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Listen to ITV Cymru Wales' Political Editor Adrian Masters in conversation with politicians and campaigners from across Welsh political and public life. Sharp End delves into the biggest issues affecting the people of Wales including the UK's impending withdrawal from the European Union.

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Listen to ITV Cymru Wales' Political Editor Adrian Masters in conversation with politicians and campaigners from across Welsh political and public life. Sharp End delves into the biggest issues affecting the people of Wales including the UK's impending withdrawal from the European Union.

    The FM on how Wales is coping in lockdown, Covid 19 view from Spain & the MP spreading some joy

    The FM on how Wales is coping in lockdown, Covid 19 view from Spain & the MP spreading some joy

    As Wales continues to adapt to life in lockdown, Adrian Masters was joined by First Minister Mark Drakeford to talk coronavirus testing, working with the UK Government and how Welsh communities are pulling together to get through the crisis.

    Elsewhere Owain Phillips spoke to Spanish journalist Dorothee Fischer about how Spain is coping with the pandemic.

    And in these uncertain times, we hear from Rhondda MP Chris Bryant who is trying to bring a bit of joy to people's lives with the power of social media.

    • 23 min
    The PM tells us to stay home & the Health Minister explains what it means for Wales

    The PM tells us to stay home & the Health Minister explains what it means for Wales

    As the Prime Minister announced strict measures in a bid to stop the spread of Coronavirus, Adrian Masters was joined by Health Minister Vaughan Gething to explain how it will affect Wales.
    Before the announcement, Owain Phillips spoke to Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price from his second-week of self-isolation about staying safe and how parties should work together in this crisis.
    And it's a time of great uncertainty for employers and employees alike as everyone is told to stay home, so we asked employment lawyer Bethan Darwin for some advice.

    • 23 min
    The effect of coronavirus on small businesses, flooding aftermath and changes to our bus service

    The effect of coronavirus on small businesses, flooding aftermath and changes to our bus service

    As the first Coronavirus death in Wales is confirmed and the Prime Minister advises us all, and the most vulnerable in particular, to avoid all but essential travel, social contact and going to work, Adrian Masters speaks to Dr Mair Hopkin from the Royal College of GPs about the impact its having on frontline services. We also hear from Amy Bainton from the Federation of Small Businesses on the support needed for businesses here to weather the Coronavirus storm.

    Elsewhere, a month on from Storm Dennis, we hear from the leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and the Welsh Local Government Association, Cllr Andrew Morgan on how the communities are recovering from the floods and the new challenges ahead.

    And as the Welsh Government published a new bill aimed at improving bus services, we hear from Labour AM Hefin David who is on the Assembly infrastructure committee and David Beer from passenger group Transport Focus on what needs to change when it comes to improving the way we travel.

    • 23 min
    Coronavirus cases rise, Welsh Tory conference & how will Flybe's collapse affect Wales?

    Coronavirus cases rise, Welsh Tory conference & how will Flybe's collapse affect Wales?

    As the number of Welsh cases of Coronavirus rises, Adrian Masters talked to Chief Medical Officer Dr Frank Atherton about how worried we should be about the virus. Elsewhere conference season is underway, with the Welsh Conservatives gathering in Llangollen -Owain Phillip takes a look at whether the party can build on the success from the General Election for next year's Assembly election.
    And Adrian was joined in the studio by Plaid Cymru's Helen Mary Jones, Labour's Carwyn Jones and David Melding from the Welsh Conservatives to discuss what impact the collapse of Flybe will have on Cardiff Airport.

    • 23 min
    Conference season: Paul Davies and Boris Johnson

    Conference season: Paul Davies and Boris Johnson

    It's conference season and the Welsh Conservatives got the gatherings underway in Llangollen. Owain Phillips talked to Assembly group leader Paul Davies about stopping the Assembly 'gravy train,' Boris Johnson and whether he's the right man to lead the party to next year's election, while Adrian Masters spoke to the Prime Minister about floods, coronavirus and being back in Clwyd South - the constituency he fought in the 90s.

    • 12 min
    The First Minster on UK's negotiations with the EU and is enough being done to tackle air pollution?

    The First Minster on UK's negotiations with the EU and is enough being done to tackle air pollution?

    As the the UK government's started talks with the EU about our future relationship, Adrian Masters speaks with the First Minister about those talks.

    Also on the programme, Owain Phillips reports on the Erasmus Plus scheme and asks whether warnings about it ending is scare-mongering.

    And are we doing enough to tackle air pollution? Adrian speaks to Transport Secretary Ken Skates AM about the issue.

    • 23 min

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