Welsh government

A view of the Senedd, the Welsh parliament building in Cardiff.

Gareth Lewis: New dawn and sleepless nights for Welsh politics

With one year until the Senedd election, political editor Gareth Lewis explores what could come next.

Darren Millar is stood slightly to the right of the middle of the shot, on a balcony overlooking the funnel in the middle of the Senedd building. He is in a suit, tie and white shirt, and is smiling.

Tories pledge tax cut if they win Senedd election

The Tory's Senedd leader pledges to take 1p off income tax if he becomes first minister in 2026.

Eluned Morgan stood at a podium delivering a speech at a party conference. She is wearing a beige blazer and is gesturing with her hands.

Senedd election could be seismic, expert says

Labour has dominated Welsh politics for more than a century. Next year, could that come to an end?

Seven pupils in school uniform happily running towards the camera

Bill to boost Welsh learners passes key stage

The bill aims for all pupils to be "independent Welsh language users" by the time they leave school.

Eluned Morgan speaking in front of a red Welsh Labour banner, wearing a pink jacket. She has a gold chunky necklace on, purple framed glasses and dark brown shoulder-length hair.

Wales' Labour first minister says she'll call out Starmer

Eluned Morgan says she will "not stay silent" if the UK government takes decisions "we think will harm" Wales.

Person carrying umbrella walks along pebble beach

Cash for tourist firms to shelter visitors from rain

Tourism businesses could claim up to £20k from the Welsh government to invest in "weather-proofing".

Woman with brown hair standing next to a field with some sheep. She's smiling at the camera and is wearing a black top. There are trees surrounding the fenced off field.

Same-day mental health help pledge as demand rises

Calls to a mental health support hotline double between 2023 and 2024 and gets 6,000 calls a month.

29 Apr 2025

Supreme Court gender ruling 'significant for services'

First Minister Eluned Morgan says the Supreme Court's ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex will have "significant implications for public services".

29 Apr 2025