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Sophie Howe was the first Future Generations Commissioner for Wales

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‘A fight worth having’: Does Scotland need a Future Generations Commissioner?

The General Election will dominate UK politics in 2024.

The General Election will dominate UK politics in 2024.

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It’s beginning to feel a lot like an election … what’s in store for politics in 2024?

Welsh Labour leader Mark Drakeford (right), Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon

Welsh Labour leader Mark Drakeford (right), Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon

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Nicola Sturgeon joins tributes to 'principled' Welsh First Minister after resignation

Mark Drakeford has resigned as leader of Welsh Labour

Mark Drakeford has resigned as leader of Welsh Labour

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Mark Drakeford resigns as First Minister of Wales

MSPs requests for meeting with Treasury officials were rejected

MSPs requests for meeting with Treasury officials were rejected

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Holyrood committee convener cancels Westminster visit after Treasury snub

The UK Government has sent lessons on the monarchy and King Charles's coronation to councils across Scotland

The UK Government has sent lessons on the monarchy and King Charles's coronation to councils across Scotland

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Coronation lesson plans sent directly to Scottish councils by UK Government

Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed he will step down within the next two years

Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed he will step down within the next two years

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Mark Drakeford confirms plans to step down as Welsh First Minister in next two years

Tom Giffard is the Welsh Tories' shadow culture minister in the Senedd

Tom Giffard is the Welsh Tories' shadow culture minister in the Senedd

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Tory shadow minister mocked for 'cult-like' pro-monarchy Christmas tweet

The report said there are 'significant problems' with the way Wales is governed within the Union of the UK

The report said there are 'significant problems' with the way Wales is governed within the Union of the UK

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Welsh independence a 'viable' constitutional option, landmark report says

The Wales football team's official song and music video for the World Cup in Qatar does not shy away from politics

The Wales football team's official song and music video for the World Cup in Qatar does not shy away from politics

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Wales World Cup song 'gives nod to independence movement'

Peers warned against Westminster 'whittling away' at the powers of the Senedd

Peers warned against Westminster 'whittling away' at the powers of the Senedd

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Support for independence to grow if UK 'whittles away' at Senedd, peers warn

Protesters were out for King Charles's first visit to Wales

Protesters were out for King Charles's first visit to Wales

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King Charles welcomed in Cardiff by boos from anti-monarchy protesters

Westminster and Holyrood have stopped all activity after the death of the monarch

Westminster and Holyrood have stopped all activity after the death of the monarch

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What happens to politics in the aftermath of the Queen's death?

The UK Government threatened to overrule the Welsh Parliament over a trade union law

The UK Government threatened to overrule the Welsh Parliament over a trade union law

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'Power grab' shows UK Government treats devolved nations 'like children'

Thousands demonstrated in support of Welsh independence in 2019

Thousands demonstrated in support of Welsh independence in 2019

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Welsh independence supporters to march for first time in three years

Boris Johnson is facing a fresh threat to his position as leader of the Tories

Boris Johnson is facing a fresh threat to his position as leader of the Tories

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Fresh leadership crisis for Boris Johnson as Welsh Tories plan to split

In the same year that Scotland voted for devolution Wales voted to have its own assembly, the Senedd

In the same year that Scotland voted for devolution Wales voted to have its own assembly, the Senedd

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Here's what Scotland's independence movement can learn from Wales

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at Whitelee Wind Farm near Glasgow

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at Whitelee Wind Farm near Glasgow

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'Idiotic devolution settlement' led to UK's energy crisis, journalist claims

Keir Starmer is accused of displaying 'embarrassing ignorance'

Keir Starmer is accused of displaying 'embarrassing ignorance'

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Keir Starmer urges rUK to copy Welsh smacking ban – two years after Scots ban

Boris Johnson's government wants to cut 'red tape' after leaving the EU

Boris Johnson's government wants to cut 'red tape' after leaving the EU

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Boris Johnson's 'Brexit Freedom' Bill poses 'direct threat' to Holyrood

Welsh FM Mark Drakeford had a damning indictment of Boris Johnson's position as PM in the midst of the partygate scandal

Welsh FM Mark Drakeford had a damning indictment of Boris Johnson's position as PM in the midst of the partygate scandal

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Boris Johnson will 'never escape damage' of partygate scandal, says Welsh FM

(L-R) Conor Murphy, Kate Forbes and Rebecca Evans

(L-R) Conor Murphy, Kate Forbes and Rebecca Evans

Finance chiefs issue joint call to Treasury over Covid cash and cost of living

Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford defended his comments describing England as a 'global outlier' on Covid-19

Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford defended his comments describing England as a 'global outlier' on Covid-19

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Welsh FM hits out at Boris Johnson for 'ignoring science' on Covid

Prime Minister Tony Blair (right) and LibDem leader Paddy Ashdown, after coming to an agreement on constitutional reform in Downing Street. 20/1/99

Prime Minister Tony Blair (right) and LibDem leader Paddy Ashdown, after coming to an agreement on constitutional reform in Downing Street. 20/1/99

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What secret Cabinet Office files reveal about the story of devolution

Mark Drakeford's government has loaned Boris Johnson's administration four million lateral flow tests

Mark Drakeford's government has loaned Boris Johnson's administration four million lateral flow tests

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Welsh government bails out Boris Johnson with four million Covid tests

Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, left, claimed Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford's administrations are 'out of step' with England

Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, left, claimed Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford's administrations are 'out of step' with England

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Outrage as Tory MP brands Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland 'principalities'

Mark Drakeford is bringing in strict new Covid rules

Mark Drakeford is bringing in strict new Covid rules

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Wales introduces strict new Covid rules as Omicron cases 'rise sharply'

The Institute for Fiscal Studies, Fraser of Allander Institute and University of Stirling Management School have published the report in response to what's emerged during the Covid-19 pandemic and rise of the Omicron strain

The Institute for Fiscal Studies, Fraser of Allander Institute and University of Stirling Management School have published the report in response to what's emerged during the Covid-19 pandemic and rise of the Omicron strain

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Omicron proves devolved governments need furlough powers, economists say

A St David Day parade through Wrexham. File photo.

A St David Day parade through Wrexham. File photo.

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Anger in Wales as UK rejects call to make St David's Day a bank holiday

First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford (left) and Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price at the Senedd, Cardiff, after announcing their co-operation deal

First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford (left) and Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price at the Senedd, Cardiff, after announcing their co-operation deal

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What does the Welsh Senedd deal mean for Anas Sarwar’s Labour?

Nicola Sturgeon praised the 'collaborative politics' of Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru as they agreed on a proposed Senedd deal

Nicola Sturgeon praised the 'collaborative politics' of Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru as they agreed on a proposed Senedd deal

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Nicola Sturgeon praises 'grown-up politics' of Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru deal

First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford (left) and Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price at the Senedd

First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford (left) and Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price at the Senedd

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Labour and Plaid Cymru agree Welsh government co-operation deal

Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson hosted a breakfast summit with the first ministers of Wales and Northern Ireland, and other world leaders, at COP26

Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson hosted a breakfast summit with the first ministers of Wales and Northern Ireland, and other world leaders, at COP26

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Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson host breakfast summit for COP world leaders

The Queen suggested she was 'irritated' by climate change inaction

The Queen suggested she was 'irritated' by climate change inaction

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Royals branded 'climate hypocrites' after Queen's COP26 intervention

Queen ‘irritated’ by lack of action by world leaders on climate crisis

Queen ‘irritated’ by lack of action by world leaders on climate crisis

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'They talk but they don't do': Queen ‘irritated’ by lack of action on climate crisis

Wales will encourage everyone to make sure they are fully vaccinated

Wales will encourage everyone to make sure they are fully vaccinated

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Wales brings in vaccine passports for nightclubs and large events

Tories reject plea from devolved parliaments to abandon Universal Credit cut

Tories reject plea from devolved parliaments to abandon Universal Credit cut

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Tories reject plea from devolved parliaments to abandon Universal Credit cut

Politicians from Holyrood, Stormont, the Senedd and Westminster have penned a letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak

Politicians from Holyrood, Stormont, the Senedd and Westminster have penned a letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak

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Politicians from all four UK nations unite to demand Tory U-turn on benefits cut

Scottish and Welsh ministers warn UK will 'undermine devolution' with freeports

Scottish and Welsh ministers warn UK will 'undermine devolution' with freeports

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Scottish and Welsh ministers warn UK will 'undermine devolution' with freeports

Dr Jamie Wallis, Tory MP for Bridgend, was unhappy with the Welsh government's approach to the flag

Dr Jamie Wallis, Tory MP for Bridgend, was unhappy with the Welsh government's approach to the flag

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WATCH: Tory MP fumes over lack of Union flags in the Welsh Parliament

Mark Drakeford's Welsh Government is to challenge Boris Johnson's UK Government over the post-Brexit Internal Market Bill

Mark Drakeford's Welsh Government is to challenge Boris Johnson's UK Government over the post-Brexit Internal Market Bill

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Welsh government CAN take Westminster to court on Internal Market Act

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