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Free Wales Army (FWA) — Byddin Rhyddid Cymru

Also known as: FWA, Byddin Rhyddid Cymru Leader: Julian Cayo-Evans Deputy: Dennis Coslett Dates active: 1964 – 1 July 1969 Headquarters: Lampeter, Ceredigion Active regions: Wales Ideology: Welsh nationalism, Welsh republicanism Motto: Fe godwn ni eto ("We shall rise again") Emblem: Yr Eryr Wen (the White Eagle of Snowdonia) Preceded by: Welsh Freedom Army, National Patriotic Front, Welsh Republican Army

Overview

The Free Wales Army (FWA) was a Welsh nationalist paramilitary organisation formed in Lampeter, Ceredigion by Julian Cayo-Evans in 1964. Its objective was to establish an independent Welsh republic through direct action and militant agitation. Though more bravado than bomb-maker, the group captured the imagination — and concern — of 1960s Britain, playing a significant role in the wider Welsh nationalist movement's turn toward direct action.

The FWA first appeared in public at the 1965 protest against the construction of the Llyn Celyn reservoir (Tryweryn), and gained national attention through a 1967 interview with David Frost. The group's leader and deputy were imprisoned in 1969 following a 53-day trial that concluded on the day of Prince Charles's investiture.

Origins & Predecessors

Welsh Freedom Army (1959)

The first organisation resembling the FWA appeared in 1959 as the Welsh Freedom Army (WFA), distributing cards in Llangollen bearing the slogan "Resist English Rule in Wales: WFA". Cards were placed under beer mats, in phone kiosks, libraries and bookshops. Supporters daubed the acronym alongside nationalist slogans, building momentum for the shadowy organisation.

Harri Webb & the Eryr Wen

The poet and republican socialist Harri Webb (a former member of the Welsh Republican Movement) together with Meic Stephens evoked the idea of a "Free Wales Army" in poetry and song. In 1952, Webb designed the White Eagle of Snowdonia (Yr Eryr Wen) — a symbol derived from Welsh legend that later became the emblem displayed on FWA flags and uniforms.

The Spark: Tryweryn

Throughout the early 1960s, many within Plaid Cymru had become radicalised by the party's failure to prevent Liverpool Corporation's flooding of the Tryweryn Valley. Young members in particular grew frustrated with what they saw as "so-called constitutional means of asking, bowing, scraping and grovelling" (Owain Williams, founding member of MAC). This disillusionment created the conditions for militant nationalist organisations to emerge.

Key Figures

Julian Cayo-Evans (Leader)

The public face and commanding officer of the FWA. A former British Army soldier who handcrafted his own uniform from his Army Service Dress using a cauldron of green dye in Lampeter. A charismatic figure described by one associate as "a Robin Hood character of the late 1960s" — an accordion player, horse lover, and "wonderful company late at night". He was first drawn to the movement after noticing an Eryr Wen painted on a wall in Aberystwyth. Served 15 months' imprisonment.

Dennis Coslett (Deputy / Second-in-Command)

Formed the Welsh Republican Army (WRA) in Llangennech in 1965 before joining forces with Cayo-Evans. A former miner and committed Welsh speaker who refused to speak English throughout the trial. Described his intervention in the Aberfan compensation dispute as his "proudest achievement in life". Served 15 months.

Gethin ap Gruffydd

Became active in the mid-1960s, establishing similar organisations in South Wales including the Anti-Sais Front (Anti-English Front), which later merged with other groups to form the National Patriotic Front (NPF). Convicted and served 9 months. Was later arrested again in the 1980 Palm Sunday raids targeting suspected Meibion Glyndŵr sympathisers (released without charge).

Toni Lewis

A former RAF serviceman who similarly dyed his uniform green and formed an independent FWA breakaway in Cwmbran. A skilled metalworker who adapted the Eryr Wen into metal cap insignia for the organisation. Convicted at trial.

Dai Bonar Thomas ("Dai Bomber")

A foundational member who introduced Dennis Coslett to Cayo-Evans. Satirically referred to by the media as "Dai Bomber". Acquitted at trial.

David John Underhill ("Dafydd y Dug" / Dafydd Burns)

A former Army sergeant in the Royal Engineers who later studied at Coleg Harlech and Aberystwyth University. Acquitted at trial after being kept in solitary confinement for two months. Later conducted research into Welsh chapel architecture for a Christian organisation in America.

Timeline of Events

1964

Cayo-Evans joins and takes leadership of the emerging FWA movement in Lampeter, Ceredigion

1965

21 October — FWA's first public appearance at the Llyn Celyn (Tryweryn) opening ceremony protest. Cayo-Evans arrives in Bala with two uniformed associates. Five hundred protesters assemble. FWA members cut the sound system wires, attempt to burn the Union Jack, and the protest escalates into a riot. Rocks and fireworks are thrown at Liverpool Corporation dignitaries. The event ends far sooner than planned

1966

March — MAC attacks the Clywedog Reservoir construction site, causing £30,000 of damage and six months' delay. An FWA patrol cap bearing the Eryr Wen is left at the scene as a deliberate misdirection
April — FWA accepts invitation from Sinn Féin to participate in unofficial celebrations of the Easter Rising semicentennial in Dublin. On the return ferry, members tear down the Union Jack and raise the Welsh flag, with one member announcing over the ship's loudspeaker that the FWA had seized the vessel and was sailing it to the Welsh colony in Patagonia
September — The Severn Bridge opens under tight security after repeated FWA threats. Cayo-Evans claims the FWA possessed an atom bomb and a pilot named "Griffiths" had been instructed to drop it on the bridge

1967

February — The Crossgates pipeline bombing (see below) — the FWA's only direct militant action, which failed
September — FWA intervenes in the Aberfan compensation dispute, issuing an ultimatum threatening to blow up council buildings and government offices. The Charity Commission agrees the following week to pay £5,000 to each bereaved family

1968

January — DPP memorandum advises against prosecuting FWA, warning it "would give it an unmerited importance and publicity which its leaders are plainly seeking"
April — FWA participates in Irish celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the Easter Rising
8 September — Bomb detonates at RAF Pembrey control tower, seriously injuring Warrant Officer William Hougham. Cayo-Evans distances the FWA from the attack. Within days, an alleged deal is struck with Special Branch: FWA discloses its weapons cache in return for being cleared of the Pembrey bombing. Police frogmen recover guns and munitions from Maes-llyn lake near Tregaron

1969

26 February — Nine FWA members arrested in dawn raids and charged with public order, firearms and explosives offences
April–July — Trial at Swansea Crown Court, lasting 53 days. All nine defendants held in solitary confinement for two months before trial, under continuous exposure to artificial light — David Underhill claimed this caused permanent visual impairment
1 July — Trial concludes on the day of Prince Charles's investiture. Convictions: Julian Cayo-Evans (15 months), Dennis Coslett (15 months), Gethin ap Gruffydd (9 months), Toni Lewis, Vivian Davies, Vernon Griffiths (suspended sentences). Acquitted: Dai Bonar Thomas, Glyn Rowlands, David John Underhill. All except Gethin ap Gruffydd signed assurances renouncing future violence in return for reduced sentences. Defence counsel John Mortimer QC (later creator of Rumpole of the Bailey): "They had done no acts of violence or sabotage"

Key Actions

The Crossgates Pipeline Bombing (February 1967)

The FWA's only direct militant action. MAC supplied the FWA with a gelignite device through a chain of contacts. The FWA unit under Dennis Coslett identified a vulnerable section of the Elan Valley to Birmingham water pipeline at Crossgates, near Llandrindod Wells, where it crossed a river via the Fron Aqueduct.

The bomb — an inflated car inner tube with 40 sticks of gelignite and a detonator — was lowered into an access manhole, where flowing water pulled it toward the pipe's interior. Primed to detonate at 3 a.m., it failed to go off. Coslett called the Western Mail to announce the attack, but editor John Humphries dismissed him, assuming it was another hoax. Weeks later, a local sheep farmer discovered the device. British Army bomb disposal units safely detonated it in a nearby forest. The failure was attributed to a priming error made in haste.

MAC leader John Jenkins resolved never to entrust the FWA with another device: "They made a mess of it."

The Aberfan Intervention (September 1967)

The organisation advocated for families of victims of the Aberfan disaster, whose compensation claims were being blocked by the Charity Commission. The FWA issued an ultimatum at a press conference in Merthyr Tydfil, threatening to blow up the Town Hall, Fund Committee Rooms, County Government Offices, and Government Offices in Cardiff if £5,000 was not paid within a week to each bereaved family.

The Commission agreed the following Friday. Dennis Coslett described this as his "proudest achievement in life", though defence counsel at trial dismissed the narrative that threats had secured the money as "undiluted rubbish".

The Horlicks Bomb & Other Investiture Plots

In the run-up to the 1969 investiture, the FWA tested a bomb made from a Horlicks tube by a member dubbed "the Barnes Wallis of Wales". When tested in a remote area, it produced only "a cloud of smoke" and failed to dislodge any stone. Cayo-Evans: "F**k it, boys — back to the drawing board!"

Other bizarre plots included:

Kamikaze dogs trained to carry gelignite under military vehicles (triggered hundreds of angry letters from dog-lovers)
A helicopter hired to drop farmyard manure on the investiture ceremony
A plan to move members to safe houses in Scotland before returning to disrupt the investiture (foiled by the dawn arrests)

International Links

Irish Republican Army

Cayo-Evans claimed the FWA had established links with the IRA as early as November 1965. The FWA was rumoured to have received arms from the Official IRA (OIRA), though this was denied by Cayo-Evans. A rumour used against the OIRA by republican rivals was that it had given or sold most of its weapons to FWA, leaving it defenceless when the Northern Ireland conflict erupted in August 1969.

Police took IRA links seriously. A raid on Cayo-Evans' Glandenys estate on 20 October 1966 found two known IRA members, Eamon O'Higgins and Rory O'Scanlon. Garda intelligence confirmed Cayo-Evans had been observed entering a Dublin hotel with O'Scanlon two months earlier.

FWA members were reported to have trained in Ireland, though no large-scale arms transfer took place.

Police Surveillance & Informants

John Summers

The journalist John Summers, who extensively covered the FWA, was later revealed by National Archives papers to be a police informant. He had been supplying the No. 8 Regional Crime Squad with detailed reports of his meetings with the group, including names, addresses, photographs, and a spent 9mm cartridge.

One of Summers' reports described a meeting at the Stag and Pheasant Inn in Pontarsais where members discussed using explosives to destroy the newly constructed Severn Bridge. Despite this, Summers was never called to give evidence at the trial. Defence counsel described him as a "shadow hanging over the proceedings", leaving "a nasty smell" over the trial.

Symbolism & Legacy

Yr Eryr Wen

The white eagle symbol has outlived the organisation itself. It was later adopted by Meibion Glyndŵr (Sons of Glyndŵr) during their arson campaign in the 1980s and 1990s, often daubed on the walls of burnt-out holiday homes. It appears on the iconic Cofiwch Dryweryn mural near Llanrhystud, Ceredigion.

In the 2020s, the symbol was revived by Mudiad Eryr Wen (MEW), a socialist republican youth movement that adopted both the name and the white eagle. MEW members paint the symbol on English road signs they deface and carry it on flags at independence marches.

In Popular Culture

The Cayo Arms pub in Cardiff was named after Julian Cayo-Evans (2000–2018), drawing criticism from Conservative politicians but defended by brewers who described Cayo-Evans as "a Robin Hood character"
The group was satirically depicted in an episode of the American animated series Archer (2015), which referenced the flooding of Tryweryn
Frontline/ITN published archived FWA footage to YouTube in 2025

Trial Costs & Aftermath

The 53-day trial cost taxpayers £130,000 — £70,000 less than the investiture ceremony itself. Present at the trial was Saunders Lewis, a founding member of Plaid Cymru who had himself been convicted for arson during the Tân yn Llŷn protest in 1936. Lewis reportedly "never forgave" Gwynfor Evans for refusing to attend the trial or show support for the FWA men.

Sources

Mudiad Eryr Wen (MEW) — Movement of the White Eagle

Also known as: Eryr Wen, Yr Eryr Wen Abbreviation: MEW Founded: 11 December 2022 (anniversary of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd's death, 1282) Ideology: Welsh nationalism, Welsh republicanism, left-wing nationalism, social ecology, socialism Political position: Left-wing Slogan: Mi ddaw ein dydd ("Our day will come") Website: mudiaderyrwen.org Instagram: @mudiaderyrwen

Overview

Mudiad Eryr Wen (MEW) is a Welsh socialist and republican nationalist youth movement. It operates as a direct action pressure group campaigning for an independent Welsh republic and protections for the Welsh language. Describing themselves as "the newest and fastest growing movement in the Welsh nationalist scene", they position themselves as a more energetic and confrontational alternative to established Welsh nationalist organisations.

Symbolism & Name

The name and symbol of the movement derive from Yr Eryr Wen ("the White Eagle"), drawn from the legend of wise white eagles in the Mabinogion that watched over Wales from the peaks of Eryri (Snowdonia), warning of hostile incursions.

The symbol was revived in modern form by the republican poet Harri Webb in 1952, who designed a stylised white eagle for the Welsh nationalist movement. It was later adopted by the Free Wales Army (FWA) — a Welsh paramilitary organisation of the 1960s led by Julian Cayo-Evans — with which it remains strongly associated.

MEW members often carry a flag resembling a horizontal republican tricolour with a vertical black bar on the hoist featuring the Eryr Wen symbol.

Founding Principles

The movement operates under ten key principles:

Wales is a nation defined by its geographical boundaries, people (Cymry), culture and language
Wales is an ancient Celtic nation with a right to self-determination and independence
Cymraeg must be protected and promoted with the aim of restoring it as the majority language
Power should be devolved to local communities with direct/participatory democracy
Holiday lets and second homes should be rendered economically untenable
Wales is not subject to the House of Windsor or the "Prince of Wales" — monarchy should be abolished
Wales' resources belong to the Welsh people; England should pay for resources it extracts
The economy should not be predicated on limitless growth but on improving living standards and equality
Close ties with fellow Celtic nations and other small nations seeking autonomy
End reliance on fossil fuels; create a green economy in harmony with nature

In 2024, The Telegraph reported the organisation had called for Wales to become a "democratic, socialist and radical ecological confederation".

