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Welcome inside Welsh politics. Senedd Sources hears from those who have lived it in decision-forming and policy-making for Wales to assess politics, today, in Wales and for Wales. Join journalist Ollie Cole, as well as Jo Kiernan, former adviser to Welsh Labour First Ministers Rhodri Morgan and Carwyn Jones, now at Cavendish Consulting, and former Welsh Conservative candidate and adviser Craig Lawton of Grasshopper Communications, as they share their experiences, and shape conversation about Welsh politics today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1 g fa

    New PM, New Wales? How Burnham's Rise Could Change Everything

    Reform UK’s rise is sending shockwaves through Welsh and UK politics — and the impact is already being felt in the Senedd. In this episode of Senedd Sources, the panel discusses how recent political turmoil in Westminster, including leadership uncertainty and shifting alliances, is reshaping the balance of power in Wales. With a new Prime Minister on the horizon, questions are mounting about the future of devolution, how Cardiff Bay will respond, and whether traditional party politics in Wales is being fundamentally rewritten. The conversation also explores: - The growing influence of Reform UK in Welsh political debate - What a new UK Prime Minister means for Wales and devolution - Internal pressure on Labour and the Senedd opposition - Whether political walkouts and confrontational tactics are effective - The future of Welsh governance in a rapidly changing UK landscape - And we say goodbye to Craig Lawton, who is sadly leaving the pod to start a few role elsewhere This is a moment of political change — and Wales is right at the centre of it. 📍 Subscribe for weekly breakdowns of Welsh and UK politics from inside the Senedd. ✉️ Get in touch!Have a comment or question you want us to dive into on the next show? WhatsApp Voice Note: 0333 404 6507 (Start your message with the word Senedd)Email: Hello@seneddsources.comSubscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode! #WelshPolitics #Senedd #ReformUK #UKPolitics #WalesNews #PoliticsPodcast ***** Welcome inside Welsh politics. Senedd Sources hears from those who have lived it in decision-forming and policy-making for Wales to assess politics, today, in Wales and for Wales. Join journalist Ollie Cole, former Welsh Labour adviser Jo Kiernan and former Welsh Conservative candidate and adviser Craig Lawton as they share their experiences, and shape conversation about Welsh politics today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  2. 18 giu

    Senedd Walkout, Childcare Cash Crises & The New Lobbying Register

    Drama has officially arrived in the expanded Senedd. In this week's episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan, and Craig Lawton unpack a tumultuous week in Welsh politics marked by a full-blown chamber walkout, a massive policy clash over international spending, and a surprise legislative win for Reform UK. First, we break down the fallout from Reform UK MS Joe Martin’s controversial speeches on asylum seekers and international development, which prompted Plaid Cymru, Labour, and Green MSs to turn their backs and walk out. Is this insurgent tactic here to stay, or will the Presiding Officer Huw Irranca-Davis clamp down with sanctions? Next, we dive deep into the numbers. Finance Minister Elon Jones is laying down a supplementary budget for the NHS and childcare pledges, but former First Minister Mark Drakeford has some choice words about Plaid’s math. Where is the money going to come from? Finally, we discuss the new statutory lobbying register—a massive early win for Reform UK—and break down the brand-new Senedd committee chairs. ✉️ Get in touch!Have a comment or question you want us to dive into on the next show? WhatsApp Voice Note: 0333 404 6507 (Start your message with the word Senedd)Email: Hello@seneddsources.comSubscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  3. 11 giu

