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A referendum matters far less than the economy for independence (bylines.cymru)
The idea that independence for Wales or Scotland must be mandated by a referendum has gained currency and become most people’s assumption, but there’s no legal or historical basis for it. If we want independence, growing the economy matters far more than winning a referendum....
Why Plaid Cymru decided to withdraw from the Co-operation Agreement with the Welsh Government (nation.cymru)
When I became leader of Plaid Cymru in June of last year I was clear that I wanted my party to be a home for everyone who shares the ambition of creating a fairer, greener, more prosperous society....
Campaigners warn Welsh language policies at stake after collapse of Co-operation Agreement (nation.cymru)
Campaigners have warned that the future of policies that affect the Welsh language are “at stake” following the collapse of the Co-operation Agreement between Plaid Cymru and the Welsh Government on Friday....
The brilliant Anthony Hopkins mural that has appeared in Port Talbot (nation.cymru)
He’s one of Port Talbot’s favourite sons and now he’s been celebrated in his hometown....
Plaid Cymru pulls out of Co-operation Agreement with the Welsh Government (nation.cymru)
Plaid Cymru has ended its co-operation agreement with the Welsh Labour government with immediate effect, party leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has said....
No-confidence vote in Vaughan Gething more likely than not - Tory (www.bbc.co.uk)
It is “odds on” that a no-confidence motion to force the first minister’s resignation, will be brought forward by opposition members in the Senedd following recent events, the Conservative Senedd leader has said....
Silk roads and salt routes – succeeding where Glyndŵr failed (bylines.cymru)
Let’s picture the late 1390s and early 1400s, the years when Owain Glyndŵr was transformed from loyal subject of the English crown to rebel Prince of Wales. People travelled. In Glyndŵr’s time knights, yeomen, and peasants joined crusades against the Baltic pagans, or the Turks threatening Hungary’s borders. Others may...
Tipping point 'getting closer when Gething will be removed from office' says Labour source (nation.cymru)
The sacking of Hannah Blythyn as a minister brings closer the tipping point when the Labour Party accepts that keeping Vaughan Gething in office is more damaging than getting rid of him, a senior Welsh Labour source has told us....
Welsh Government in turmoil as Minister is sacked for allegedly leaking deleted message sent by Gething (nation.cymru)
First Minister Vaughan Gething has sacked Social Partnership Minister Hannah Blythyn, accusing her of being the source of the leak to NationCymru that revealed he had deleted messages that should have been provided to the UK Covid Inquiry....
Wales Ambulance Service tackling its misogyny says chief executive (www.bbc.co.uk)
Work is ongoing to tackle “pockets of poor behaviour” amongst Wales Ambulance Service staff, including on misogyny and sexual safety, its chief executive has said....
Is Lemmy a good alternative?
New here. Migrated from Reddit. Still trying to figure out Lemmy - what’s everyone’s experiences like coming from Reddit and does Lemmy serve as a good alternative? Pros and cons/differences?...
First Minister blasted for 'wasting time' on Tata visit to Mumbai (nation.cymru)
The First Minister has been accused of “wasting time” on a trip to Mumbai to urge Tata Steel bosses to “look again” at plans to shut blast furnaces in Port Talbot....
Defending Cymru - innovative defence after independence (bylines.cymru)
Ask someone, “What is defence?” They’ll probably say something along the lines of it being the act of protecting oneself, another person, or some cherished object....
Biden administration is sending $1 billion more in weapons, ammo to Israel, congressional aides say (apnews.com)
Welsh book retailer named the best independent bookshop in the UK (nation.cymru)
Book-ish in Crickhowell has been crowned Independent Bookshop of the Year at The British Book Awards 2024, held in London last night....
Pressure grows on Gething as Welsh Government confirms it has no record of deleted messages (nation.cymru)
The Welsh Government has confirmed that it does not hold a record of the ministerial group chat messages created during the Covid-19 crisis that Vaughan Gething told colleagues he was deleting – suggesting that he did in fact delete them....
We need to talk about education in Wales (nation.cymru)
We have a new Cabinet Secretary in post with responsibility for education, and today, Lynne Neagle will set out her priorities in a statement to the Senedd....
Welsh MP calls for Government to take over running of Parc Prison following deaths (nation.cymru)
The UK Government has faced calls to take over the running of HMP Parc from private firm G4S, amid concerns over a spate of deaths....
Gwynedd councillors concerned by Cambrian Coast train cuts (bylines.cymru)
Councillors in Gwynedd have raised concerns over “unacceptable” planned cuts to an “immensely important” Welsh railway line. They say the Cambrian Coast line provides an important service for locals accessing shops, jobs, and services, and is a popular route for tourists....
Iwan Rheon: 'The Prince of Wales is an archaic title - we need to get rid' (nation.cymru)
Actor Iwan Rheon has said that Wales does not need a prince after playing the role of Prince William in a TV show....
More politicians future-proof Senedd - Plaid MS Elin Jones (www.bbc.co.uk)
Increasing the number of Senedd members is a “full stop” that will future proof Welsh devolution for the next 100 years, according to its presiding officer....
Mind Cymru focuses new campaign on young people’s mental health (nation.cymru)
Mind Cymru has launched a new drive to highlight the increasing mental health needs of young people in Wales, to mark Mental Health Awareness Week....
Croeso i Gymru! Wales becomes first UK nation to launch metaverse experience (nation.cymru)
Wales has become the first UK nation to launch in the metaverse, giving virtual visitors from across the world a taste of what they can discover here for real....