BBC Politics
Burnham Summons Celtic Crew for Autumn Chat, Promises 'Good Jobs' Instead of Just Good Vibes
PM Andy Burnham gathers the devolved leaders for a summit, hoping 'good jobs for all' will paper over the usual constitutional cracks.
2026-08-27
BBC Politics
2026-05-28
BBC Politics
Wales' First Minister Promises to Solve M4 Congestion with Roads, But Not That Road
Rhun ap Iorwerth promises to fix M4 congestion with roads, just not the one everyone already spent years arguing about.
2026-05-21
BBC Business
Welsh First Minister to UK Government: Thanks for the Theme Park Tax Cuts, but We're Still Cold
UK government offers summer VAT cuts on theme parks and zoos; Welsh First Minister says that's nice but could we get some help with heating bills instead?
2026-05-19
The Guardian
Plaid Cymru Takes Power, Immediately Asks for More Powers: A Shocker
Plaid Cymru wins election, immediately demands more devolution. Thames Water rescue threatened by PM change. Burnham vows to fix Labour. US hate crime shooting. Iran peace deal proposal. Altman wins legal battle.
2026-05-11
BBC Politics
Wales Gets Its First Plaid Cymru First Minister, Because Apparently the Apocalypse Is Nigh
Wales is getting its first Plaid Cymru first minister, because the other parties either abstained, backed him, or are too busy fighting over who gets to be the speaker.
2026-05-08
BBC Politics
Welsh Labour Loses It, Reform UK Rides In on a Wave of 'We Told You So'
Labour loses Wales and 12 English councils, Reform UK gains control of several areas and over 600 councillors, while the SNP remains largest in Scotland with a diminished vote share.
BBC Politics
Labour Loses Wales After 26 Years, Prompting Existential Crisis and Blame Game
After 26 years of uninterrupted rule, Welsh Labour has conceded defeat in the Senedd election, with even First Minister Eluned Morgan at risk of losing her seat, as Plaid Cymru and Reform UK vie for power.
The Guardian Europe
Starmer Takes 'Responsibility' for Labour's Council Massacre, Which Is a Bit Like Taking Credit for a Sinkhole
Labour loses hundreds of council seats, Starmer 'takes responsibility' (i.e., says sorry without fixing anything), while Tories, Lib Dems, Greens, and Plaid Cymru all claim they're the real winners. Democracy: still a mess.
2026-05-06
BBC Politics
British Politicians Engage in Traditional Pre-Election Ritual of Saying Things They Hope Will Be True
British parties engage in last-minute campaigning with promises of unity, change, and fixing church roofs, because democracy is a beautiful, chaotic mess.
2026-05-03
BBC Politics
Reform Candidate Finally Does the Bare Minimum, Calls Colleague's Post Racist
Reform UK candidate James Evans breaks party ranks to call Arron Banks' 'Welsh lad?' post racist, as colleagues dance around the obvious like it's a competitive sport.
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