58 episodes

Felicity Evans and James Williams present a one-stop shop of what's happening in the world of Welsh politics.

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    • Government

Felicity Evans and James Williams present a one-stop shop of what's happening in the world of Welsh politics.

    "And they're off..."

    "And they're off..."

    Following the surprise announcement of a General Election on July 4, James Williams is joined by BBC Wales Westminster reporters Catrin Haf Jones and Shelley Phelps to map out the contours of the campaign that lies ahead.

    • 22 min
    In the Firing Line

    In the Firing Line

    Felicity Evans and James Williams are joined by colleague Cemlyn Davies to discuss the fall-out from Vaughan Gething's sacking of one of his ministerial team for leaking to the media - an allegation the former minister for social partnership Hannah Blythyn denies. Luke Young of Citizens Advice Cymru laments the decision to delay council tax reforms to 2028. And MSs Jane Dodds and Janet Finch-Saunders make the case for their pets - Wanda and Alfie - to be crowned Senedd Dog of the Year.

    • 41 min
    Presiding Presence

    Presiding Presence

    At the end of a week that saw both the 25th anniversary of the first elections to Cardiff Bay and legislation passed to reform the Senedd, James Williams and Felicity Evans join the Presiding Officer Elin Jones MS in the Siambr to reflect on the devolution journey to date and what the future holds - for both her and the institution.

    • 44 min
    Deletions and Donations

    Deletions and Donations

    James Williams and Daniel Davies digest another week of difficult headlines for the new First Minister

    • 17 min
    Running into Opposition

    Running into Opposition

    Felicity Evans and James Williams are joined by BBC Wales political editor Gareth Lewis to sweep up as the dust settles on two opposition debates in the Senedd seeking to address the continuing controversy around a £200,000 donation to Vaughan Gething's Labour leadership campaign from a man twice convicted of environmental offences

    • 36 min
    Tata Steel, 20mph and campaign donation controversy

    Tata Steel, 20mph and campaign donation controversy

    Felicity Evans and David Deans discuss the latest developments in Tata Steel's plans to close both its blast furnaces at its Port Talbot plant before talking to Andrew Morgan, leader of the Welsh Local Government Association, about how councils view the recently announced changes to the implementation of the Welsh Government's default 20mph policy. The pair also explore the ongoing controversy surrounding a £200,000 donation towards Vaughan Gething's Labour leadership campaign from a man twice convicted of environmental offences.

    • 36 min

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