voters and accountability.With the recent passage of the Senedd Reform Act, the picture is now shifting. The number of members will increase from 60 to 96, and Wales will transition to a closed party...
2026-01-1906 min
Craffu360Daeargryn wleidyddol? 5 mis tan etholiad y SeneddGyda phum mis i fynd nes etholiad y Senedd, dyma bennod arbennig Nadoligaidd o Craffu360. Yn ymuno a ni yw’r Cynghorydd Aled Thomas o’r Ceidwadwyr Cymreig, y Cynghorydd ac ymgeisydd Plaid Cymru yng Ngwynedd Maldwyn Elwyn Vaughan, yr aelod o Lafur Cymru Owain Williams, ac fel sylwebydd o Senedd Explained Gwion Rhisiart. Gyda system etholiadol newydd, etholaethau enfawr, a chyfle gwirioneddol i blaid tu hwnt i Lafur Cymru i ennill y mwyaf o seddi am y tro cyntaf yn oes datganoli, mae’n teimlo fod yna wir Fwrlwm yn y Bae.Hefyd o dan sy...
2025-12-1249 min
SQE StudyThe Legal System of England and Wales V: The application of legislation made by Senedd Cymru and Westminster to England and to WalesThe application of legislation across Wales and England, focusing on the distinct law-making powers of the Senedd Cymru (Welsh Parliament) and the UK Parliament (Westminster). Laws passed by the Senedd Cymru have jurisdiction only within Wales and cover "devolved matters" such as education and health. Conversely, Westminster's laws apply to both England and Wales, addressing "reserved matters" like defense and immigration, with England being solely governed by Westminster legislation across all domestic policies since it lacks a devolved parliament. This legal framework, particularly the reserved powers model, highlights Wales' legislative autonomy in certain areas while remaining subject to UK-wide laws on m...
2025-11-2926 min
The Welsh Politics PodHow are parties choosing their Senedd 2026 candidates?So we know that the voting system for the 2026 Welsh Parliament election is new, moving to a full proportional list system that is the same as the 'top up' lists used since 1999.
But how are the parties choosing who can stand on these new regional lists, and in what order? And importantly, what type of person puts themself forward for the arcane and arduous process of candidacy in the first place? We discuss it all in this episode, recorded in the Senedd itself.
#Senedd26 #Wales #cymru
You can learn how the new voting system works using Dr Jac Larner's modeller...
2025-10-2751 min
Blueprint CymruSenedd 2026 and more🚀 Help build Wales' future 👉 Donate👤 Contact 👉 New Wales ✅ SUBSCRIBE to get each weeks episode of Blueprint Cymru. EPISODE INFORMATION Simon announces New Wales' Senedd 2026 elections hub, where you can find out about candidates and all the parties running in May 2026. Also, look out for New Wales' upcoming interviews with 2026 Senedd candidates. Join Simon Hobson as he rounds off series 1 of Blueprint Cymru (ep19).CONTACT NEW WALES🚀 Help New Wales build Wales' future 👉 Donate🗣️ Contact 👉 New Wales NEW WALES on all the SOCIA...
2025-10-1611 minThe Welsh Politics PodWhy do we have a new Senedd voting system that no-one wanted?In this pod, we take a look at the package of reforms that mean the Welsh Parliament is expanded to 96 members in 2026 and has a significant - and universally unpopular - new voting system. No party seems to like it, academic researchers don't rate it, and electoral reform campaigners didn't want it. So how did we end up with a system like this?!
#Senedd26 #Wales #cymru
You can learn how the new voting system works using Dr Jac Larner's modeller here: https://blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/thinking-wales/the-2026-senedd-election-simulator-one-year-to-go/
Your hosts:
Prof Laura McAllister of the Wales Governance Centre at...
2025-10-0834 minSenedd SourcesWelcome to Senedd SourcesSenedd Sources is your brand new guide to the people, policies and power struggles shaping Wales as the nation heads towards a dramatic 2026 election. Hosted by journalist Ollie Cole, former Welsh Labour adviser Jo Kiernan, and ex-Welsh Conservative adviser Craig Lawton, the podcast takes you inside the corridors of the Senedd like never before.With insiders’ insight, sharp debate and behind-the-scenes stories, Senedd Sources lifts the lid on Welsh politics — from the strategies of party leaders to the issues that will define the next election. Whether you’re a political obsessive or just want to understand what’s...