    Plaid's Costings Question: Unexpected Alliances and Childcare Battles

    Baby steps or budget headaches? This week, Plaid Cymru found itself under growing pressure to explain one of its flagship election promises: expanding childcare provision across Wales. Opposition parties are demanding answers on costings, delivery and timescales, while ministers insist details are on the way. In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton examine the first signs that governing may prove much harder than campaigning, as the new Welsh Government faces scrutiny from all sides. We discuss: Why Plaid Cymru's childcare plans are already under pressureThe row over costings and whether the numbers add upThe unexpected voting alliances emerging in the new SeneddHow Reform UK is adapting to life as the largest opposition groupThe long-awaited announcement of Senedd committeesWhich parties could end up controlling key scrutiny rolesWhether an expanded Senedd is coping with its growing workloadThe latest Labour Party turmoil and what Andy Burnham's leadership ambitions could mean for Welsh politics With the honeymoon period fading, committees finally taking shape and ministers facing tougher questions, Welsh politics is entering a fascinating new chapter. 🎧 Subscribe for weekly analysis of Welsh politics, the Senedd and policymaking. 📲 Send us your voice notes on WhatsApp: 0333 404 6507 (start your message with "Senedd") 📧 hello@seneddsources.com #WelshPolitics #Senedd #PlaidCymru #RhunapIorwerth #ReformUK #WelshGovernment #WalesPolitics #PoliticsPodcast #WelshLabour #Devolution #SeneddSources Welcome inside Welsh politics. ***** Welcome inside Welsh politics. Senedd Sources hears from those who have lived it in decision-forming and policy-making for Wales to assess politics, today, in Wales and for Wales. Join journalist Ollie Cole, former Welsh Labour adviser Jo Kiernan and former Welsh Conservative candidate and adviser Craig Lawton as they share their experiences, and shape conversation about Welsh politics today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  4. 4 giu

    The Honeymoon Is Over: Plaid's First FMQs & Adam Price Tackles the Economy

    Plaid Cymru's honeymoon period is over. This week saw the first First Minister's Questions of the new Senedd term, with Reform UK taking on the role of main opposition and putting Rhun ap Iorwerth's government under immediate pressure over NHS waiting times, economic promises and delivery. In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton break down the first FMQs of the new government, Adam Price's increasingly high-profile economic agenda, and what the early weeks of Plaid Cymru's administration tell us about the challenges ahead. We discuss: Reform UK's first major test as the Senedd's largest opposition groupWhether Plaid Cymru can deliver on its NHS waiting time promisesAdam Price's plan to tackle Wales' productivity problemRenewable energy, investment and the row over pylonsThe battle over nuclear power and infrastructure investmentWhy Senedd committees still haven't been formedAnd what the changing politics of Wales means for devolution and the future of the Union With expectations high, scrutiny intensifying and Plaid Cymru now having to turn rhetoric into results, the first real tests of government are beginning. 🎧 Subscribe for weekly analysis on Welsh politics, the Senedd and policymaking. 📲 Send us your voice notes on WhatsApp: 0333 404 6507 (start your message with "Senedd") 📧 hello@seneddsources.com #WelshPolitics #PlaidCymru #Senedd #FMQs #RhunapIorwerth #AdamPrice #ReformUK #WelshGovernment #WalesPolitics #PoliticsPodcast #Devolution #NHSWales ***** Welcome inside Welsh politics. Senedd Sources hears from those who have lived it in decision-forming and policy-making for Wales to assess politics, today, in Wales and for Wales. Join journalist Ollie Cole, former Welsh Labour adviser Jo Kiernan and former Welsh Conservative candidate and adviser Craig Lawton as they share their experiences, and shape conversation about Welsh politics today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min

  5. 28 mag

    Who Pays? IFS Warnings & Rhun Reopening The M4 Debate

    Plaid Cymru has wasted no time setting out its priorities for government — but can Wales actually afford them? In this episode of Senedd Sources, we break down Rhun ap Iorwerth’s surprise intervention on the M4 relief road, the political risks of reopening one of Wales’ most divisive infrastructure debates, and the mounting economic pressure facing the new Welsh Government. Joining Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton is David Phillips from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), who warns that “the good times are over” as ministers prepare for some of the toughest budget decisions since devolution began. We discuss: - Whether Rhun ap Iorwerth can realistically deliver an M4 solution - The brutal financial choices facing the Welsh Government - Can Plaid Cymru afford its childcare and NHS pledges? - Why politicians struggle to level with voters about the economy - Potential cuts to public services and the civil service - How Wales compares economically to the rest of the UK - And whether there is actually room for optimism in the Welsh economy With budgets tightening, pressure mounting on public services, and expectations sky-high after the Senedd election, this is essential listening for anyone following Welsh politics, Plaid Cymru, or the future direction of Wales. 🎧 Subscribe for weekly analysis on Welsh politics, the Senedd, and policymaking. 📲 Send us your voice notes on WhatsApp: 0333 404 6507 (start your message with “Senedd”) 📧 hello@seneddsources.com #WelshPolitics #PlaidCymru #RhunapIorwerth #Senedd #M4 #M4ReliefRoad #WalesPolitics #IFS #UKPolitics #WelshGovernment #PoliticsPodcast ***** Welcome inside Welsh politics. Senedd Sources hears from those who have lived it in decision-forming and policy-making for Wales to assess politics, today, in Wales and for Wales. Join journalist Ollie Cole, former Welsh Labour adviser Jo Kiernan and former Welsh Conservative candidate and adviser Craig Lawton as they share their experiences, and shape conversation about Welsh politics today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  6. 21 mag