Timeline of Actions

2023

May 2023 — Members reported attending a Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg anti-coronation rally against second homes in Caernarfon
May 2023 — First wave of road sign defacement: English place names painted over on signs across Gwynedd and Anglesey, including Menai Bridge (Porthaethwy) and Welshpool (Y Trallwng)

2024

March 2024 — Signs targeted across Ceredigion, including Cardigan (Aberteifi) and Furnace (Ffwrnais). Spokesperson: "There is a proud and defiant current building within Wales to undo centuries of cultural destruction"
August 2024 — Third wave of sign defacement across Denbighshire: Denbigh (Dinbych), Ruthin (Rhuthun) and St Asaph (Llanelwy). Spokesperson described the action as "necessary and reasonable", citing the official adoption of Eryri and Bannau Brycheiniog names by national parks
August 2024 — Interviewed by Golwg360 (Welsh language magazine). Explained their anonymity strategy, referencing criticisms of traditional Welsh Language Society methods expressed by John Barnard Jenkins of Mudiad Amddiffyn Cymru (MAC): "We believe our activists are far more useful outside prison cells"
September 2024 — Filmed by S4C's Newyddion attending a Nid yw Cymru ar Werth demonstration in Machynlleth

2025

February 2025 — Two MEW activists appeared on a podcast hosted by Irish republican party Éirígí to discuss Welsh republicanism
May 2025 — Members attended a Scottish nationalist independence march in Glasgow. Scottish Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston criticised the SNP's John Swinney for attending, citing MEW's Free Wales Army-linked flags
August 2025 (National Eisteddfod, Wrexham) — Erected a "Welsh not British" sign near the Eisteddfod entrance, in response to Net World Sports displaying Union Flags and Reform UK flags. Accused company owner Alex Lovén of "taunting" Eisteddfod attendees
August 2025 — Protested against Llanpumsaint Community Council for discontinuing simultaneous translation services at meetings, conducting them exclusively in English
August 2025 — Responded to a Daily Mail article with a statement describing the paper and its readership as "a swamp of illiterate bile"
September 2025 — Invited by Éirígí to a conference in Dublin. Marched alongside Irish language campaigners advocating for Gaeltacht protections
November 2025 — Restored a vandalised Cofiwch Dryweryn (Remember Tryweryn) mural near Treorcy after it was defaced
December 2025 — Members attended the annual commemoration of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd in Cilmeri

2026

January 2026 — Tenby Observer reported Welsh-language signs in Pembrokeshire vandalised with black paint. MEW publicly condemned the vandalism and attributed it to Reform UK supporters, whom they described as "anti-Welsh scum"
February 2026 — English place names targeted across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Gwynedd, and Flintshire. Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies condemned the actions
May 2026 — Issued a statement following the historic election of Wales' first nationalist government (Plaid Cymru-Labour coalition under Rhun ap Iorwerth)
30 June 2026 — Latest: Wrexham flag removal. Activists removed England flags, Union Jacks, and an Ulster loyalist flag from lampposts along Mold Road near the Cae Ras stadium (Wrexham AFC). Statement: "These flags have absolutely nothing to do with Wales, and in actuality symbolise English supremacy in this country and elsewhere"

International Links

MEW has cultivated relationships with international republican and nationalist movements:

Éirígí (Ireland) — Closest international ally. MEW activists have appeared on Éirígí's podcast, attended a conference in Dublin, and marched alongside Irish language campaigners
Scottish independence movement — Members have attended Scottish independence marches and events

Tactics & Methods

MEW employs a strategy of anonymous direct action, distinguishing themselves from Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg which historically sought arrest to argue cases in court. The group's reasoning, citing MAC veteran John Barnard Jenkins, is that activists are more useful outside prison than inside.

Their primary documented actions include:

Road sign defacement — Spray-painting over English place names on bilingual signs (their signature tactic, used across at least 6 counties over 3 years)
Flag removals — Removing England, Union, and loyalist flags from public spaces
Counter-vandalism — Restoring Cofiwch Dryweryn murals and condemning anti-Welsh vandalism
Counter-protest/signage — Erecting "Welsh not British" messaging at events
Online statements — Active Instagram presence and press statements to Welsh media

Reception & Criticism

Welsh Conservative MS for Vale of Clwyd, Gareth Davies (August 2024) — Condemned the group for damaging public property, citing the Welsh Language Act 1993

Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies (February 2026) — Condemned the sign vandalism: "These attacks, presumably carried out by Welsh separatist activists, are disgraceful. The English language is central to Welsh culture. Attempts to erase it are completely unacceptable."

Scottish Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston (May 2025) — Criticised SNP attendance at the same Glasgow march as MEW

Scottish Daily Express (May 2025) — Linked the group to an attempted bombing of a water pipeline connecting Elan Valley Reservoirs to Birmingham in 1967 (historical reference to FWA activity, not MEW itself)

Local community support — Some local figures in Welsh-speaking areas have expressed support for their actions on place names, with a Llandysul teacher telling Nation.Cymru he backs "Welsh-only place names except where English has a unique history"

Sources

Plaid Cymru Government Cabinet — Announced 13 May 2026

Last updated: 27 May 2026 — Nitter/X social media search added

Source: GOV.WALES press release "First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth appoints his Ministerial team", BBC News, Wikipedia, Senedd website.

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026

All-Welsh-Speaking Cabinet

Widely noted that every Plaid Cymru Cabinet minister is a fluent Cymraeg speaker — the first entirely Welsh-speaking cabinet since Owain Glyndwr's 1404 parliament. Being contrasted with Scotland, where no Holyrood ministers speak fluent Gaelic.
Practical pressure noted: ITV Wales quoted the Rural Resilience secretary saying Plaid will be "letting farmers down" if they don't deliver on the Sustainable Farming Scheme.

Rhun ap Iorwerth

Recruitment industry lobbying to water down zero-hours contracts ban
Catalan-language media positive profile on his Urdd Eisteddfod appearance
Some unionist criticism accusing him of "cosying up to Sinn Fein" alongside John Swinney

Humour & Sarcasm

Parody "HOPE-style" poster of Dan Thomas (Reform) compared to Obama campaign
"One rule for Rhun, another for Dan" — interspersed comments about Reform MS activity

Reddit Discussion

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1. Rhun ap Iorwerth — First Minister of Wales

Age: 53 (born 27 August 1972)
Constituency: Bangor Conwy Mon (previously Ynys Mon 2013-2026)
Background: Born Tonteg, Pontypridd. Raised Meirionnydd then Anglesey from 5. Both parents teachers and Welsh language campaigners. Ysgol David Hughes. BA Politics and Welsh, Cardiff University (1993). Lives Anglesey with wife Llinos, 3 children.
Career: BBC Cymru Wales journalist 1994. Chief Political Correspondent 2001. Presented Politics Show Wales, Dragon's Eye, Good Morning Wales, Newyddion. Director of 2 companies. Gorsedd inductee 2025.
Political career: Won Ynys Mon by-election Aug 2013 (12,601 votes vs Labour 3,435). Economy spokesperson 2014, Health shadow 2016. Ran for leader 2018 (lost to Price), became Deputy Leader. Called for Betsi Cadwaladr public inquiry. Elected Plaid leader unopposed June 2023. Ended Labour co-operation deal March 2024 over Gething donation scandal.
FM election: 12 May 2026 - 44 votes (42 Plaid + 2 Green). First non-Labour FM in history.
Policy: Favours minority government, supports Welsh independence, smaller health boards, cooperative approach.

2. Sioned Williams — Deputy First Minister / Social Justice & Equality

Age: 54 (born 14 August 1971)
Constituency: Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd (prev. South Wales West region 2021-2026)
Background: Born Cwmbran, Torfaen. Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran, Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni. BA Welsh & English Aberystwyth. S4C scholarship Cardiff. Lives Alltwen, Swansea Valley. Husband Prof Daniel Gwydion Williams (English Lit, Swansea Uni, also jazz musician). 2 teenage children.
Career: BBC News Wales journalist. Academi Hywel Teifi, Swansea Uni. Former Plaid head of strategic communications.
Political career: Contested Alltwen ward 2017. Community councillor. Chair of Governors Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pontardawe. Plaid spokesperson Social Justice & Early Years. Chairs CPGs on VAW, Human Rights, Learning Disability, Consumer Rights. Campaigned for Gleision Colliery inquiry reopening. Elected MS 2021, reelected 2026. Appointed DFM 13 May 2026.
Policy: Democratic socialist. Joined Plaid because Labour in Gwent Valleys was "damaging hegemony". Priorities: childcare rollout, tackling child poverty.
Notable: Great uncle was Aneurin Bevan's agent. Most family were Labour.

3. Mabon ap Gwynfor — Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care

Constituency: Gwynedd Maldwyn (prev. Dwyfor Meirionnydd 2021-2026)
Background: Grandson of Gwynfor Evans (Plaid's 1st MP). BA History, Bangor University. Married, 4 children. Gorsedd 2023. Self-published "Going Nuclear" (2023).
Career: Aberystwyth Town Councillor 2004. Stood for Parliament/Senedd several times 2005-2016. Denbighshire County Councillor 2017-2021. Elected MS 2021 (7,096 majority). Plaid Chief Whip June 2023-May 2026. National Chair CND Cymru 2023. Appointed Health Secretary 13 May 2026.

4. Anna Brychan — Cabinet Minister for Education & Welsh Language

Constituency: Caerdydd Penarth
Background: From Ceredigion, lived Grangetown Cardiff 25+ yrs. Father is historian John Davies. 3 sons.
Career: Director NAHT Wales 2004-2014. Assistant Dean UWTSD.
Political career: Plaid Spokesperson 2002, former Chief Executive of Plaid. Selected Caerdydd Penarth June 2025, elected 2026. Appointed Education & Welsh Language Minister 13 May 2026.

5. Elin Jones — Cabinet Minister for Finance

Age: 59 (born 1 September 1966)
Constituency: Ceredigion Penfro (prev. Ceredigion 1999-2026)
Background: Born Lampeter. BSc Economics Cardiff, MSc Agricultural Economics Aberystwyth. Former Economic Development officer. Director Radio Ceredigion.
Political career: MS since 1999 - joint longest serving. Aberystwyth Mayor 1997-98. Plaid Chair 2000-2002. Rural Affairs Minister in One Wales govt 2007-2011. Llywydd of Senedd 2016-2026. Beat Elis-Thomas 34-25 for Llywydd. Flag ban controversy 2021. Appointed Finance Minister 13 May 2026.

6. Heledd Fychan — Trefnydd, Chief Whip & Culture/Sport Minister

Age: 45 (born 20 September 1980)
Constituency: Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr (prev. South Wales Central region 2021-2026)
Background: Anglesey. Daughter of Vaughan Hughes (broadcaster) and Angharad Anwyl. History & Politics Trinity College Dublin. MA Medieval History Bangor. Lives Pontypridd with husband and son.
Career: 12 years National Museum Wales as Head of Policy & Public Affairs. Museum Association board 2009.
Political career: Contested Montgomeryshire 2010, North Wales 2011. Pontypridd councillor 2017-2022. Campaigned to save Muni Arts Centre, reopen Mill St Post Office. Led Pontypridd flood inquiry calls. Plaid culture/sport spokesperson 2021. Former director of policy & political education. Elected 2026. Appointed Trefnydd/Chief Whip/Culture Minister 13 May 2026.

7. Adam Price — Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity & Energy

Age: 57 (born 23 September 1968)
Constituency: Sir Gaerfyrddin
Background: Former Plaid Cymru Leader (2018-2023). Former MP Carmarthen East & Dinefwr (2001-2010). Resigned as leader May 2023 over party misconduct issues. Architect of "Impeach Blair" campaign. Appointed to major economic portfolio covering business, transport, energy on 13 May 2026.

8. Llyr Gruffydd — Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience & Sustainability

Age: 55 (born 25 September 1970)
Constituency: Clwyd (prev. North Wales region 2011-2026)
Background: Born Carmarthenshire. BA Welsh Aberystwyth. Lives Ruthin. 4 children.
Career: Youth worker. Wales Youth Agency. Management consultant for National Trust. Carmarthen Mayor 2001-02.
Political career: Elected MS 2011. Plaid roles: finance, education, environment/rural affairs spokesperson. Shadow Rural Affairs Minister. Chair climate/environment committee. Interim Plaid leader May-June 2023 after Price resignation. Maintained Labour co-operation deal. Critical of party misconduct inaction. Appointed Rural Resilience Minister 13 May 2026.

9. Elfyn Llwyd — Counsel General (Designate)

Age: 74 (born 26 September 1951)
Not an MS - appointed as Counsel General (can be external)
Background: Born Betws-y-Coed. Aberystwyth Uni. Barrister. Married to folk singer Eleri Llwyd, 2 children. Privy Council 2011. Pro-Chancellor Aberystwyth Uni.
Political career: MP 1992-2015 (Meirionnydd Nant Conwy then Dwyfor Meirionnydd). Plaid Westminster leader. Led impeach Blair campaign with Price & Salmond. Cash-for-Honours complainant 2007. Repaid 5k for improper election advertising. Overlooked for peerage 2024. Appointed Counsel General Designate 13 May 2026.

10. Dafydd Trystan Davies — Minister for Government Effectiveness & Constitution

Age: 51 (born 11 August 1974)
Constituency: Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf
Background: Born Aberdare. PhD Aberystwyth on globalisation/Welsh economy. Lives Grangetown. Senior Academic Manager Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. Chair Active Travel Board.
Political career: Plaid Chair 2013-2019. Plaid Chief Executive 2002-2007. Stood Cynon Valley 2010/11, Cardiff S&P 2016 (3rd, 14.3%). Elected MS 2026. Pledged only public/active travel for Senedd duties. Appointed 13 May 2026.

11. Also in Cabinet: Sian Gwenllian — Local Government, Housing & Planning

Former Deputy Leader of Plaid Cymru. MS for Arfon.

Deputy Ministers

Name	Portfolio
Nerys Evans	Public and Preventative Health
Delyth Jewell	Social Care, Mental Health and Women's Health
Mark Hooper	Transport
	Cefin Campbell

Context

2026 Senedd election: Plaid Cymru 43, Reform UK 34, Labour 9, Conservatives 7, Greens 2, Lib Dems 1.
Government: Plaid Cymru minority (43/96).
First FM from party other than Labour in Welsh history.

Reform UK Cymru Shadow Cabinet: See separate file at reform-uk-cymru-shadow-cabinet.md

Reform UK Wales — Daily News Digest

13 July 2026

🔴 Top Stories

1. Reform UK Would Lose 85% of Funding Under Proposed Donation Cap

Source: The Guardian (12 Jul 2026) Headline: "Reform UK would lose 85% of funding under proposed donation cap, analysis shows"

Friends of the Earth analysis using Electoral Commission data reveals Reform UK would have raised just £4.1m between April 2025 and March 2026 instead of the £26.7m it actually received if a £100,000 annual donation limit had been in force.

Key figures:

Reform's registered average donation: £137,496 — almost 6x Labour's £23,406 or the Tories' £23,173, and 30x the Lib Dems' £4,496
Two billionaire donors — Christopher Harborne (£15m) and Ben Delo — accounted for 71% of Reform's registered donation income over the last year
Reform received £20.4m from donors who each contributed at least £1m during the period (vs £3.1m for Tories, £2.6m for Labour)
Under the cap, Labour would retain ~75% of donations (£8.1m), Tories ~53% (£8.3m), Lib Dems ~90% (£5.2m), Greens entirely unaffected (£468k)
Reform would no longer be Britain's best-funded party — Labour, Tories and Lib Dems would all have raised more

Context: The revelation comes before the report stage of the Representation of the People Bill, where Labour MP Stella Creasy is expected to table a £100,000 cap amendment. Harborne has told the Telegraph he would challenge any cap in court and did not rule out returning to the UK to bypass restrictions.

Reform spokesperson: "Reform UK complies fully with UK electoral law and the suggestion that legitimate donations from successful individuals are somehow less valid than funding from trade unions, for example, is absurd."

🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/12/reform-uk-donations-proposed-10000-cap-analysis

2. Council By-Election Results Suggest Reform UK's Allure Is Waning

Source: Nation.Cymru (10 Jul 2026) Headline: "Council by-election results suggest Reform UK's allure is waning"

Martin Shipton reports on 9 July by-elections across Wales showing a mixed but broadly modest performance for Reform:

Results:

Ward	Reform candidate	Position	Vote Share	Winner
Baruc, Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)	Sarah Roderick	2nd	23.9%	Plaid Cymru (47.7%)
Trebanos, Neath Port Talbot	Graeme Kerrison	2nd	20.0%	Plaid Cymru (51.0%)
Llanrug, Gwynedd	Terry Temple	3rd	2.5%	Independent (57.4%)
Splott, Cardiff	David Cook	3rd	15.0%	Labour (40.0%)
Flintshire (Lib Dem held seat)	Angela Hughes	2nd	31.7%	Lib Dems (39.8%)
Connah's Quay Central, Flintshire	Dave Vernon	1st	48.1%	Reform UK GAIN

Key takeaways:

Reform won in Connah's Quay Central (Flintshire) where Dave Vernon took 48.1%, beating Labour's 19%
But failed to take another Flintshire seat that the Lib Dems held (Angela Hughes got 31.7% vs Lib Dem 39.8%)
In Splott — a working-class Cardiff ward where Reform would expect to compete — they came third with just 15%, well behind the Greens on 36%
In Baruc, the Conservative vote collapsed (down 8.2pp since 2022) but Reform couldn't capitalise — Plaid's vote was up 11.2pp
Former Tory group leader Andrew RT Davies had targeted Baruc with attacks on Plaid "separatists" — a strategy that evidently backfired

Comments: Readers on Nation.Cymru were broadly celebratory: "The bubble is slowly deflating for Reform UK. They are a party of frauds embroiled in corruption and soon will go the way of UKIP & Brexit party. Into the political dumpster."

🔗 https://nation.cymru/news/council-by-election-results-suggest-reform-uks-allure-is-waning/

3. Reform Comes Fourth in Pembrokeshire By-Election

Source: Nation.Cymru (10 Jul 2026) Headline: "Reform comes fourth in Pembrokeshire by-election"

Reform UK suffered an embarrassing fourth-place finish in the Pembroke Dock: Market ward by-election on 9 July — a working-class ward the party believed it could win.

Results:

Jamie Street (Conservative): 143 votes (36%) — WON
Claire Francis-Boswell (Independent): 100 (25%)
Chloe Richards (Plaid Cymru): 79 (20%)
Ryan Morgan (Reform UK): 48 (12%) — 4TH
Paul Dowson (Independent): 11
Lee Herring (Lib Dem): 9
Hayley Wood (Independent): 7

No Labour candidate stood.

Damage report: Cllr Aled Thomas, chair of the Pembrokeshire Ceredigion Conservative Federation, delivered a devastating verdict:

Reform made a "strategic error" fixating on small boat migrants — local voters care about "bread and butter issues like getting roads maintained and bin collections"
"Reform believes that people are not as switched on as they are. Most people realise that there is absolutely nothing that Pembrokeshire County Council can do about small boats."
Reform "doesn't have many local activists" — with 60 seats to fight in 2027 county elections, "I don't think they're going to manage that easily"
All the revelations about Farage's donations are "having an impact, I have no doubt"
If Farage left Reform, it would likely suffer a "significant drop in support"

🔗 https://nation.cymru/news/reform-comes-fourth-in-pembrokeshire-by-election/

4. Reform MS Cai Parry-Jones Owns >£38,000 in Oil Company Shares

Source: The Will Hayward Newsletter (12 Jul 2026) Headline: "Reform MS owns shares in an oil company"

Cai Parry-Jones — Reform's shadow cabinet Minister for Finance and Government Efficiency — owns more than £38,190 worth of shares in Phillips 66, an American multinational oil company with 13 refineries producing 2.2 million barrels of crude oil per day.

The hypocrisy gap:

Parry-Jones has repeatedly derided people "crying about global warming"
He called for climate-focused roles in the Welsh Government to be scrapped — roles that plan for heatwaves, coastal erosion, and help farmers prepare for global heating
He has decried the "high regulation" and "red tape" that emissions reductions would cause
Yet his personal financial interest is in the very industry driving the climate crisis

Broader context: According to DeSmog, Reform UK has received £24 million from oil and gas interests — accounting for more than two thirds of its total income.

Parry-Jones did not respond to requests for comment.

🔗 https://willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/burnhams-plan-for-wales

5. Reform MS Cristiana Emsley Received £220k Settlement from Police

Source: The Will Hayward Newsletter (31 May 2026) Headline: "Reform MS received £220k settlement after suspension from police role"

Cristiana Emsley MS — Reform's shadow Minister for Fairness, Families and Communities — received a £220,000 settlement from Cleveland Police following a misconduct investigation.

Timeline:

2020: Emsley, then civilian head of standards and ethics at Cleveland Police, was suspended amid a misconduct investigation
2022: Cleveland Police confirmed she was still suspended and remained the subject of the investigation
2024: Received a £220,000 settlement — the only six-figure settlement Cleveland Police issued between 2020-2026
2026: Elected to the Senedd for Fflint Wrecsam, appointed to Reform's shadow cabinet

Reform UK claims Emsley's suspension was "as a result of her activities as a whistleblower within the organisation" — but Cleveland Police, Reform UK and Emsley herself are all declining to provide any detail about the circumstances that led to her departure or the basis for the settlement.

Why this matters: Emsley now holds a shadow cabinet portfolio covering fairness, families and communities — roles that inherently involve accountability and transparency. The lack of disclosure raises legitimate questions about vetting and standards within Reform's Senedd group.

🔗 https://willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/why-did-a-reform-ms-get-a-220k-settlement

6. Dan Thomas Refused to Condemn Arron Banks' Racist Post

Source: Yahoo News / WalesOnline (29 Apr 2026) Headline: "Reform leader Dan Thomas refuses to condemn 'outright racism'"

During the BBC Wales' Your Voice leaders' debate ahead of the 7 May Senedd election, Reform Wales leader Dan Thomas repeatedly refused to condemn a post by Arron Banks (Reform member and Leave.EU co-founder) that called a black Plaid Cymru supporter "Welsh lad?".

Despite repeated questioning from host Bethan Rhys Roberts, and with Plaid leader Rhun ap Iorwerth calling it "outright racism", Thomas deflected — demanding instead that Plaid condemn its own candidates and playing the victim over his Welsh identity being questioned.

Plaid Cymru Westminster leader Liz Saville-Roberts: "Reform's 2025 candidate for the West of England mayoral election thinks black people can't be Welsh. Racism is rife within Reform. We must stop them from being the largest party in the Senedd."

🔗 https://uk.news.yahoo.com/reform-leader-dan-thomas-refuses-113236530.html

7. Met Police Investigate £500k Reform UK Donation

Source: MSN / AOL (approx 10 Jul 2026) Headline: "Met Police investigate £500k Reform UK donation in latest scandal"

The Metropolitan Police are investigating a £500,000 donation to Reform UK — the latest in a string of funding controversies to hit Nigel Farage's party. Details remain sparse but the investigation adds to growing scrutiny of Reform's donation practices, coming alongside the donation cap debate and the ongoing Harborne (£15m) and Delo revelations.

🔗 https://www.aol.co.uk/news/met-police-investigate-500k-reform-092957177.html

🟡 Ongoing Controversies & Discourse

Dan Thomas Properties Controversy

Nitter/X discourse highlights a fresh line of attack: Reform UK Wales leader Dan Thomas has declared that he and his wife jointly own four rental properties in England and a holiday home in Sardinia. This has been seized on by critics who question how a party claiming to represent working-class voters can be led by a multiple-property-owning landlord with a holiday villa abroad — alongside the existing controversy that he was appointed by Farage rather than elected by members, and lists addresses outside Wales.

Blow for Reform Clacton By-Election

Will Hayward reports the odds have "shorted on Nigel Farage losing to a man with a bin on his head" — referencing the Clacton by-election where Farage faces Count Binface. The by-election is forcing Reform to divert activists and resources from Welsh council elections, and the prospect of Farage losing to a novelty candidate would be a devastating blow for the party's morale and brand nationally.

Will Hayward reported that a Reform advert in Wales doesn't mention 'Wales' once but mentions 'London' seven times — underlining the criticism that Reform Wales is a London-imposed operation with little local connection.

Nathan Gill — Persistent Legacy

The convicted Russian asset and former Reform Wales leader continues to haunt the party. On Bluesky, Peter Jukes (102 likes, 21 reposts): "Who was Farage's closest aide in Strasbourg and who he appointed to head Reform UK Wales. Yes, that Nathan Gill." A Nitter comment adds: "Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales and a former MEP, was sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison at the Old Bailey in November 2025 for accepting around £40,000 in bribes to conduct a pro-Russia influence campaign."

🔗 Bluesky Discourse (10–12 Jul 2026)

User	Date	Content	Engagement
@nation.cymru	10 Jul	"Reform UK came fourth in a working-class ward by-election in west Wales that it thought it could win ✍️Martin Shipton"	26 likes, 8 reposts
@peterjukes.bsky.social	11 Jul	"Who was Farage's closest aide in Strasbourg and who he appointed to head Reform UK Wales. Yes, that Nathan Gill"	102 likes, 21 reposts
@reformexposed.bsky.social	11 Jul	"Council by-election results suggest Reform UK's allure is waning"	79 likes, 17 reposts
@klopplife	11 Jul	"Well done Pembrokeshire. Keep them racists gits at arms length"	—
@dailyherald.bsky.social	11 Jul	"Council by-election results suggest Reform UK's allure is waning"	6 likes
@imissnormal.bsky.social	12 Jul	"There have been so many everyone seems to have forgotten about Reform Wales Russian cash bungs and the long, long line of other 'irregularities' that flow like a river of shite through UK politics"	32 likes, 7 reposts
@jacky3344.bsky.social	12 Jul	"Reform will literally have to go out and tell their supporters that they need them because their leader is at risk of losing to a bin" (on Clacton by-election)	20 likes
@stephenbaker.bsky.social	12 Jul	"Mark Drakeford, the former Labour FM of Wales, contemplate independence in the event of a Reform government and a more assertive Englishness"	—

📊 Quick Stats (Updated 13 Jul 2026)

Metric	Figure
Reform Senedd seats	34 / 96
Vote share (2026)	29%
By-election record (Jul 2026)	1 win (Connah's Quay Central), 1 loss (4th in Pembrokeshire)
Funding cap impact	Would lose 85% of donations under proposed £100k limit
Donor concentration	2 billionaires = 71% of income (Harborne + Delo)
Oil & gas funding	£24m — two thirds of total income (DeSmog)
Average donation	£137,496 (6x Labour, 30x Lib Dems)
Nadolig approval rating	~27% (lowest since Apr 2025)
Internal controversies active	Settlement scandal (Emsley), shares scandal (Parry-Jones), racist post (Banks/Thomas), Russian asset legacy (Gill)

📋 Sources

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/12/reform-uk-donations-proposed-10000-cap-analysis
https://nation.cymru/news/council-by-election-results-suggest-reform-uks-allure-is-waning/
https://nation.cymru/news/reform-comes-fourth-in-pembrokeshire-by-election/
https://willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/burnhams-plan-for-wales
https://willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/why-did-a-reform-ms-get-a-220k-settlement
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/reform-leader-dan-thomas-refuses-113236530.html
https://nation.cymru/news/reform-wales-faces-data-breach-questions-after-tory-members-receive-party-emails/
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/28/reform-uk-makes-dramatic-first-impression-in-senedd-opposition-role
https://www.aol.co.uk/news/met-police-investigate-500k-reform-092957177.html
https://willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/secret-recording-from-inside-reform

Reform UK Cymru Shadow Cabinet — Announced 19 May 2026

Last updated: 27 May 2026 — Nitter/X social media search added Source: X/Twitter — @RUKWales, @RightTrackGB, @ReformDaily_ ; Rhyl Journal / Newsquest Media Group

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026

Shadow Cabinet Announcement (19 May)

A detailed X/Twitter thread from a Reform-affiliated account listed the full shadow cabinet including two roles not in earlier coverage: Gaz Thomas (Shadow Disabilities, Mental Health & Veterans) and Claire Archibald (Shadow Social Care), plus Adrian Mason (Shadow Counsel General & Constitution)
Helen Jenner appointment as Deputy Leader and Shadow Education/Welsh Language was the lead announcement
Cai Parry-Jones notably saying transparency will be central, "won't hide the plush lifestyle enjoyed by politicians for decades" — "Why should politicians not have to work in the same conditions created for teachers and nurses?"
Some criticism/reaction: "About a week ago, Cai Parry-Jones lambasted the Tories and promised you were going to be (unlike them) serious opposition" — sarcastic tone suggesting initial performance not matching promise

Welsh-Language Controversy

Cai Parry-Jones said on Senedd floor he'd "rather see the Union Jack flying outside the Senedd than the Ukrainian flag" — reported by Welsh-language media (Newyddion S4C)
This generated significant pushback

Humour & Sarcasm

"I saw a great picture of Rhun ap Iorwerth in the style of the Obama 'HOPE' poster... In the interest of balance I've created one for Dan Thomas"
Interspersed comments about Reform MSs "spending a lot of time in the Senedd toilets" — jibe at Reform's level of parliamentary engagement
Helen Jenner making clear on Radio Wales Breakfast that Reform would "oppose further powers for Cardiff Bay"

Reddit Discussion

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Overview

Reform UK Cymru won 34 seats in the May 2026 Senedd election, becoming the official opposition for the first time. Leader Dan Thomas announced his shadow cabinet on 19 May 2026, appointing 11 MSs to shadow portfolios, plus a Chief Whip.

Shadow Cabinet

Portfolio	Shadow Minister	Notes
Leader of the Opposition	Dan Thomas	Leader of Reform UK Cymru
Deputy Leader / Education & Welsh Language	Helen Jenner	First major appointment announced
Finance & Government Efficiency	Cai Parry-Jones	Laptop-gate complainant
Chief Whip & Business Manager	Llŷr Powell	Former UKIP/Conservative/Brexit Party
Health, Prevention & Sport	James Evans	Newly elected MS
Food, Farming & Rural Affairs	Laura Anne Jones	Agriculture portfolio
Economy & Transport	Jason O'Connell	Business and infrastructure
Local Government, Housing & Planning	Francesca O'Brien	Housing and planning policy
Children, Young People & Skills	Sarah Cooper-Lesadd	Education and training
Fairness, Families & Communities	Christiana Emsley	Social policy portfolio
	Culture, Tourism & Hospitality	Louise Emery
	Disabilities, Mental Health & Veterans	Gaz Thomas
	Social Care	Claire Archibald
	Shadow Counsel General & Constitution	Adrian Mason

Shadow Cabinet Details

Dan Thomas — Leader of Reform UK Cymru / Leader of the Opposition

Leader of Reform UK Cymru
Led the party to a breakthrough 34 seats in the 2026 Senedd election
Accused Rhun ap Iorwerth of being "distracted by constitutional issues" at first FMQs
Backed Reform MS who said Senedd shouldn't fly Ukraine flag
Appointed Corey Edwards (disgraced Nazi-salute candidate) as special adviser

Helen Jenner — Deputy Leader & Shadow Education & Welsh Language

Appointed Deputy Leader alongside Education & Welsh Language portfolio
First name announced in the shadow cabinet rollout
Role covers both Welsh-medium and English-medium education policy

Cai Parry-Jones — Shadow Finance & Government Efficiency

MS for Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg (one of two Reform MSs for the constituency)
Previously gained attention for complaining about being issued two laptops by the Senedd ("laptop-gate")
Shadow Finance portfolio covers budget scrutiny and efficiency savings
Role explicitly includes "Government Efficiency" — signalling Reform's anti-waste messaging

Llŷr Powell — Chief Whip & Business Manager

MS for Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni
Former UKIP, Conservative, Brexit Party member
Ensures Reform MSs vote along party lines in the Senedd
Manages Reform's parliamentary timetable and business

James Evans — Shadow Health, Prevention & Sport

Announced as Shadow Minister for Health, Prevention and Sport
Covers NHS scrutiny, preventative health policy, and sports funding
Health is the largest portfolio (55% of Welsh Government budget)

Laura Anne Jones — Shadow Food, Farming & Rural Affairs

Shadow portfolio covering agriculture, food policy and rural development
Critical of Welsh Government's agricultural policies including the slurry ban

Jason O'Connell — Shadow Economy & Transport

Covers business support, economic development, transport infrastructure
Portfolio includes roads funding, rail devolution, and business rates

Francesca O'Brien — Shadow Local Government, Housing & Planning

Shadow portfolio for council funding, housing policy, planning reform
Key issues: council tax, affordable housing, planning permission rules

Sarah Cooper-Lesadd — Shadow Children, Young People & Skills

Portfolio: children's services, youth policy, skills training and apprenticeships
Covers early years education, looked-after children, and post-16 training

Christiana Emsley — Shadow Fairness, Families & Communities

Louise Emery — Shadow Culture, Tourism & Hospitality

Clwyd MS, newly elected 2026
Former Conservative councillor (Conwy County Borough Council, Llandudno Town Council)
Resigned from Conservatives for Reform UK in July 2025
"I am so frustrated at how our country is stagnating and declining. We need a shake up"
Appointed as Shadow Minister for Culture, Tourism and Hospitality
In her first statement: "The answer is balance, proper support and common sense, evidence-led policy. Not barriers and burdens"
Challenged the First Minister directly in her first media appearance

Other Reform UK Cymru MSs

Full list of 34 Reform UK Cymru MSs elected in May 2026:

Claire Archibald, Steve Bayliss, Gareth Beer, John Clark, Carmelo Colasanto, Sarah Cooper-Lesadd, Catherine Cullen, Sarah Edwards, Louise Emery, Cristiana Emsley, James Evans, Andrew Griffin, David Hughes, Helen Jenner, Claire Johnson-Wood, Laura Anne Jones, Joshua Kim, Paul Marr, Joseph Martin, Adrian Mason, Iain McIntosh, Benjamin McKenna, David Mills, Thomas Montgomery, Francesca O'Brien, Jason O'Connell, Cai Parry-Jones, Llŷr Powell, Steven Rodaway, Stephen Senior, Dan Thomas (Leader), Gareth Thomas, Nigel Williams, Art Wright.