2025-09-3002 min
Women’s Rights NetworkSTEP UP SENEDD - 100 DAYS - 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
Businessin Wales: The PodcastBusinessin Wales Podcast #3 - Special guest Andrew RT Davies on farming and the 2026 Senedd ElectionIn this episode of the Businessin Wales podcast, we're joined by fromer leader of the Welsh Conservatives in the Senedd, Andrew RT Davies, to talk about life on his family farm and next year's Senedd Election.
2025-07-0341 min
Women’s Rights NetworkSTEP UP SENEDD WRN Wales puts the Welsh Senedd on notice to Follow The Law!Send 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 deserving of s...
2025-07-0216 min
Blueprint CymruKiera Marshall: A dysfunctional SeneddMeaningless buzzwords? Why is the Senedd dysfunctional? How does Wales make economics work for younger people? Sick of fake promises and empty words? Kiera Marshall wants to flip the script on Welsh politics and make the economy work for you.At 26, Kiera Marshall is one of the youngest rising stars in Welsh politics. After smashing records for Plaid Cymru in Cardiff at the 2024 general election, she’s now setting her sights on the Senedd — and doing it her way.She grew up on a council estate. She’s survived stalking. She’s about to becom...
2025-06-1957 min
RCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT news Jan 2025: 80th anniversary; Senedd event; Westminster debate; VoiceBox comp & moreSend a textThe 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/
2025-01-2410 minRCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsRCSLT News July 2024: General election, Senedd reports, Scottish Covid InquirySend a textIn 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 resp...
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 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 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
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2022-06-1635 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 2021Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/llanelli-online-news--2583830/support.
2021-05-0827 minLlanelli Online NewsSenedd Elections 2021 Dafydd LlywelynOur coverage of Senedd Elections 2021Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/llanelli-online-news--2583830/support.
2021-05-0816 minLlanelli Online NewsSenedd Elections 2021 Labour's TroublesOur Coverage of Senedd Elections 2021Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/llanelli-online-news--2583830/support.
2021-05-0819 minLlanelli Online NewsSenedd Elections 2021 William PowellOur coverage of Senedd Elections 2021Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/llanelli-online-news--2583830/support.
2021-05-0834 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 WalesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/carmarthenshire-talking-newspaper--4421754/support.
2021-04-2138 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 OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/llanelli-online-news--2583830/support.
2021-04-2122 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 editSeason 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
The New Normal with Adrian MastersAndrew RT Davies, Welsh Conservatives leader in the SeneddIn the first episode of a new series, Andrew RT Davies shares his thoughts on becoming leader again, devolution, and the upcoming Senedd elections. Adrian Masters also chats to him about his family life and how it's been during the pandemic.
2021-02-2336 min
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2020-12-1050 min
Hiraeth - Welsh PoliticsLeaving the Senedd: David MeldingFew members of the Senedd are as distinctive as long serving liberal Conservative David Melding, the 'Last of the Unionists'. Known for his thoughtful and considered approach to political discourse, he will be stepping down from the Senedd in May 2021.
We discuss his political journey from Neath Young Conservatives, through opposition to devolution in 1997 to his campaign for a new act of union and deep, deep disdain for the UK Government's Internal Market Bill.
You can find David on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/DavidMeldingMS
And, of course, us here: https://twitter.com/HiraethBlog
If you're enjoying the Hiraeth pod...
2020-10-2337 minHiraeth - Welsh PoliticsLeaving the Senedd: Carwyn JonesAs one of Wales's most recognisable politicians, Carwyn Jones has led the country through some of the most tumultuous years in its recent past and as a minister and later First Minister not only been instrumental in the development of the Senedd but also the Labour Party in Wales.
Carwyn will be stepping down as an MS in 2021 and we took took this opportunity to discuss his political journey as detailed in his new book 'Not Just Politics'.
You can find Carwyn on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/AMCarwyn
And, of course, us here: https://twitter.com/HiraethBlog
If you're...
2020-10-1538 minHiraeth - Welsh PoliticsLeaving the Senedd: Bethan SayedAfter her announcement that she will not be seeking re-election to the Senedd in 2021, we caught up with Bethan Sayed MS to discuss her journey from election in 2007 to the difficult decision to prioritise her family over her desire to represent her community.
You can find Bethan on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/bethanjenkins
And, of course, us: https://twitter.com/HiraethBlog
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2020-10-0835 minHiraeth - Welsh PoliticsSenedd 2021 - The series finaleWrapping up our series looking ahead to the Senedd election in 2021, we pull out some of the common themes and differences in the way the parties are approaching the election and look at the personalities and policies that might make a difference.