    How Reform UK & The Tories Are Re-Shaping Senedd Opposition

    In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole and Craig Lawton break down the new political landscape in Wales as the dust settles after the 2026 Senedd election. Will Plaid Cymru actually be affective now they are in power, and are they facing pressure to deliver in the first 100 days? How will Reform and the Conservatives function in opposition? And will Mark Drakeford's intervention this week shake up the strategy in Welsh Labour? Is the former First Minister still a relevant voice within the party? We also discuss on the show: Reform UK’s new shadow cabinet and strategy.Childcare policy challenges and government spending. The future leadership battle inside Welsh Labour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  7. 14 mag

    Plaid Takes Power & Reform Finds Its Role - Wales Settles Into New Leadership

    Plaid Cymru is in power. Labour is out for the first time in the history of devolution. And Reform UK is now the official opposition in a dramatically reshaped Senedd. In this episode of Senedd Sources, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton break down the election aftermath, Rhun ap Iorwerth’s first moves as First Minister, and what Plaid’s new cabinet tells us about the direction of the Welsh Government. From major cabinet appointments to committee battles and minority government maths, this is the inside story of how Wales’ new political era is beginning. With Plaid Cymru now governing without a majority, how difficult will it be to hold together a new administration while negotiating vote-by-vote in a larger Senedd? And what role will Reform UK play as a powerful new opposition force? Plus: - Why Labour faces a huge rebuilding challenge - The balancing act over farming, energy and net zero - How committee chairs and Senate numbers could shape Welsh politics for years 📥 Have your say! What’s the first thing the new Welsh Government should do? WhatsApp us: 0333 404 6507 (Start with 'Senedd') Email: hello@seneddsources.com ***** Welcome inside Welsh politics. Senedd Sources hears from those who have lived it in decision-forming and policy-making for Wales to assess politics, today, in Wales and for Wales. Join journalist Ollie Cole, former Welsh Labour adviser Jo Kiernan and former Welsh Conservative candidate and adviser Craig Lawton as they share their experiences, and shape conversation about Welsh politics today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  8. 9 mag

    The Day Welsh Politics Changed Forever: Election Results Special

    The face of Welsh politics has been utterly transformed. In this emergency weekend edition of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole and Jo Kiernan dissect a brutal election day that saw Labour’s Eluned Morgan become the first head of a British government to lose her seat in modern history. With Plaid Cymru (43 seats) and Reform UK (34 seats) dominating the new 96-seat Senedd, we look at the "two-horse race" narrative that squeezed the traditional parties and what a Plaid Cymru minority government means for the future of Wales. Topics covered: The collapse of the Labour vote and Eluned Morgan’s resignation.Why Reform UK outperformed expectations (but missed their majority).The "Squeeze": How the new voting system backfired on its creators.Is Keir Starmer to blame? The view from Westminster vs. Cardiff Bay.The Liberal Democrat and Green struggle for relevance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
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Welcome inside Welsh politics. Senedd Sources hears from those who have lived it in decision-forming and policy-making for Wales to assess politics, today, in Wales and for Wales. Join journalist Ollie Cole, as well as Jo Kiernan, former adviser to Welsh Labour First Ministers Rhodri Morgan and Carwyn Jones, now at Cavendish Consulting, and former Welsh Conservative candidate and adviser Craig Lawton of Grasshopper Communications, as they share their experiences, and shape conversation about Welsh politics today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Shortbread Media
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  • Anni di attività
    2025 - 2026
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    44
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