Key Policies & Positions

Smaller government — pledges to cut Senedd spending and bureaucracy
Opposition to Welsh independence — Dan Thomas calls it a "distraction"
Slower 20mph rollback — Reform campaigned on reversing blanket 20mph
Anti-waste messaging — Government Efficiency framing in Cai Parry-Jones's title
Culture war positioning — Ukraine flag controversy, Senedd culture issues
Tourism and hospitality focus — Louise Emery pressing for fewer "barriers and burdens"

Sources

X/Twitter: @RUKWales (official), @RightTrackGB, @ReformDaily_ — shadow cabinet announcements (19 May 2026)
Rhyl Journal / Newsquest — "Clwyd MS appointed to Reform UK Wales shadow cabinet" (Louise Emery profile)
Senedd Cymru — full list of elected MSs for the 2026 election

Senedd Cymru / Welsh Politics

Last updated: 2026-07-16

2026 Senedd Election (7 May 2026)

Result: Plaid Cymru won 43 seats (35.4% vote) — largest party but 6 short of majority (49 needed).

Final Seat Distribution

Party	Seats
Plaid Cymru	43
Reform UK	34
Welsh Labour	9
Conservatives	7
Green	3

96 total members (up from 60 — major reform)
6 parties represented; 4 official groups (5+ seats)
Female members: 46% (44 of 96)
New constituencies: 32 UK Parliament constituencies paired into 16 Senedd constituencies
Voting system changed to proportional representation

Government Formation

8 May 2026: Rhun ap Iorwerth confirmed Plaid Cymru would form a minority government (not coalition)
12 May 2026: Ap Iorwerth elected First Minister by Senedd plenary vote — first non-Labour FM, ending 100+ years of Labour rule
13 May 2026: Cabinet appointed — "relentless focus on doing what's best for Wales"
Government operates cooperatively but without formal coalition agreement

Seventh Senedd Committees (Confirmed 16 June 2026)

13 committees confirmed — one more than the Sixth Senedd:

Plaid Cymru: 6 chairs
Reform UK: 5 chairs
Welsh Labour: 1 chair
Conservatives: 1 chair

Key Political Developments (June 2026)

Steel Funding Row (17 June)

Liz Saville Roberts grilled UK Government at Wales Questions over refusal to guarantee fair share of steel industry funding for Wales
UK providing up to £2.5bn for UK steel industry plus £500m for Tata Steel Port Talbot
Plaid Cymru demanding Wales gets equitable allocation

Starmer Meeting Cancelled

BBC reported a promised June meeting between Keir Starmer and FM Rhun ap Iorwerth was called off
Welsh government expressed disappointment

First Minister's Questions

Third FMQs held 16 June 2026 — ap Iorwerth faced opposition leaders
Also held 2 June 2026 (available on BBC iPlayer)

Senedd Reform Implementation

First overseas visit: ap Iorwerth went to Dublin to build Ireland-Wales ties
Equity union wrote to FM calling for culture/workforce commitments at heart of programme
Senedd summer recess: 20 July – 13 September 2026

Reform UK MS Walkout (17–18 June)

Reform MS Joe Martin (Caerdydd Penarth) sparked two days of controversy
Tuesday 16 June: Martin claimed attacks from Sudanese asylum seekers were "inevitable" during FMQs on Nation of Sanctuary policy — Plaid accused him of racism
Wednesday 17 June: In a debate on international spending, Martin joked Welsh students "couldn't read," mocked Ugandan tree-planting aid, and said Indian nurses taking Welsh jobs meant "the Welsh people who would have otherwise become nurses can instead go on universal credit"
Plaid Cymru, Labour, and Greens walked out of the chamber
Llywydd Huw Irranca-Davies rebuked Martin after the second speech but Plaid sources believed he should have acted sooner
Reform chief whip Llŷr Powell told opponents to "get used to it"
Plaid Trefnydd Heledd Fychan wrote to Llywydd seeking urgent ruling on Standing Orders breach

Supplementary Budget & Opposition Pressure (24–25 June)

Finance Minister Elin Jones published £294m supplementary budget including £40m for school repairs
Labour MS Huw Thomas said Plaid was taking opposition support "for granted"
IFS analysis: budget set to cut health and social care in real terms
Plaid acknowledged need for talks with opposition after initial reluctance

Senedd Hospital Vote Defeat (25 June)

Opposition parties combined (Reform, Labour, Conservatives, Greens, Lib Dems) to pass motion 48–38
Motion urged government to rule out hospital closures/downgrades for next 4 years
Non-binding but first significant government defeat — highlights vulnerability of minority administration
Health Minister Mabon ap Gwynfor: healthcare decisions "almost never black and white"

Automatic Voter Registration (24 June)

Welsh government confirmed automatic voter registration for 2027 council elections
Builds on Labour-era pilot in four council areas; aims to reduce ~400,000 unregistered voters

Wales Emissions Drop (24 June)

2024 emissions 8.6% lower than 2023; 44% reduction since 1990
Main driver: closure of Port Talbot blast furnaces (was UK's biggest single CO2 source)

Glyndŵr University Name Row (25 June)

Reform MS Cristiana Emsley (Fflint Wrecsam) called for Wrexham University to restore "Glyndŵr" to its name
University dropped "Glyndŵr" in 2023, reportedly because it was perceived "too Welsh" or "difficult to pronounce"
Plaid Culture Minister Heledd Fychan: "I can't think of any other country" where such a decision would be made
Fychan said removing Glyndŵr's name "sent the wrong message about confidence and pride in Welsh identity"
Emsley criticised Fychan for not opposing the change when it was first proposed; Fychan said she wasn't in government at the time

Welsh Conservatives — Hospice Funding (26 June)

Welsh Conservatives called on Plaid Cymru to deliver fair, sustainable funding for Welsh hospices
MS Natasha Asghar: rising pressure on staff and growing calls for sustainable funding model
Highlights end-of-life care under funding pressure in the new Plaid-led Senedd

Starmer Resignation — Welsh Response (22 June)

Keir Starmer announced resignation as PM, to remain until new Labour leader selected in September
FM Rhun ap Iorwerth called for "new relationship" with Westminster — demands include more powers, fair funding, respect for Welsh democratic mandate
Ap Iorwerth said Welsh government's ability to engage had been "hampered by turmoil in Westminster"
Dismissed calls for a general election; Reform Welsh leader Dan Thomas demanded one
Ap Iorwerth: successor must recognise Wales needs greater powers and "respect agenda must work both ways"
Welsh Labour MPs Tonia Antoniazzi and Ruth Jones backed Starmer's decision; interim Welsh Labour leader Ken Skames praised him
Context: Starmer's promised June meeting with FM never materialised; Plaid had demanded further powers/cash under Starmer with no delivery

Andy Burnham & Welsh Devolution (28 June)

BBC Wales analysis: Burnham (expected next PM) has "more instinctive understanding of devolution than perhaps Keir Starmer did"
In 2024 book Head North, Burnham proposed rewiring UK — devolving power from Westminster to regions
But on Barnett formula reform, Burnham has already U-turned — spokesperson confirmed no plans to reform Wales funding formula
Dr Ed Poole (Cardiff Uni): scrapping Barnett would take "many billions" out of Scottish budget — "Pandora's box" no new government would open
Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens backing Burnham as next PM; critics accuse her of being anti-devolution
FM ap Iorwerth: wants Burnham to have "understanding of devolution" and to "get powers right, get funding right"

Nursing & Midwifery Graduates Unemployment (28 June)

Nearly 400 Welsh nursing and midwifery graduates remain without NHS jobs
Comes after initial matching process finished without placing all graduates
RCN Cymru had previously warned up to half of Welsh nursing graduates could face unemployment
Adds pressure on new Plaid government over NHS workforce planning

BBC Budget Broadcast (28 June)

BBC Parliament broadcast coverage of Finance Minister Elin Jones's supplementary budget statement (originally delivered 23 June)
£294m supplementary budget under continued scrutiny; Labour MS Huw Thomas said Plaid taking opposition "for granted"

Wales Presses Case at Stormont Talks (29 June)

Welsh Government Minister Dafydd Trystan Davies attended Stormont talks with UK and devolved governments
Demanded new Wales Bill ensuring Wales has "same powers as Scotland"
Called for replacing "out-dated funding formulas" and securing fair, needs-based funding settlement
Middle East crisis driving cost of living pressures makes the case more urgent
Focus also on collaborative working across UK governments on childcare and poverty

Guardian Analysis: Reform UK's First Weeks (28 June)

Guardian deep-dive: Reform UK increased vote share from 1% (2021) to 29% (2026) — better than any Welsh Conservative result on record
But support may plateau as it relies on socially conservative voters
Pattern: tears, walkouts, own-goal votes in Senedd since entering as official opposition
Reform Welsh leader Dan Thomas: party "operating within the rules" despite controversy

Burnham Rules Out Funding Reform (25 June)

Andy Burnham (expected next PM) ruled out reforming Barnett formula for Wales funding
Contradicts 2024 book where he said it was time to "tear up" current arrangements
FM ap Iorwerth said it "was not a great start"

Key Political Developments (July 2026)

Budget Standoff — Plaid Makes "Final Proposal" to Labour (12-13 July)

12 July: BBC reports Ken Skates (interim Welsh Labour leader) says Labour will vote against supplementary budget unless ALN demands are met
Plaid initially offered £80m over 2 years (£40m now, £40m next year) for Additional Learning Needs; Labour demanded £100m now
Speaking on BBC Politics Wales, Skates called Plaid's offer a "bad deal for education"
Deputy Minister Nerys Evans accused Labour of "playing politics" with extra money for NHS (£145m), childcare (£55m) and free school meals (£15m)
Background: extra UK government ALN spending gave Welsh government a windfall; Plaid's budget also includes £100m for NHS waiting times and £40m for school repairs
BBC (12 Jul)
13 July: Plaid makes "final proposal" — FM Rhun ap Iorwerth writes to Labour interim leader Ken Skates offering £120m over 3 years (£40m/year) for ALN
Ap Iorwerth's letter: "My Government is ready... investing £120m directly into ALN provision over the course of the next three years"
Labour still holding out for £100m this year — offer falls short of their demand for immediate spending
Ap Iorwerth warns Labour that £333m of in-year pressures face the Welsh NHS alone
Supplementary budget has £247m of day-to-day spending currently unallocated
Wales Governance Centre (Cardiff Uni) analysis: even if all unallocated cash went to NHS, it'd be less than half the historic annual average increase
Labour group discusses latest offer before deciding position; Huw Thomas says offer "not enough"
Senior Labour source: "From offering zero for ALN a week ago, Plaid are offering jam tomorrow and beyond, but we need £100m now"
Reform and Welsh Conservatives expected to vote against — no deal discussions with them
If budget falls, Plaid could return with amended offer in summer recess or autumn
14 July: Vote scheduled for Tuesday evening — crucial test for Plaid minority government
BBC — "Final proposal" (13 Jul)
WalesOnline — Last-minute offer (13 Jul)

Supplementary Budget DEFEATED — Plaid's First Major Defeat (14 July)

Welsh Government's first supplementary budget (£294m/£433m package) defeated 49–44 — only the two Green MSs backed Plaid
Vote: 49 against, 44 for, 0 abstentions
Labour withdrew support after NAHT Cymru and ASCL Cymru teaching unions declared a trade dispute over the 3.5% pay deal and ALN funding crisis
Plaid had offered Labour £120m over 3 years (£40m/year) for ALN; Labour held out for £100m this year
Ken Skates (interim Welsh Labour leader) asked Plaid to withdraw the budget entirely; Plaid refused, wanting Labour's position on public record
Finance Minister Elin Jones said she was "flabbergasted" by Labour's stance, accusing them of abandoning "progressive co-operative" values and voting with right-wing parties
Skates interjected during Jones's speech in the chamber to say her comments were "beneath you"
Plaid made clear that if budget failed, ALN funding would NOT be included in any future supplementary budget — Labour's Lynne Neagle called this "an act of supreme spite" and "vindictive"
Conservatives' Darren Millar called it "bonkers" to bring budget to vote without securing support
Reform UK's Cai Parry-Jones said budget failed three "red lines": ending overseas spending, protecting NHS jobs, adequate ALN funding
Lib Dem Jane Dodds voted against over Powys hospital bed cuts and cross-border healthcare delays
Annual budget approved in January remains in force; Finance Minister will bring back revised supplementary budget in autumn
Elin Jones written statement confirmed £145m NHS, £55m childcare, £15m free school meals, £8m bus fare pilot, £20m social housing, £40m school maintenance now blocked
Reform leader Dan Thomas: "Plaid Cymru cannot govern this country. Rhun ap Iorwerth's government has now lost the confidence of this Senedd on his own budget"
First significant defeat for Plaid minority government since May election; government heads into summer recess without supplementary spending authority
BBC — Budget defeat (14 Jul)
Nation.Cymru (14 Jul)
WalesOnline Live (14 Jul)
GOV.WALES Written Statement (14 Jul)

First Legislative Programme — Phase 1 Announced (14 July)

FM Rhun ap Iorwerth unveiled first wave of legislation in a Senedd statement:
- Tenants' Rights Bill: strengthen rights for private renters, fairer rents, limit no-fault evictions — "the value my government places on fairness has motivated us to take action"
- Community Right to Buy Bill: community groups can nominate and register valuable local assets (pubs, buildings, land) for first refusal when owners decide to sell
- Rural Proofing Bill: ministers must consider the impact of policies on rural communities when developing legislation
- Right to Adequate Housing: proposals being developed for future legislation — "nobody should be forced to suffer the anxiety and unacceptable stigma which so often comes with having nowhere to call home"
Described by ap Iorwerth as "the first stage of a wider legislative programme" reflecting "our core values as a government, for the benefit of all the communities of Wales" ||- GOV.WALES — Written Statement: Budget outcome (14 Jul) ||- Nation.Cymru — Legislative programme (14 Jul) ||- Morning Star — Wales in brief (14 Jul) ||- BBC — Skates appointed permanent Welsh Labour leader (15 Jul) ||- BBC — FM promises cooperation after budget defeat (15 Jul) ||- BBC — Shadow Broadcasting Authority unveiled (15 Jul) ||- BBC — Reform calls for badger cull (15 Jul)