If you'd like to catch up with our Senedd 2021 series, you can find the whole box set here: https://soundcloud.com/hiraethpod/sets/senedd-2021-the-box-set
You can find out more about Hiraeth here: https://twitter.com/HiraethBlog
And please do get in touch with us if you're enjoying the pod:
Matt: https://twitter.com/hexter101
Ceri: https://twitter...
2020-07-191h 04Hiraeth - Welsh PoliticsSenedd 2021 - Independence: If not now, when?In the last of our series of interviews looking at the Senedd 2021 election, we take a look at the increasingly prominent question of Welsh independence and the ever prominent question of Scottish independence in the parallel election for the Scottish Parliament.
Our guests:
Prof. Ailsa Henderson: https://twitter.com/ailsa_henderson
Ben and colleagues at Labour for Indy Wales: https://twitter.com/Lab4indyWales
Elin Hywel: https://twitter.com/ElinHywel
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2020-07-1248 minHiraeth - Welsh PoliticsSenedd 2021 - The policies not the politicsContinuing our preview of the Senedd 2021 campaign, this episode we discuss the policies not the politics that will - and should - feature as the people of Wales elect their next government. Our guests:
Meg Thomas - Policy and Research Officer at Disability Wales - https://twitter.com/meganniathomas
Harry Thompson - Account Executive for Deryn Public Affairs - https://twitter.com/HMorganThompson
Daniel Roberts - Policy and Research Officer at Wales Co-Operative Centre - https://twitter.com/danroberts11
Owen Williams - Managing Director of SIML Social Media Agency, Former Social Media Lead for BBC Wales - https://twitter.com...
2020-07-0349 minHiraeth - Welsh PoliticsSenedd 2021 - Challenges for the smaller partiesWe follow up our pod with the Liberal Democrats, Greens and Communist Party with a discussion of the challenges they face heading towards the Senedd 2021 election.
Our Lib Dem/Green/Communist Pod: https://soundcloud.com/user-177544521/senedd-2021-liberal-democrats-greens-and-communists
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2020-06-2130 minHiraeth - Welsh PoliticsSenedd 2021 - Liberal Democrats, Greens and CommunistsOne year away from the Senedd elections, we continue our series of podcasts analysing the state of the parties. In this episode we take a look at the smaller parties of the left and centre and their ambitions and prospects for 2021.
In this episode, former Assembly Member Eluned Parrott and Cllr James Gibson Watt discuss the Welsh Liberal Democrats. For the Wales Green Party we have deputy leader Lauren James and former Rhondda candidate Shaun Thomas. Finally, we have Catrin Ashton, former Mid and West Wales candidate for the Welsh Communists.
You can find our guests here:
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2020-06-1839 minHiraeth - Welsh PoliticsSenedd 2021 - Can the Welsh Conservatives win?One year away from the Senedd elections, we continue our series of podcasts analysing the state of the parties.
Following our interview with, David Melding MS, Cllrs Amanda Jenner, James Evans and Emma Wilde, we consider how the Conservatives have reconciled themselves to devolution (or not), the chances of making gains in 2021, the (surprising) willingness to work with Plaid Cymru and what the key campaign issues might be in 2021.
You can listen to our interview with David, Amanda, Emma and James here: https://soundcloud.com/user-177544521/senedd-2021-the-welsh-conservatives
And find out the latest from Hiraeth here: https://twitter.com/HiraethBlog
2020-06-1440 minHiraeth - Welsh PoliticsSenedd 2021 - The Welsh ConservativesOne year away from the Senedd elections, we continue our series of podcasts analysing the state of the parties.
In this episode, David Melding MS, Cllrs Amanda Jenner, James Evans and Emma Wilde evaluate the success of the Conservatives in Wales in the UK election of 2019, the spectrum of support ranging from abolition of devolution to independence, the leadership of the party in Wales and the potential for working with Plaid Cymru after the next election.
2020-06-1247 minHiraeth - Welsh PoliticsSenedd 2021 - Unpicking Plaid's ProspectsFollowing our interview with Cllr Carrie Harper (Wrecsam) and former Cardiff Central parliamentary candidate Mark Hooper, we discuss the challenges and opportunities for Plaid Cymru at the Welsh Parliament elections in 2021.
You can listen back to Carrie and Mark's interview here (and we'd recommend you do): https://soundcloud.com/user-177544521/senedd-2021-plaid-cymru
Read the latest posts on Hiraeth here: medium.com/@hiraethblogcymru
And follow on Twitter here: twitter.com/HiraethBlog
2020-06-0734 minHiraeth - Welsh PoliticsSenedd 2021 - Plaid CymruOne year away from the Senedd elections, we continue our series of podcasts analysing the state of the parties.
