by William Kelly | Aug 11, 2021 | BLOG, WALES POLITICS
On the 27th of October 2014, the Welsh Cavalry Regiment marched out of Camp Bastion, being the last British force to leave the region, their departure officially ended Brittan’s involvement in Afghanistan. The valour and courage of those who fought will never be...
by William Kelly | Aug 6, 2021 | NEWS, WALES POLITICS
Most of Wales’ remaining Covid rules will be lifted as the nation enters the “final lap” of the pandemic, the first minister has said. Social distancing laws and rules on who can meet indoors will end on Saturday, almost 17 months after the...
by William Kelly | Aug 5, 2021 | NEWS, WALES POLITICS
Grants for people in Wales on low pay who are told to self-isolate will rise from £500 to £750 from this weekend. The cash is to support those who cannot work from home, as well as parents and carers with children who have tested positive and are self-isolating. The...
by William Kelly | May 21, 2021 | WALES POLITICS
Wales’ cultural identity is at stake in the row over an Australian trade deal being finalised by the UK government, the first minister has warned. Mark Drakeford is concerned about both the economic effects and the “impact on the future of our...
by William Kelly | May 15, 2021 | NEWS, WALES POLITICS
A universal basic income scheme is to be trialled in Wales, meaning adults, regardless of their means, will receive a regular sum of money. The idea is that this would cover the basic cost of living. First Minister Mark Drakeford said the pilot would “see...
by William Kelly | May 9, 2021 | NEWS, WALES POLITICS
Welsh Labour is looking poised to go it alone and form a government without help from other parties. Thursday’s Senedd election left Labour with 30 seats – one short of an outright majority. But a senior figure said the party could continue to run the...