Other Developments (14 July)

Ken Skates Appointed Permanent Welsh Labour Leader (15 July)

|- Ken Skates formally appointed Welsh Labour leader after all nine Labour MSs nominated him, confirming his appointment |- Skates held interim role since May's Senedd election which left Labour with only 9 MSs |- Said he was "deeply honoured" to have unanimous backing; described Labour as "a movement for fairness, justice, security and liberty" |- Appointment confirmed the day after Plaid's supplementary budget defeated — Skates said minority governments must build consensus not "attack, attack, attack" |- Deputy leader Carolyn Harris MP offered congratulations; process brought forward to align with UK Labour leadership timetable |- BBC (15 Jul)

FM Promises Cooperation After Budget Defeat (15 July)

|- First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth promised an "even more cooperative" approach to opposition parties after the bruising 14 July budget defeat |- Accused Labour of "joining forces with Reform UK" to vote down spending plans but committed to working "in the spirit of cooperation" |- Pledged to bring forward another supplementary budget alongside next year's full annual budget after summer recess |- Said Labour had acted "irresponsibly" by helping defeat the budget: "They have to explain it, but we move forward now" |- Confirmed securing a budget was "one of the founding pillars" of the Senedd's political cycle |- BBC (15 Jul)

Welsh Government Unveils 'First Step' Towards Broadcasting Powers (15 July)

|- Welsh government establishing a "Shadow Broadcasting and Communications Authority" — described as first step towards seeking devolved broadcasting powers |- Culture Minister Heledd Fychan said a UK-wide framework "does not cater to the realities of how a devolved UK operates" |- Aim is to "protect and strengthen" Wales' media landscape; authority will "use every lever available" |- Fychan said UK Government's Local Media Fund "is the latest example of plans agreed for and about us, where we have no role" |- Reform said Plaid should focus on health and education; Conservatives accused Welsh government of wasting time and taxpayers' money |- BBC (15 Jul)

Reform Calls for Badger Cull in Bovine TB Fight (15 July)

|- Reform UK rural affairs spokesperson Laura Anne Jones urged Welsh government to consider a badger cull as part of efforts to eradicate TB in cattle |- Welsh government currently bans badger culling, favouring vaccination and other measures |- Jones said "difficult decisions" needed to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing farming communities |- Labour's Vikki Howells rejected calls, arguing insufficient scientific evidence to justify policy change |- Rural affairs minister Llyr Gruffydd said he would wait for recommendations from expert advisory group before considering any change |- England recently ended its badger culling policy, moving towards vaccinating badgers instead |- BBC (15 Jul)

Council By-Elections — Detailed Results (9-10 July)

Nation.Cymru (Martin Shipton) detailed analysis of 9 July by-elections, suggesting Reform UK's allure is waning
Baruc (Barry): Plaid Cymru HOLD — Shirley Hodges 856 votes (47.7%), Reform 429 (23.9%), Conservatives 219 (12.2%). Plaid vote up 11.2pp since 2022, Conservative vote down 8.2pp despite Andrew RT Davies targeting the ward
Trebanos (Neath Port Talbot): Plaid Cymru HOLD — Jamie Watkins 223 (51%), Reform 88 (20%)
Llanrug (Gwynedd): Plaid LOST — Independent Rhys Parry (centre-right Welsh nationalist) won with 394 votes (57.4%); Plaid 262 (38.2%)
Splott (Cardiff): Labour HOLD — James Caruana 765 (40%), Green 678 (36%), Reform 286 (15%). Plaid did not field a candidate
Flintshire (Lib Dem-held): Lib Dem HOLD — Faron Hadfield-Jones 614 (39.8%), Reform 490 (31.7%)
Connah's Quay Central (Flintshire): Reform UK WIN — Dave Vernon 256 (48.1%), Labour 101 (19%)
Nation.Cymru analysis: Reform still winning seats but performance plateauing; Plaid holding its ground in heartlands
Nation.Cymru (10 Jul)

Media Fund Row — Welsh Government Bypassed (10 July)

Martin Shipton (Nation.Cymru) reports Welsh Government told only on 1 July (6 days before launch) about UK Government's £12m Local News Fund for outlets in England and Wales
DCMS set up Local News Fund Steering Board of 8 members — none from Wales
Welsh Government says it was "informed, not consulted"; DCMS claims broadcasting is a reserved matter
Wales Office accused Nation.Cymru of "unwarranted criticism" after the story; Nation.Cymru pushed back on distinction between "informed" and "consulted"
Welsh Government has its own long-running media support programme under economic development powers
Nation.Cymru (10 Jul)

Reform UK Leader Dan Thomas Property Portfolio (7 July)

Senedd Register of Members' Interests (published 6 July) reveals Dan Thomas and his wife jointly own:
- 4 rental properties in England (2 in London, 1 Oxfordshire, 1 Somerset)
- A holiday home with 4 acres in Sardinia, "occasionally rented out"
- Shares in Lloyds Banking Group, Legal & General, and BAE Systems
Thomas is not a registered landlord (unlike Wales where Rent Smart Wales requires registration)
Nation.Cymru sent detailed questions about his residency and property history — none answered directly
ITV Cymru Wales later shown a letter from Caerphilly council confirming Thomas registered to a Caerphilly address
Nation.Cymru (7 Jul)
WalesOnline (7 Jul)

Rhodri Morgan Statue Unveiled (9 July)

Bronze statue of former First Minister Rhodri Morgan (Wales's first FM, served 2000–2009) unveiled in Cardiff Bay in front of Pierhead Building
Depicts Morgan in casual clothes alongside his dog Tel — "unstuffy" approach to politics
Designed by sculptor Andy Edwards (also created Beatles statue in Liverpool)
Finance Minister Elin Jones, former FM Mark Drakeford, Julie Morgan, Llywydd Huw Irranca-Davies attended
Described as "father of devolution" by Drakeford; result of 8 years of fundraising
BBC (9 Jul)

Planning System Overhaul Needed for Housing (11-12 July)

House builders and housing associations call for planning system "overhaul" to meet Plaid's target of 20,000 social homes by 2030
Only 5,159 homes completed last year vs target of 8,700/year needed
Beacon Cymru CEO: planning applications taking 3-5 years, need reducing to 1-2 years
Housing grant per home rose 75% from £93k to £163k in 4 years (Audit Wales)
Housing minister Sian Gwenllian promises new national agency "Unnos" to assist with planning
Welsh government says target backed by additional £20m in supplementary budget
BBC (11 Jul)

Starmer Defence Plans — Welsh Budget Cuts (30 June–1 July)

FM ap Iorwerth wrote to Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens saying Welsh capital budgets face cuts this year and future years to fund Starmer's £15bn Defence Investment Plan
Ap Iorwerth: "deeply concerned" schools, hospitals, infrastructure in Wales "could miss out on vital funding"
Says he first heard about cuts in the media — no advance warning of scale
Specific figures emerge (1 July): Welsh govt estimates £25m–£30m cut to capital budget this year (0.8% of £3.7bn capital budget), with further cuts expected up to April 2030. UK govt says changes would be "minor"; Welsh Labour source calls it "minuscule"
Only £29,000 left unallocated in capital budget under current plans; Finance Minister has access to £50m reserve
Welsh govt warns cuts have "direct impact for schools, hospitals and transport", noting further £4.7bn to be found at autumn budget
A Welsh Labour source called Plaid's response "disappointing but not surprising" and accused them of playing "fast and loose with national security"
Finance Minister Elin Jones attended meeting with Treasury/MoD where defence plans were discussed; Plaid source says she was "surprised that no figures were shared"
Links to supplementary budget vote on 14 July — Plaid needs Labour or Tory support to pass it

Nation of Sanctuary Debate — Reform Defeated (1 July)

Reform Welsh leader Dan Thomas tabled motion calling for Nation of Sanctuary policy to be scrapped, calling it "an open invitation" and claiming it "puts illegal arrivals ahead of the queue"
Motion defeated 52–38 — Plaid, Labour, Greens, Lib Dems voted against
Plaid Deputy FM Sioned Williams accused Reform of being "historically illiterate"
Labour MS Shav Taj: "That isn't evidence, that's scapegoating"
Debate was heated but no repeat of Joe Martin walkout drama from June
Between 2019–2025 Welsh govt spent £63m (0.05% of budget) on the policy, mostly on Ukrainian refugees

Senedd ALN Vote — Plaid Loses Again (2 July)

Plaid Cymru government lost another Senedd vote — Labour motion calling for more funding for pupils with additional learning needs (ALN) passed 46–41
Second government defeat in a row, following hospital closures vote the previous week
Plaid Finance Minister Elin Jones accused Labour, Reform and Tories of forming a "grand alliance" of "right-left-right"
Labour's Lynne Neagle: "Nearly a third of schools are in budget deficit"
Reform's Cai Parry-Jones: "Plaid has one-upped Starmer's Labour by going after disabled children"
Greens and Lib Dems abstained
Key context: Plaid's supplementary budget vote on 14 July — talks with Labour described as "far apart"

Conservatives Rule Out Budget Deal with Plaid (1 July)

Welsh Conservatives ruled out a deal with Plaid Cymru ministers for the first big budget test on 14 July
Source: linked in BBC articles on defence cuts and ALN vote

Reform & Tories in Culture Wars / Trans Row at FMQs (30 June)

Morning Star reports Reform and Conservatives "outbidding each other" on culture war issues at FMQs
Debate included questions on trans rights and biological definition of a woman
FM Rhun ap Iorwerth urged MSs to "cool down the temperature" on "what has become a heated debate but also a very painful debate for many individuals"
WalesOnline: ap Iorwerth asked directly about biological definition of a woman, called for cooler debate
Reflects ongoing tension in the expanded Senedd between Plaid minority government and opposition

Sex Education Inconsistency — Watchdog Report (2 July)

Welsh education watchdog (Estyn) finds sexuality and gender teaching in Welsh schools is "inconsistent"
Estyn report flags variation in how schools deliver Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE)
Adds to pressure on Plaid government over education policy

Labour MS Calls for Rabbit Owner Training (2 July)

Labour MS Mike Hedges proposed mandatory short training courses before rabbit ownership
Dubbed "hare-brained" by a Conservative MS; RSPCA backed improved welfare understanding
Minor story reflecting Senedd backbench activity

Council By-Election Results (2 July)

By-elections held in Powys and Torfaen:
Powys Glantwymyn: Plaid Cymru HOLD (513 votes, 35% turnout) — Reform UK got 63
Powys Yscir: Liberal Democrat WIN from Reform UK (297 vs 259, 51% turnout)
Powys Llanyre: Reform UK HOLD (359, 50% turnout)
Torfaen Llantarnam: Reform UK HOLD (505, 22% turnout)
Posted on r/Wales by user Former-Variation-441

GB News / Cymru Name Petition Row (3-4 July)

Petition calling for Wales to be officially known as Cymru (not "banning" Wales, as GB News claimed) went viral
GB News published article headlined "Union Jacks torn down in Welsh town amid calls to BAN 'Wales' as country's official name" — misrepresenting petition as seeking to "ban" the name Wales
Petition creator John Price told Nation.Cymru: "No one is calling to 'ban' the term Wales"
Reform MS Iain McIntosh asked FM Rhun ap Iorwerth to "condemn such actions" and confirm Welsh Government support for "established national identity"
Follows earlier petition with 10,000 signatures not taken forward by previous Welsh Labour government

Press Regulator Rejects Reform MS Complaint (3 July)

Reform MS Cai Parry-Jones (Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf) complained to IPSO that Nation.Cymru article on his autism-friendly signage backlash was inaccurate
IPSO rejected complaint: did not consider article "significantly inaccurate", noting Nation.Cymru had set out Parry-Jones's position in full
Parry-Jones had threatened legal action when Nation.Cymru approached him for comment — then complained about them reporting that threat
IPSO noted his email said he would "reserve all rights, including any legal remedies available to me"
Parry-Jones chose not to appeal the decision
Story also notes Reform in Senedd has strengthened calls for Nation.Cymru to be defunded

Fuel Poverty & Plaid's Ynni Cymru Energy Plans (5 July)

Nation.Cymru opinion piece by Tegid Roberts: 340,000 Welsh households (1 in 4) in fuel poverty; 63,000 in severe fuel poverty
Wales produces more energy than it consumes but households struggle to heat homes
Cadarn report updates 2017 case for Ynni Cymru — a national publicly-owned energy company for Wales
Current Ynni Cymru programme (grants, local projects) is "a valuable start" but "not the destination"
Report argues Plaid now has the political power to deliver the full version: bulk energy purchasing, mass solar/battery rollout, industrial energy strategy

Burnham Offers Fresh Start for Wales (5-6 July)

Welsh Government Minister Dafydd Trystan Davies tells BBC Politics Wales there's a "real opportunity" to work in partnership if Burnham becomes PM
Davies cautious: not sure "Team Burnham" know their position on Welsh devolution vs Scottish
Burnham's spokesperson: "Andy has spent his whole political career fighting for the nations and regions — he will put Wales at the centre of any government he runs"
Error-filled Burnham opinion piece in WalesOnline raised questions about team's grasp of Welsh devolution
BBC article (6 July): WalesOnline revealed Burnham's team offered a "Welshified" copy of articles also given to The Scotsman and London Standard — same sentences with Welsh place names swapped in
Plaid MS Carrie Harper called it a "copy and paste opinion piece"; said Burnham "talks a good talk but his lazy opinion piece proves his understanding stops at Offa's Dyke"
On BBC Radio Wales Sunday Supplement, interim Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates said risk of Burnham bypassing Senedd to devolve directly to councils was "nonexistent"
Plaid minister Dafydd Trystan Davies said bypassing Senedd would show "no respect whatsoever"
Follows Starmer resignation and failure of promised June FM meeting with Starmer

Plaid Offers ALN Deal in Budget Bid (8 July)

Plaid Cymru made an initial offer to Welsh Labour on additional learning needs (ALN) provision in an effort to secure budget support ahead of 14 July supplementary budget vote
Labour indicated the offer was insufficient; negotiations ongoing
r/Wales discussion noted worries about government stability if budget can't pass
Context: Plaid needs Labour or Conservative support to pass the supplementary budget; Tories have already ruled out a deal; Labour talks described as "far apart" previously

Child Poverty Payment Faces Legal Hurdles (9 July)

BBC reports Plaid Cymru government's proposed trial giving £10/week to poorest parents of children under six faces "substantial practical issues"
Legal expert Prof Emyr Lewis (Aberystwyth University) says payments would likely be treated as regular income, triggering deductions from Universal Credit and other benefits
Welsh government has no powers over welfare; would need UK government cooperation to avoid benefit impact
UK government approached for comment; Plaid's pilot would target 15,000 children in households receiving Universal Credit
By Elliw Gwawr, BBC Wales political correspondent

FM Ap Iorwerth: "Devolution Must Not Stop at Offa's Dyke" (9 July)