In this episode, Senedd candidate for Wrecsam Carrie Harper and former Cardiff Central UK Parliament candidate Mark Hooper discuss the big ideas that they believe will be the basis of a successful campaign for Plaid Cymru in 2021.
2020-06-0440 minHiraeth - Welsh PoliticsSenedd 2021 - Welsh LabourOne year away from the Senedd elections, we start our series of podcasts analysing the state of the parties with Welsh Labour. We are joined by Mike Hedges MS, Tonia Antoniazzi MP and Anna McMorrin MP.
2020-05-2834 min
Podled Senedd PodcastCwestiynnau i'r Prif Weinidog - 17-03-20Cwestiynnau i'r Prif Weinidog, Mark Drakeford, ar ddydd Mawrth 17eg, mis Mawrth 2020.
2020-03-1755 minPodled Senedd PodcastFirst Minister's Questions - 17-03-20Questions to the First Minister, Mark Drakeford, on Tuesday the 17th, March 2020.
2020-03-1755 minPodled Senedd PodcastCwestiynnau i'r Prif Weinidog - 03-03-20Cwestiynnau i Mark Drakeford, y Prif Weinidog, ar ddydd Mawrth 3ydd o Chwefror, 2020.
2020-03-031h 08Podled Senedd PodcastFirst Ministers' Questions - 03-03-20Questions to the First Minister, Mark Drakeford, on Tuesday the 3rd of March, 2020.
2020-03-031h 08Podled Senedd PodcastCwestiynnau i'r Prif Weinidog - 25-02-20Cwestiynnau i Mark Drakeford, y Prif Weinidog, ar ddydd Mawrth 25ain o Chwefror, 2020.
2020-02-251h 18Podled Senedd PodcastFirst Ministers' Questions - 25-02-20Questions to the First Minister, Mark Drakeford, on Tuesday the 25th of February, 2020.
2020-02-251h 18Podled Senedd PodcastFirst Minister's Questions - 11-02-20Questions to the First Minister, Mark Drakeford AM, on 11 February 2020.
2020-02-1157 minPodled Senedd PodcastCwestiynnau i'r Prif Weinidog - 11-02-20Cwestiynnau i'r Prif Weinidog, Mark Drakeford AC, ar ddydd Mawrth, 11eg o Chwefror.
2020-02-1157 minPodled Senedd PodcastFirst Minister's Questions - 04-02-20Questions to the First Minister on Tuesday the 4th of February.
2020-02-042h 30Podled Senedd PodcastCwestiynnau i'r Prif Weinidog - 04-02-20Cwestiynnau i'r Prif Weinidog ar ddydd Mawrth, 4ydd Chwefror, 2020.
2020-02-042h 30Podled Senedd PodcastFirst Minister's Questions - 28-01-20Questions to the First Minister, Mark Drakeford, on Monday the 28th of January, 2020.
2020-01-282h 30Podled Senedd PodcastCwestiynnau i'r Prif Weinidog - 28-01-20Cwestiynnau i'r Prif Weinidog, Mark Drakeford, ar ddydd Mawrth 28 Ionawr, 2020.
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Podled Senedd PodcastFirst Minister's Questions - 21-01-20Questions to the First Minster, Mark Drakeford, on Tuesday 21 January, 2020.
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Podled Senedd PodcastCwestiynnau i'r Prif Weinidog - 21-01-20Cwestiynnau i'r Prif Weinidog ar ddydd Llun, 21 Ionawr, 2020.
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Podled Senedd PodcastFirst Minister's Questions - 14-01-20First Minister's Questions from Tuesday, 14th of January (2020).
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Podled Senedd PodcastCwestiynnau i'r Prif Weinidog - 14-01-20Cwestiynnau i'r Prif Weinidog, Mark Drakeford ar ddydd Mawrth, 14 o Ionawr (2020).
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Podled Senedd PodcastCwestiynnau i'r Prif Weinidog - 07-01-20Cwestiynnau i'r Prif Weinidog o 7fed Ionawr 2020
2020-01-0759 min
Podled Senedd PodcastFirst Minister's Questions - 07-01-20First Minister's Questions from 7th December 2020 -
2020-01-0759 min
Podled Senedd PodcastCwestiynnau i'r Prif Weinidog - 10-12-19Cwestiynnau i'r Prif Weinidog 10 Rhagfyr 2019
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Podled Senedd PodcastFirst Minister's Questions 10-12-19Questions to the First Minister in the Senedd on 10-12-19
Cwestiynnau i'r Prif Weinidog yn y Senedd ar 10-12-19
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Podled Senedd PodcastFirst Minister's Questions 03/12/19First Minister Questions
Cwestiynnau i'r Prif Weinidog
2019-12-0358 min
Podled Senedd PodcastCwestiynnau i'r Prif Weinidog 03/12/19First Minister Questions
Cwestiynnau i'r Prif Weinidog
2019-12-0358 min
Podled Senedd PodcastPodlediad y Senedd a Brexit - rhifyn 5Manon Edwards Ahir, Pennaeth Newyddion a Chysylltiadau â'r Cyfryngau yn y Cynulliad, sy'n sgwrsio â Peter Hill o'r Gwasanaeth Ymchwil am y datblygiadau Brexit diweddaraf yn San Steffan a'r gwaith y mae'r Cynulliad yn ei wneud i ddylanwadu ar y trafodaethau a pharatoi ar gyfer gwahanol sefyllfaoedd.
2019-04-0409 min
Podled Senedd PodcastThe Senedd and Brexit podcast - episode 5Manon Edwards Ahir, Head of News and Media Relations at the Assembly, talks to Peter Hill from the Assembly's Research Service about the latest Brexit developments in Westminster and the work that the Assembly is doing to influence the negotiations and prepare for various scenarios.
2019-04-0409 min
Podled Senedd PodcastY Senedd a Brexit - podlediad - rhifyn 4Manon Edwards Ahir, Pennaeth Newyddion a Chysylltiadau â'r Cyfryngau yn y Cynulliad, sy'n sgwrsio â Peter Hill o'r Gwasanaeth Ymchwil am y datblygiadau Brexit diweddaraf yn San Steffan a'r gwaith y mae'r Cynulliad yn ei wneud i ddylanwadu ar y trafodaethau a pharatoi ar gyfer gwahanol sefyllfaoedd.
2019-02-0111 min
Podled Senedd PodcastThe Senedd and Brexit podcast - episode 4Manon Edwards Ahir, Head of News and Media Relations at the Assembly, talks to Peter Hill from the Assembly's Research Service about the latest Brexit developments in Westminster and the work that the Assembly is doing to influence the negotiations and prepare for various scenarios.
2019-02-0109 min
2018-12-1009 min
2018-12-1011 min
Podled Senedd PodcastY Senedd a Brexit - Podlediad - Rh2 - 21.11.18Podlediad Brexit y Cynulliad, rhifyn 2
2018-11-2114 min
Podled Senedd PodcastThe Senedd and Brexit Podcast - Ep2 - 21.11.18Brexit Podcast from the Senedd - episode 2
2018-11-2115 min
Podled Senedd PodcastBlack History Month - podcast from the SeneddAli Abdi, Rocio Cifuentes and Vaughan Gething AM have a roundtable discussion on what Black History Month means for Wales and the wider world. They also choose their Welsh Black Icons. Daf Prys poses the questions.
Ali Abdi joined the Community Gateway team in October 2015. His work focuses on building a successful partnership between Cardiff University and the community of Grangetown and managing community events in the Grange Bowls Pavilion.
Rocio Cifuentes is an experienced, committed and values-driven third sector professional with over 15 years' experience specifically in the BME Third Sector in Wales. Sha has led and developed EYST Wales...
2018-11-0157 min
Podled Senedd PodcastY Cynulliad a Brexit - Podled - rh1Croeso i'r cyntaf mewn cyfres o bodlediadau gan y Cynulliad Cenedlaethol ar Ymadael yr Undeb Ewropeaidd - neu Brexit. Manon Edwards Ahir, Pennaeth Newyddion a Chysylltiadau â'r Cyfryngau sy'n siarad efo Manon George sy'n arwain Tîm Materion Ewropeaidd a Chyfansoddiadol. Maent yn trafod rôl y Cynulliad yn Brexit ac fan hyn yn edrych yn gyffredinol ar ble'r ydym ni o safbwynt Cymru.
2018-10-3016 min
Podled Senedd PodcastThe Assembly and Brexit - Podcast - ep1Welcome to the first in our new series of podcasts from the National Assembly of Wales on Exiting the European Union - otherwise known as Brexit. Manon Edwards Ahir, Head of News and Media Relations talks to Manon George, lead of the European and Constitutional Affairs team. They'll be discussing the Assembly's role in Brexit and for this podcast they'll start with a general look at where we are and the latest issues from a Welsh perspective.
2018-10-3017 min
Desolation Radio29. Chatting Senedd and Welsh Language Media with Mared IfanThis week we're joined by our good friend Mared Ifan to chat about her experience reporting on the Senedd and what it's like working for the Welsh Language Media. Best served with some chipotle sauce! Enjoy!
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