FM Rhun ap Iorwerth published opinion piece in Nation.Cymru titled "Burnham must ensure devolution does not stop at Offa's Dyke"
Argues Wales remains "a footnote in the UK's political story" despite 30 years of devolution and historic Plaid election victory
Calls for parity with Scotland on powers (justice, policing, Crown Estates, rail) and needs-based funding reform
Warns against "Manchesterism" — Burnham's Northern Powerhouse approach risks pitting regions against each other while bypassing Senedd
Urges Burnham to empower Senedd, not bypass it: "If Andy Burnham is to demonstrate his full commitment to subsidiarity, then our Senedd must be empowered, not bypassed"
Direct pitch to incoming PM as Starmer's successor is chosen

Plaid Peer Appointed to Two Taxpayer-Funded Senedd Roles (9 July)

Nation.Cymru reports Baroness Carmen Smith (Baroness Smith of Llanfaes), the House of Lords' youngest ever life peer (28), has been appointed to two Senedd support staff positions
Roles: policy and research officer for Fflint Wrecsam MS Carrie Harper; senior adviser to Afan Ogwr Rhondda MS Elyn Stephens
Both roles funded by Senedd Commission (Welsh taxpayers); salary not disclosed
Smith has previously called for House of Lords abolition and presented a Private Member's Bill on the subject
Welsh Labour source called it "hypocritical" — "not content with one publicly funded job, but feels the need to have three"
Plaid spokesperson said she has "wealth of experience to offer" and works "a combination of short number days per month"

Strike Ballots Threaten Welsh Council Disruption (9 July)

Unison members in Wrexham and Flintshire ballot for strike action over 3.3% pay offer for 2026/27
Bin workers, teachers, housing officers, social workers among those balloting
Ballot also covers Swansea Council, Blaenau Gwent, and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Four-week ballot closes 6 August; strikes could begin in autumn
Unions say council staff pay down ~26% in real terms since 2010
Separate dispute ongoing over Wrexham Council hybrid working policy imposed against staff wishes

Ken Skates Likely Next Welsh Labour Leader (9 July)

Welsh Labour suddenly brought forward leadership contest to replace Eluned Morgan
Ken Skates (Fflint Wrecsam MS, interim leader since May election) expected to be unopposed
Nominations open 7 days from 9 July for Labour's 9 MSs; process aligned with UK Labour leadership timetable
Skates: wants to "build a new movement from the community up"
Huw Thomas (Cardiff Penarth) ruled himself out, giving Skates "full support"
Lynne Neagle, Mike Hedges, Shav Taj also confirmed backing Skates
Senior party source says group is "united" and "cohesive"; no other candidates expected
Original plan was Sept nominations with new leader at Nov conference — brought forward to avoid summer speculation
BBC (9 Jul)

Welsh Rail Devolution Claims Disputed (9 July)

Welsh government claimed it had begun "negotiations with UK government for fairer funding and a pathway to full devolution" of rail
UK Labour source close to Westminster transport department says press release "massively overegged" — no formal request received
Deputy Transport Minister Mark Hooper had face-to-face meeting with UK Transport Minister Lord Hendy described as an "introduction"
Hooper said UK minister told him to "be ready with projects" to approach Treasury for funding
Welsh government had nothing to add beyond the press release
Context: Wales has ~10% of UK rail track length but has received only 1.5% of enhancements investment over 15 years
BBC (9 Jul)

FM Attends British-Irish Council, Budget Standoff Continues (10 July)

FM Rhun ap Iorwerth attended British-Irish Council summit in Guernsey — his first meeting with a UK government minister
Burnham published fresh WalesOnline opinion piece promising to work "constructively with the minority Plaid Cymru administration"
Burnham: "My promise to Wales is straightforward — I'll respect the devolution settlement"
Ap Iorwerth called on Burnham to empower, not bypass, the Senedd
Budget standoff: Plaid offered £80m over 2 years for ALN (£40m now, £40m next year); Labour holding out for £100m in this supplementary budget alone
Labour finance spokesperson Huw Thomas: party will oppose budget "as it stands"
Ap Iorwerth (at BIC): "It's Labour's call now" — says Labour should "reflect on why they would want to disappoint parents and local authorities"
Supplementary budget vote scheduled for Tuesday 14 July — crucial test for Plaid minority government
If budget fails, Plaid can bring a revised version back in the autumn
BBC (10 Jul)
BBC — Burnham told not to bypass Senedd (9-10 Jul)

Reform's Dan Thomas on Criminal Donations (7 July)

Reform Welsh leader Dan Thomas says he "would consider a donation from a criminal for security" if it was his "only option"
Comments raise further questions about Reform's approach to funding and governance in their role as official opposition
BBC (7 Jul)

Key Figures

Role	Name	Party
First Minister	Rhun ap Iorwerth	Plaid Cymru
Senedd Llywydd (Presiding Officer)	—	—
Reform UK Group Leader	—	Reform UK

Timeline

7 May 2026: Election day
8 May: Plaid confirms minority government plan
12 May: Ap Iorwerth sworn in as FM
13 May: Cabinet appointed
16 June: 13 Senedd committees confirmed for Seventh Senedd
16 June: Third FMQs; Reform MS Joe Martin's "inevitable attack" comments on Sudanese asylum seekers
17 June: Steel funding row at Wales Questions; Reform MS walkout after Martin's second controversial speech
22 June: Keir Starmer resigns as PM; FM ap Iorwerth calls for "new relationship" with Westminster; dismisses general election calls
24 June: Supplementary budget published; automatic voter registration confirmed; emissions data released
25 June: Senedd hospital vote defeat (48–38); Burnham rules out Barnett reform; Glyndŵr university name row
26 June: Welsh Conservatives call for fair hospice funding under Plaid government
27 June: BBC Parliament broadcast coverage of Senedd plenary debate
28 June: BBC Wales analysis of Burnham's devolution stance; BBC broadcasts supplementary budget statement coverage; BBC Wales reports ~400 nursing/midwifery graduates still without NHS jobs; Guardian publishes deep-dive on Reform UK's dramatic first weeks in Senedd (1%→29% vote share)
29 June: Wales presses case for new powers and fair funding at Stormont talks — Minister demands new Wales Bill with "same powers as Scotland"; Plenary committees meet; Ex-Welsh Tory MP Craig Williams pleads guilty to election date betting charges; co-defendants include former Senedd member Russell George
30 June: Business Committee meets 09:00; Plenary session 13:30 (Topical Questions, Government Business); BBC publishes article on Starmer defence plans cutting Welsh budget; Morning Star reports Reform/Tories "outbidding each other" on culture wars/trans issues at FMQs — ap Iorwerth calls for "cool down"
1 July: Nation of Sanctuary debate — Reform motion to scrap defeated 52–38; Welsh Conservatives rule out budget deal with Plaid; Welsh govt estimates £25m–£30m capital budget cut for defence spending
2 July: Plaid loses ALN vote in Senedd 46–41 — second government defeat in a row; Plaid survives childcare vote with Tory help; Estyn report finds sex/relationships education "inconsistent" in Welsh schools; Labour MS Mike Hedges proposes rabbit owner training courses; council by-elections in Powys & Torfaen — Plaid hold Glantwymyn, Lib Dems win Yscir from Reform, Reform hold Llanyre & Llantarnam
3 July: Press regulator IPSO rejects Reform MS Cai Parry-Jones's complaint against Nation.Cymru over autism signage article; Reform strengthens calls to defund Nation.Cymru
3-4 July: GB News misrepresents Cymru name petition as seeking to "ban" Wales; Reform MS Iain McIntosh asks FM to condemn; petition creator hits back
5 July: Nation.Cymru publishes Cadarn report analysis on fuel poverty — 340,000 households affected; renewed calls for full Ynni Cymru national energy company; WalesOnline publishes Burnham fresh start interview with Dafydd Trystan Davies; Reform UK profile of Jason O'Connell published
6 July: BBC reports Burnham team offered WalesOnline a "Welshified" copy-paste opinion piece also sent to Scotland and London — Plaid MS Carrie Harper calls it "lazy"; Ken Skates says Burnham bypassing Senedd risk "nonexistent"
7 July: Reform Welsh leader Dan Thomas says he "would consider a donation from a criminal for security" if it was his "only option"
8 July: Plaid Cymru makes initial ALN offer to Labour in bid to secure support for 14 July supplementary budget vote; Labour says offer insufficient
9 July: BBC reports Plaid's £10/week child poverty payment trial faces legal hurdles; FM ap Iorwerth publishes Nation.Cymru opinion piece calling on Burnham to ensure devolution "does not stop at Offa's Dyke"; Plaid peer Baroness Carmen Smith appointed to two taxpayer-funded Senedd roles; Unison ballots for strikes over 3.3% pay offer; Ken Skates likely next Welsh Labour leader; Welsh govt rail devolution claims disputed
10 July: FM ap Iorwerth attends British-Irish Council summit in Guernsey — first meeting with UK government minister; Budget standoff: Plaid offers £80m/2yr for ALN, Labour wants £100m now; ap Iorwerth says "It's Labour's call"; Burnham pledges to work "constructively" with Plaid admin
13 July: Plaid makes "final proposal" — FM ap Iorwerth offers Labour £120m over 3 years for ALN; Labour still demanding £100m now |- 14 July: Supplementary budget DEFEATED 49–44 after Labour withdraws support over ALN/teaching union dispute; First Legislative Programme unveiled (tenants' rights, community right to buy, rural proofing); Housing Minister commits to 20,000 social homes by 2030; SWFRS intervention continues; Cwm Taf health visitors strike enters 21st week |- 15 July: Ken Skates formally appointed permanent Welsh Labour leader — all nine MSs nominated him; FM ap Iorwerth promises "even more cooperative" approach after budget defeat, will bring revised supplementary budget in autumn; Welsh government unveils "Shadow Broadcasting and Communications Authority" as first step towards broadcasting powers; Reform calls for badger cull in bovine TB fight rejected by Labour |- 20 July – 13 Sep: Summer recess

Sources

Welsh FMQs Tracker — First Minister's Questions 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Last updated: 14 July 2026 — FMQs coverage added for seventh (pre-recess) ap Iorwerth session FMQs schedule: Tuesdays 13:30-14:15 (when Senedd is sitting)

Latest Session

Date: Tuesday 14 July 2026 First Minister: Rhun ap Iorwerth (Plaid Cymru) — seventh FMQs (pre-recess) Leader of the Opposition: Dan Thomas (Reform UK Cymru)

Key exchanges:

|| Time | MS | Party | Topic | Notes | |||------|----|-------|-------|-------| ||| 13:29 | — | — | FMQs opens | Last FMQs before Senedd summer recess at end of this week | ||| 13:37 | — | — | Recap of last week | BBC recaps Millar phone ban row, "mature conversations" budget call, Thomas "real danger" warning | ||| 13:41 | Cai Parry-Jones | Reform | Cost savings | Asks if Plaid govt has made "any tangible cost savings"; FM says "making every pound deliver better outcomes" | ||| 13:55 | Dan Thomas | Reform | NHS waiting lists | Asks when two-year waits will end — cites FM's campaign pledge of "months" vs health minister's "four-year term"; FM says "we want to do it in months" via surgery hubs and supplementary budget investment | ||| 14:01 | Ken Skates | Lab | Wildfires/heat support | Asks for assurance of support for businesses/homeowners affected by wildfires and extreme heat; FM says "will do everything we can" | ||| 14:10 | Darren Millar | Con | Bonnie Tyler/Ann Widdecombe tributes | Pays tribute to Bonnie Tyler (died aged 75) and Ann Widdecombe (shock death); FM calls Tyler "a national treasure" and shares grief over Widdecombe while raising fear about safety of politicians | ||| 14:14 | — | — | Budget crisis breaks | During FMQs it emerged Plaid faces defeat in supplementary budget vote this evening — Labour refuses to support after dispute with teaching unions over pay and ALN funding | ||| 14:23 | Joe Martin | Reform | Equality/race | Calls ethnic minority hiring targets "explicitly racist" and "anti-white discrimination"; FM hits back: "chooses to focus on the colour of skin" while FM focuses on poverty and opportunity | ||| 14:31 | Darren Millar | Con | Deposit return scheme | Criticises including glass in DRS — "bin this unnecessary policy"; FM says there's small retailer exemptions and govt believes it's "doable"; British Soft Drinks Assoc warns of 50p per bottle cost increase | ||| 14:41 | James Evans | Reform | Rural health funding | Says rural health boards lack sufficient funding; FM says "rural proofing" future laws should help | ||| 14:51 | Darren Millar | Con | Farage by-election joke | Pokes fun at Farage resigning to stand in by-election — "man dressed up as a bin"; FM quips about "rubbish receptacle trashing of the reputation of the leader of Reform" | ||| 14:57 | — | — | Close | FMQs ends; budget vote yet to come |

Summary: Rhun ap Iorwerth's seventh and final FMQs before summer recess was dominated by a looming budget defeat. During the session itself, it emerged that Plaid Cymru faces losing the supplementary budget vote this evening — Labour has refused to support it due to a dispute with teaching unions over pay and additional learning needs (ALN) funding. Labour finance spokesman Huw Thomas said the government should withdraw the budget and renegotiate. Dan Thomas (Reform) led on NHS waiting lists, pressing the FM on why his "months" pledge conflicts with his health minister's "four-year term" timeline. Darren Millar (Con) opened with tributes to Bonnie Tyler (died 75) and Ann Widdecombe (shock death), then criticised glass in the deposit return scheme and mocked Farage's by-election bid. Joe Martin (Reform) sparked another equality row, calling hiring targets "racist" — the FM swatted it away, saying Martin "chooses to focus on the colour of skin." Ken Skates (Lab) sought wildfire support assurances. The budget vote looms as the defining test of the Plaid minority government, with Labour and Reform both expected to vote against — potentially forcing Finance Minister Elin Jones to redraw the budget in autumn.

Session Archive

Date	FM	Key Topics	Notes
2 Jun 2026	ap Iorwerth	NHS waiting lists, nuclear/Wylfa, water pollution, M4, Menai crossings, education, agriculture, disabled rights	First FMQs after Whitsun recess; first for new Plaid Cymru govt
9 Jun 2026	ap Iorwerth	Tata Steel, Neil Foden safeguarding, bovine TB/badgers, solar/wind moratorium, town centres, housing/homelessness, no-fault evictions, tourism tax, building safety	Second FMQs; broader topic spread; housing dominated; FM ruled out income tax changes
16 Jun 2026	ap Iorwerth	Nation of Sanctuary clash, no tax rises pledge, NHS/GPs (100 new), housing/immigration row, AI in health, smartphones/education, defence spending, autism/neurodivergent, wind farms/devolution, council elections, procurement/"Welsh pound"	Third FMQs; Nation of Sanctuary dominated; FM refused to engage Reform's inflammatory asylum remarks; tax rises ruled out; broader agenda than previous sessions
	23 Jun 2026	ap Iorwerth	Heatwave warning, devolution clash (Thomas: "devolution is a distraction"), roads/"anti-car", nuclear cooperation, defence/NATO (Skates tribute to Starmer), supplementary budget/waiting lists, ALN funding, school transport, high streets/town centre taskforce, housing associations, cross-border healthcare (Powys), youth training, renewables/communities, asylum misinformation, tourism/182-day rule
		7 Jul 2026	ap Iorwerth
		14 Jul 2026	ap Iorwerth

Trends & Themes

New dynamic: Reform UK Cymru is now the official opposition — Dan Thomas led on NHS, international budget
NHS waiting lists: Immediate tension between election promise (1yr for 2-year waits) and Health Minister's realism (4yrs)
Nuclear ambiguity: Plaid traditionally anti-nuclear but FM backed Wylfa SMRs for "economic benefits"
Green debut: Paul Rock (Green Party) first to question at Welsh FMQs
Water/Welsh Water: FM pushing for nationalisation and executive pay controls
Infrastructure: M4 relief and Menai crossing — FM says work started but no concrete plans yet
Housing focus (9 Jun): Youth homelessness, veterans on streets, no-fault evictions, tower block fire safety — housing dominated second FMQs
Badger cull theatre (9 Jun): Ken Skates' theatrical badger questions drew laughs/groans — FM refused to engage, said they'll follow science
Tax stance (9 Jun, 16 Jun): FM explicitly ruled out income tax changes (9 Jun) and confirmed no tax rises in supplementary budget (16 Jun) — consistent fiscal discipline messaging
Renewables tension (9 Jun): Both Con and Reform pressed FM on solar/wind — FM defended frameworks but criticised previous Labour application
Tata/Steel (9 Jun): Big industrial concern — electric arc delay; FM positioned as wanting progress but blamed UK gov for reserved powers
Nation of Sanctuary flashpoint (16 Jun): Most heated exchange of the new Senedd so far — Reform's Joe Martin made inflammatory remarks linking Sudanese asylum seekers to violence; FM hit back with Reform's ex-leader's Russian money conviction and Ukraine flag controversy; Shav Taj (Lab) gave emotional contribution as child of immigrants
Devolution of energy (16 Jun): FM signalled he wants all energy projects devolved to Wales — consistent position but more explicit than previously
AI in health (16 Jun): New theme — FM embracing AI as central to healthcare sustainability
Council elections (16 Jun): FM confirms too late to change electoral system for May 2027 council elections — pragmatic positioning
"Welsh pound" / procurement (16 Jun): FM flags concern about Welsh money leaving the economy — plans to rework procurement rules
Devolution under fire (23 Jun): In the most significant constitutional moment of the new Senedd so far, Reform leader Dan Thomas declared "devolution is a distraction" — saying the public want NHS, education and transport, not a "devolution wishlist." The FM hit back: "You want to undo devolution." This marks a major philosophical fault line between Plaid and Reform.
Heatwave emergency (23 Jun): FM opened FMQs with an "extremely serious" heat warning — Wales likely to see highest temperatures ever recorded. Llywydd allowed jackets off in chamber. FM urged checking on vulnerable people, warned of cold water shock, transport disruption.
Defence repositioning (23 Jun): Under pressure from Ken Skates on aircraft carriers, the FM recognised need to invest in conventional defence and cyber — a shift from previous Plaid positioning. Confirmed Wales should remain in NATO.
Supplementary budget scrutiny (23 Jun): Con leader Darren Millar called the budget a "sticking plaster" for 680,000 waiting list patients — FM defended health spending as priority but acknowledged it's "not just about bringing down waiting times."
Town centre taskforce (23 Jun): FM announced new town centre taskforce to address high street decline — cross-party cooperation hoped for.
Cross-border healthcare (23 Jun): Powys health board funding questioned — FM says focus on "better outcomes rather than more money."
Renewables communities (23 Jun): Caerphilly council privatised Cwm Ifor solar farm — FM says communities should own/see wealth from energy projects, "family silver has gone."
Asylum misinformation (23 Jun): Government developing "tools" to tackle immigration misinformation — softer tone than previous week's Nation of Sanctuary clash.
Roads debate (23 Jun): Thomas says Wales is "anti-car country" — FM says modal shift needed but road investment will continue.
Nuclear consistency (23 Jun): FM reaffirmed backing for nuclear energy for economic benefits — consistent with 13-year position.
Tourism pressures (23 Jun): 182-day rule and VAT concerns raised — FM sympathetic but limited by devolved powers.
Budget brinkmanship (7 Jul): FM called for "mature conversations" as supplementary budget vote looms without a deal — still needs an agreement, likely with Labour on ALN funding.
Mobile phone ban row (7 Jul): Darren Millar (Con) told FM to "get on with" banning phones — UK gov issued statutory guidance; FM says he wants to achieve that aim with new guidance.
100 days critique (7 Jul): Dan Thomas (Reform) says Plaid gov producing "reviews, expert groups, audits, plans for plans" rather than action; warns budget could be voted down.
NHS staffing crisis (7 Jul): Paul Rock (Green) raised nursing graduate told no job awaits — exposes continuing disconnect between NHS workforce planning and training pipelines.
Budget arithmetic dispute (7 Jul): Ken Skates (Labour) challenged FM's "hundreds of millions" overspend claim — says it's £120m plus £300m in consequentials; budget deal bargaining in plain sight. |- Andy Burnham controversy (7 Jul): WalesOnline calls out Burnham's team for "error-filled" devolution article submitted with swapped place names — raises questions about how seriously Labour leadership candidates treat Wales. |- Budget vote crisis (14 Jul): Labour refuses to support Plaid's £294m supplementary budget over teaching union pay/ALN funding dispute — Plaid faces likely defeat in evening vote, which would force Finance Minister Elin Jones to redraw budget in autumn. Most serious test of Plaid minority government yet. |- NHS wait times pledge tension (14 Jul): Dan Thomas presses FM on contradiction between election campaign promise to end two-year waits "in months" and health minister's "four-year term" timeline — FM insists "we want to do it in months" via surgery hubs. |- Bonnie Tyler tributes (14 Jul): Millar opens with tributes to Bonnie Tyler (died 75) and Ann Widdecombe — FM calls Tyler "a national treasure." Rare moment of cross-party unity in a session defined by budget crisis. |- Joe Martin equality row (14 Jul): Reform MS again sparks controversy — calls ethnic minority hiring targets "explicitly racist" and "anti-white discrimination." FM swats him: "chooses to focus on the colour of skin" while Plaid focuses on poverty and opportunity. |- DRS glass row continues (14 Jul): Millar tells FM to "bin" glass inclusions in Wales' deposit return scheme — British Soft Drinks Assoc warns of 50p per bottle cost increase. FM says scheme is "doable" with small retailer exemptions. |- Farage by-election mockery (14 Jul): Millar jibes at Farage resigning to stand in by-election — "a man dressed up as a bin." FM quips about "rubbish receptacle trashing of the reputation of the leader of Reform." |- Wildfires/heat crisis (14 Jul): Ken Skates seeks assurances for affected businesses and homeowners amid extreme heat — FM says "will do everything we can." Ongoing extreme weather across Wales.

Sources

BBC Live: Plaid faces defeat in vote on its budget plans - First Minister's Questions (14 Jul 2026) — 14 July 2026
BBC Live: First minister told to 'get on with' mobile phone ban in schools (7 Jul 2026) — 7 July 2026
BBC Parliament: Welsh First Minister's Questions, 07/07/2026 — 7 July 2026
BBC Parliament: Welsh First Minister's Questions, 23/06/2026 — 23 June 2026
BBC Live: Rhun ap Iorwerth faces Senedd politicians (23 Jun 2026) — 23 June 2026
WalesOnline: First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth to face questions on tourism and housing (23 Jun 2026) — 23 June 2026
Senedd Research: FMQs this week - 23/06/2026 — 23 June 2026
WalesOnline Live: First Minister quizzed on Nation of Sanctuary and AI (16 Jun 2026) — 16 June 2026
Senedd Research: FMQs this week - 16/06/2026 — 16 June 2026
BBC Parliament: Welsh First Minister's Questions, 16/06/2026 — 16 June 2026
BBC Live: Rhun ap Iorwerth faces Senedd politicians (9 Jun 2026) — 9 June 2026
BBC Live: Rhun ap Iorwerth faces first FMQs (2 Jun 2026) — 2 June 2026
Nation.Cymru: First Minister predicts long Senedd term after Reform kick off FMQs with vote share clash — 3 June 2026
Senedd Research: FMQs this week - 09/06/26 — 9 June 2026
Senedd Research: FMQs this week - 02/06/26 — 2 June 2026
BBC Parliament: Welsh First Minister's Questions, 09/06/2026 — 9 June 2026
BBC Parliament: Welsh First Minister's Questions, 02/06/2026 — 2 June 2026
BBC iPlayer: Welsh First Minister's Questions
Senedd TV
Senedd Record
BBC Wales Politics
Nation.Cymru

Welsh Independence — Public Opinion & Debate Tracker

Last updated: 27 May 2026 — no major new independence developments since 26 May. Senedd is in Whitsun recess.

Context

Welsh independence (annibyniaeth i Gymru) has become a live political issue since Plaid Cymru won the most seats in the May 2026 Senedd election and formed a minority government under First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth. Plaid is the first non-Labour party to lead Wales.

While the party has ruled out a referendum in this Senedd term, it has committed to "making the case" for independence through government, including a commissioned White Paper.

Latest Polling

Poll	Date	Yes	No	Don't Know	Notes
YouGov	Jan 2026	26%	54%	20%	1,220 adults; only 1% listed independence as top UK Govt priority
YouGov/BBC	~Apr 2026	32%	52%	16%	Only 56% of Plaid voters backed independence
Redfield & Wilton / YesCymru	Mar-Apr 2025	35%	50%	14%	41% Yes excl. DKs; "milestone" — 72% of 25-34 year olds backed independence
Redfield & Wilton	Jul 2023	32%	58%	10%	53% of 18-24 year olds backed Yes

Trend: Support has been on a slow upward trajectory, with the Redfield & Wilton/YesCymru poll (35%, 41% excl. DKs) described as a "milestone moment" by YesCymru Chair Phyl Griffiths. The most significant shift is generational — 72% of 25-34 year olds support independence.

Party Positions

Party	Position	Detail
Plaid Cymru	✅ For	"Our nation is on a journey to independence." No referendum this term. Will request devolution of indyref power. £500k White Paper commissioned.
Welsh Labour	❌ Against	"A strong Wales in a strong United Kingdom." Wants Constitutional Reform Act to protect devolution.
Welsh Conservatives	❌ Against	Calls independence a "fantasy" — says it'd cost billions, jeopardise pensions, draw "a slate curtain across the Welsh border."
Reform UK	❌ Against	Welsh leader Dan Thomas: "Rhun's push for independence will divide Wales." Called White Paper "a distraction."
Welsh Liberal Democrats	❌ Against	Second priority in manifesto: "Stop independence." Pledged "not a single penny" on independence agenda.
Wales Green Party	✅ For	Leader Anthony Slaughter: "Independence is not just viable but essential to building the fairer, greener future for Wales."

Plaid Cymru Government's Position

Rhun ap Iorwerth became First Minister on 12 May 2026 with support from the two Green MSs (Labour and Lib Dems abstained). Key commitments:

No referendum in this term — ruled out publicly multiple times
"Make the case" — use government to "prove to people it would be possible"
Request devolution of indyref power — formally request Westminster devolve the right to decide on timeline, question and process
White Paper — £500k commission to produce a detailed case for independence
Celtic Alliance — ap Iorwerth has pushed for a Celtic Alliance, declaring "the old union is dead"
Crown Estate campaign (25 May) — Plaid Cymru launched a public messaging campaign demanding control over the Crown Estate, arguing Wales' natural resources should be managed in Wales, not Westminster. This is their first major independence-adjacent public campaign since forming government.
"Wales Must Define Itself" (26 May) — Nation.Cymru opinion piece by Ben Wildsmith analyses Plaid's government and the wider constitutional questions around Welsh national identity post-election

Key Arguments

Economic

Barnett Formula — Yes side argues Wales is underfunded by billions; No side says independence would expose a major fiscal gap
Oil/Energy — Crown Estate revenues from Welsh waters are a major flashpoint; YesCymru campaigning on resource sovereignty
EU Membership — Plaid uses post-Brexit arguments; advocates argue Wales could rejoin the EU as an independent nation
Cost of independence — Conservatives cite "billions to our economy"; Plaid disputes these figures

Cultural

Welsh language — central to national identity; language rights seen as incomplete within the UK
Generational shift — 72% of 25-34 year olds backing independence suggests rising long-term support

Constitutional

Federalism vs Independence — Labour pushes strengthening devolution; Plaid says the current system is "unsustainable"
Crown Estate — control over Welsh waters and energy resources a key sovereignty issue

Independence Movement

YesCymru — main grassroots campaign group; hold annual March for Independence events
Indy Curiad (Independence Beat) — cultural/arts wing of the movement
AUOB Cymru — organises marches (Barry Apr 2025, Apr 2026; Cardiff, Bangor, Wrexham, Carmarthen, Swansea)
Largest recent march: ~10,000 in Cardiff (2022)

Comparison to Scotland

Metric	Wales	Scotland
Independence support	26-35%	~45-50%
Young people support	72% of 25-34 yr olds	Similar age skew
Pro-indy in government	Yes (Plaid Cymru, minority)	Yes (SNP since 2007)
Indyref commitment	No this term	Ongoing push for indyref2
Party dominance	Plaid ~30-32% vote share	SNP ~45-50% vote share

Plaid is explicitly following the SNP model: get into power → make the case → secure a referendum. However, Rhun has been more cautious, ruling out a referendum this term. The SNP's difficulties (internal divisions, declining polls) have been noted by Welsh observers.

Twitter/X Discussion

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Sources

Nation.Cymru: https://nation.cymru/
Wales Online: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/
YouGov: https://yougov.co.uk/topics/politics/trackers/welsh-independence
Cardiff University Welsh Political Barometer
YesCymru: https://www.yes.cymru/

Andrew RT Davies — MS for Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg

Constituency: Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg Party: Welsh Conservatives First elected: 2007

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Andrew Robert Tudor Davies
Born	28 November 1968
Current office	MS since 2007, former Welsh Conservative leader

Wikipedia Bio

Andrew Robert Tudor Davies CBE (born 28 November 1968) is a Welsh politician who has served as Member of the Senedd since 2007, first for South Wales Central region and then for Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg from 2026. He has previously served as Leader of the Welsh Conservative Senedd Group from 2011 to

Source: Wikipedia — Andrew RT Davies

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 25 May 2026

15 tweets found mentioning Andrew RT Davies. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Honestly we’d be glad with being released from the trillions in debt the Westminster Establishment linked us to. The union was a trick to get money and make money. It’s always the same few who bene..."
"Big difference between Andrew Davies and Justin Young... #SidlotteForever #LastAustenHero"
"Exactly the same line as that human dog-whistle and monument of ignorance Andrew R T Davies:"
"Hi Sarah, interesting conversation. Regarding cliff edge issues for care leavers, what are your thoughts on the Welsh Gov's 'Basic income' pilot for care leavers? Andrew RT Davies believes it encou..."
"Beer, Andrew RT Davies and Chris Bryant have joined forces to complain about our leader talking about world affairs. What a strange team they make. Cymru is part of the world, the affairs of the wo..."
"We expect this from Reform and Andrew RT Davies but for Labour to go down this route so soon.... it's infuriating. I hope Plaid (as much as I vote for them I have concerns) ram all ghos shit down ..."
"Dear Andrew RT Davies, I hope you read the responses that are sent to you here on twitter. Most of them are very mature and well thought through reactions to your banal and, as usual, immature comm..."
"Andrew RT Davies posted the same comment yesterday 🤔. Just saying. Of course, neither of you will ever be leaders of your country (whichever country that happens to be)."
"We all called out Andrew RT Davies for spouting outright lies about this and we're also calling you out for the outright lie.

Statements like yours are one of the (many) reasons trust in politicia..."

"Nice to see Labour's Chris Bryant and Tory Andrew RT Davies united."

Key accounts mentioning them: @HighwaySqueak, @begum_saifa, @dafydd_r, @AndrewRTDavies, @TheProject2021, @MartinP_Wales

Reddit Discussion

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Sources

Welsh Parliament election results 2026 — BBC News
Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
7th Senedd — Wikipedia

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Darren Millar — MS for Clwyd

Constituency: Clwyd Party: Welsh Conservatives First elected: 2007

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Darren David Millar
Born	27 July 1976
Current office	Leader of Welsh Conservatives, MS since 2007

Wikipedia Bio

Darren David Millar (born 27 July 1976) is a Welsh politician who has served as the leader of the Welsh Conservatives since 2024. He was elected Member of the Senedd (MS) for Clwyd West in 2007 and since May 2026 has represented Clwyd. Millar was also the Leader of the Opposition in Wales from Decem

Source: Wikipedia — Darren Millar

Twitter/X Discussion

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17 tweets found mentioning Darren Millar. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Any true conservative should be pro-independence. I have huge respect for Darren Millar and hopefully he'll come round to this eventually.

gwlad.org/conservative-case/"

"Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar has called on the Auditor General for Wales to investigate concerns about the finances of renewable energy company Bute Energy and its parent company Windwar..."
"Darren Millar is an up and down politician imo but in fairness to him he spent the majority of his speech outlining plaid manifesto policies where he felt the Tories could support plaid which is pr..."
"Darren Millar crying about procedure again. Broken record."
"“Covenant" - Smallville 3x22 - aired 22-years-ago today on May 19, 2004 on The WB

Teleplay by Al Gough & Miles Millar Story by Todd Slavkin & Darren Swimmer Directed by Greg Beeman

#Smallville #..."

"Great when the FM lives within 1hr of Bae Caerdydd, but if Darren Millar was FM, where would he live?"
"Darren Millar is such a clown I can't with this guy"
"Welsh Conservative Leader Darren Millar MS has unveiled his new shadow cabinet team. The appointments are the first since the Senedd elections on the aberdareonline.co.uk/2026/05… #wales #news"
"The Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar has unveiled his new shadow cabinet team ✍️Emily Price nation.cymru/news/welsh-cons…"
"All smarm, no charm. Wes Streeting is Labour’s answer to the Reverend Darren Millar."

Key accounts mentioning them: @EosPengwern, @NationCymru, @PhenomenalF8, @ClwydEnComu, @SuperHouseOfEl, @Gwyn_Dr

Reddit Discussion

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Sources

Welsh Parliament election results 2026 — BBC News
Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
7th Senedd — Wikipedia

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Janet Finch-Saunders — MS for Bangor Conwy Môn

Constituency: Bangor Conwy Môn Party: Welsh Conservatives First elected: 2011

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Janet Elizabeth Finch-Saunders
Born	1958
Current office	Welsh Conservative MS

Wikipedia Bio

Janet Elizabeth Finch-Saunders (born 1958) is a Welsh Conservative Party politician. She is Member of the Senedd (MS) for Bangor Conwy Môn, having previously served as MS for the Aberconwy constituency.

Source: Wikipedia — Janet Finch-Saunders

Twitter/X Discussion

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20 tweets found mentioning Janet Finch-Saunders. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Here is me having a rather frustrating conversation with Janet Finch-Saunders where she equally appears to be off in fantasyland"
"Janet Finch-Saunders MS Elected to Represent Bangor, Conwy, Môn. janetfinchsaunders.org.uk/ne…"
"Conservative Janet Finch-Saunders declares 'I'm back' after fourth election win ift.tt/kYl0fNG"
"Conservative Janet Finch-Saunders declares 'I'm back' after fourth election win ift.tt/wZBszo9"
"janet finch saunders remains...trouble is rt is still there"
"Yn anffodus, doedd canlyniad ddoe ddim digon cry i rhoid tri sedd i Reform, ond roeddwn i wastad yn gwybod y byddai hi’n dipyn o gamp mewn etholaeth o’r maint yma.

Yn gyntaf oll, llongyfarchiadau ..."

"Yesterday didn’t deliver the third Reform seat we had hoped for, but I always knew that was going to be a very tall order in a constituency of this size.

First and foremost, congratulations to al..."

"Congratulations to Ms Janet Finch-Saunders on winning a Senedd seat today for the Conservatives. Her 4th term at Y Senedd."
"BREAKING: Rhun ap Iorwerth one of 3 Plaid Cymru candidates elected in Bangor Conwy Mon.

Reform UK win 2 seats, including deputy Welsh leader Helen Jenner.

Conservative MS Janet Finch-Saunders win..."

"Janet Finch-Saunders, previously MS for Aberconwy is reelected to the Senedd in Bangor Conwy Môn, sixth on the list."

Key accounts mentioning them: @chrisalfw, @JanetFSMS, @NWPioneer, @NorthWalesChron, @johnsouthwales, @RichardJJYM

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Natasha Asghar — MS for Casnewydd Islwyn

Constituency: Casnewydd Islwyn Party: Welsh Conservatives First elected: 2021

Bio

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Full name	Natasha Asghar
Current office	Welsh Conservative MS, formerly South Wales East region (2021-2026)

Twitter/X Discussion

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20 tweets found mentioning Natasha Asghar. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Pierre Niney wearing Balenciaga and @Boucheron and Natasha Andrews wearing @Boucheron attend the premiere of “Histoires Parallèles” by Asghar Farhadi.

@Festival_Cannes

#Cannes2026"

"I'm pleased Natasha Asghar won a seat, I enjoy her rants in the Senedd. People don't rant enough."
"Natasha Asghar | The Welsh Conservative Party conservatives.wales/people/n… I’m so pleased you’re re-elected. Please don’t let Plaid open our communities up to illegal immigrants."
"There aren’t many Conservatives in the new Senedd, but they’re mostly the ones you’d hoped you’d never see again: the Reverend Darren Smarm Miller, the buffoon Andrew RT Davies, the awful Natasha A..."
"Results from Casnewydd Islwyn.

This will be a real disappointment to Reform. Though they got the most votes, they lost out on the 6th seat to the Tories. This is one of the key target seats and wh..."

"Newport & Islwyn Results #Newport #Wales #UnitedKingdom

#Senedd there are now 96 seats, up from the 60 previous seats. Dan Thomas (Reform UK) Peredur Griffiths (Plaid Cymru) Art Wright (Reform UK)..."

"Peredur Owen Griffiths and Natasha Asghar relected to the Senedd alongside Former Welsh Labour Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government Janye Bryant."
"Natasha Asghar 🙄 #gobshite"
"Casnewydd Islwyn 2026 Senedd Election Result

ELECTED: 1st ➡️ - Dan Thomas 2nd 🌼 - Peredur Owen Griffiths 3rd ➡️ - Art Wright 4th 🌼 - Lyn Ackerman 5th 🌹 - Jayne Bryant 6th 🌳 - Natasha Asghar

Tota..."

"🚨 Polls are now open across Newport and Islwyn until 10pm tonight

🗳️Vote Natasha Asghar and Welsh Conservatives today to get Wales working

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 After 27 years of failure from Labour & Plaid, ..."

Key accounts mentioning them: @KeringGroup, @DanOakesBP, @CwmdareN, @Penbedw, @WillHayCardiff, @SWalesEastUIB

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Paul Davies — MS for Ceredigion Penfro

Constituency: Ceredigion Penfro Party: Welsh Conservatives First elected: 2007

Bio

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Full name	Paul Davies
Current office	Welsh Conservative MS, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Rural Affairs

Twitter/X Discussion

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20 tweets found mentioning Paul Davies. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Ceredigion Penfro Senedd Member, Paul Davies has called upon the new Welsh Government for ‘some intervention’ to prevent downgrading of Withybush and Bronglais hospital services tenby-today.co.uk/n..."
"Paul Davies named Deputy Leader in Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet

tenby-today.co.uk/news/polit…"

"Both candidates were bilingual. However, Paul Davies is more fluent in Welsh, which may cause a problem to Irranca Davies."
"SENEDD 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁮󠁳󠁯 Paul Davies bids to become next Llywydd of the Senedd after re-election in Ceredigion Penfro. Comes amid local disappointment over Sam Kurtz losing his seat after being placed seco..."
"Thinking about which of the new members speak Welsh in relation to s4c, byd ei le etc. might just be Huw from labour? No idea from reform. Jane can. Paul davies. @RhysOwen1234 any idea? Slim pickin..."
"Plaid Cymru: 3 seats (strong performance, including long-serving MS Elin Jones).walesonline.co.uk

Reform UK: 2 seats.walesonline.co.uk

Conservatives: 1 seat (including former Welsh Tory leader Pa..."

"The six Welsh Conservatives candidates are: Paul Windsor Davies, Samuel Deri Kurtz, Claire Victoria George, Brian Andrew Murphy, Gill Evans, and Claire Malaina Jones."
"EVERY @UKLabour MP ON THIS LIST VOTED TO PROTECT @Keir_Starmer, THEY ALL NEED REMOVING FROM OFFICE!

Dan Norris (Labour) Jack Abbott (Labour) Debbie Abrahams (Labour) Dr Zubir Ahmed (Labour) Luke A..."

"All MPs who voted "NO"

Jack Abbott (Labour - Ipswich) Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth) Zubir Ahmed (Labour - Glasgow South West) Luke Akehurst (Labour - North Durham) Sadik A..."

"Here is the list of the Labour MPs who have effectively committed political suicide to save Keir Starmer.........

Dont let them forget their actions

Jack Abbott (Labour - Ipswich) Debbie Abrahams..."

Key accounts mentioning them: @tenbyobserver, @trefjon, @swanseabaynews, @1swancelona, @EfcMunk, @BruceSincl93493

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Peter Fox — MS for Sir Fynwy Torfaen

Constituency: Sir Fynwy Torfaen Party: Welsh Conservatives First elected: 2021

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Peter Alan Fox
Born	24 December 1961
Current office	Welsh Conservative MS, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Rural Affairs

Twitter/X Discussion

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20 tweets found mentioning Peter Fox. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Here's some more that have done actual harm to women, but I'm pretty sure you're too stupid to understand.

Tremaine Carroll Michael Maria Pentholm Karen White Katie Dolatowski Jessica Winfield Ta..."

"Says the man who wants to invade every single thing that's woman-only, LOL!!!

Here's some more, dude....

Tremaine Carroll Michael Maria Pentholm Karen White Katie Dolatowski Jessica Winfield Tar..."

"Here's a list of transwomen who have raped, harassed, tortured and murdered women and girls, some of them in female spaces. These are the people whose right to be in female spaces TRAs are fighting..."
"Here you go, dude. Google some of these.......

Tremaine Carroll Michael Maria Pentholm Karen White Katie Dolatowski Jessica Winfield Tara Desousa Janiah Monroe Kristen Lukess Lisa Hauxwell Laken ..."

"LOL!!!! Now do these....

Tremaine Carroll Michael Maria Pentholm Karen White Katie Dolatowski Jessica Winfield Tara Desousa Janiah Monroe Kristen Lukess Lisa Hauxwell Laken McKay Aliea Rose Brown..."

"LOL!! You have your head so deep in the sand, we may never see it again!

Tremaine Carroll Michael Maria Pentholm Karen White Katie Dolatowski Jessica Winfield Tara Desousa Janiah Monroe Kristen L..."

"Your little study is almost 10 years old, LOL!!!

Give some of these names a Goog and then tell me why you think women don't deserve their own spaces with no men who pretend to be women in them?

T..."

"Well Done to @ WelshConserv Shadow Cabinet Secretary Peter Fox MS on @SharpEndITV A class act when it comes to telling the truth, on why our health service is in such a bad place under Welsh Labour"
"Give these names a Goog and tell me again how they are not a threat.

Tremaine Carroll Michael Maria Pentholm Karen White Katie Dolatowski Jessica Winfield Tara Desousa Janiah Monroe Kristen Lukes..."

"Uh-huh. Trans killed in sex work doesn't mean that men should be let into everything woman-only. Give these names a Goog and tell me again how we pretend we're victims.

Tremaine Carroll Michael Ma..."

Key accounts mentioning them: @Moshery1971, @maybe_ellen, @JFinchSaunders, @sappholives83, @JenKteach, @WelshConserv

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Sam Rowlands — MS for Fflint Wrecsam

Constituency: Fflint Wrecsam Party: Welsh Conservatives First elected: 2021

Bio

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Full name	Sam Rowlands
Current office	Welsh Conservative MS since 2021

Twitter/X Discussion

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20 tweets found mentioning Sam Rowlands. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"I can't believe I'm saying this, but Sam Rowlands makes Reform look mature 🫠

The Tories' reaction to the election of Huw Irranca-Davies as Presiding Officer is completely out of order and they sho..."

"Four fresh faces

Includes 2nd term sam rowlands but ig he would do"

"Conservative Sam Rowlands, who managed to hag onto a Senedd seat in #FflintWrecsam, gives his winning speech.

#Senedd26 #Flintshire #Wrexham"

"4 Marc Jones Plaid Cymru - Party of Wales 5 Sam Rowlands Caidwadwyr Cymreig / Welsh Conservative 6 Ken Skates Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru

2/2"

"4 Marc Jones Plaid Cymru - Party of Wales 5 Sam Rowlands Caidwadwyr Cymreig / Welsh Conservative 6 Ken SkatesWelsh Labour / Llafur Cymru

2/2"

"Fflint Wrecsam 2026 Senedd Election Result

ELECTED: 1st ➡️ - Cristiana Embsley 2nd 🌼 - Carrie Harper 3rd ➡️ - Nigel Williams 4th 🌼 - Marc Jones 5th 🌳 - Sam Rowlands 6th 🌹 - Ken Skates

Total Turno..."

"Elected as Senedd members for #FflintWrecsam:

Christiana Emsley, Reform Carrie Harper, Plaid Cymru Nigel Williams, Reform Marc Jones, Plaid Cymru Sam Rowlands, Conservatives Ken Skates, Welsh L..."

"A quick confab between Conservative candidates Sam Rowlands, Jeremy Kent and James Ecroyd during the #FflintWrecsam count.

#Senedd26 #Wrexham #Flintshire"

"This is Sam Rowlands who is standing for the Conservatives in the Fflint Wrecsam Senedd Election ! If you are in Wrexham or Flintshire, it could be worth a look. All candidates and info on Wrexham...."
"This is Sam Rowlands who is standing for the Conservatives in the Fflint Wrecsam Senedd Election ! If you are in Wrexham or Flintshire, it could be worth a look. All candidates and info on Wrexham...."

Key accounts mentioning them: @InstaSim6, @SharpEndITV, @MathOJames22, @AlecDoyle_LDR, @cbswrecsam, @wrexhamcbc

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Alun Cox — MS for Afan Ogwr Rhondda

Constituency: Afan Ogwr Rhondda First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for the Afan Ogwr Rhondda constituency. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Wikipedia Bio

Alun Cox is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician serving as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Afan Ogwr Rhondda since 2026. Cox was previously elected with the Plaid for the Porth Ward in the 2017 Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council election, but lost in 2022.

Source: Wikipedia — Alun Cox

Twitter/X Discussion

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9 tweets found mentioning Alun Cox. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"A 'Nid Yw Cymru Ar Werth' protest at the Welsh Office circa 1988, with a current Plaid minister in the background, and a former (Lab) minister (PC then) in the foreground. Adam, Alun, myself (right..."
"Yes. Alun: President of NUS Wales 1987-89 Adam: Cardiff University student (NUS🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Nat. Exec.) Alun Cox: President of Aberystwyth SU (& NUS 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Nat. Exec.) I was NUS 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Nat. Exec. (Sabba..."
"Senedd Members elected in Afan Ogwr Rhondda constituency covers parts of Bridgend, Neath Port Talbot and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Sera Evans (Plaid) Alun Cox (Plaid) Elyn Stephens (Plaid) Benjamin McKe..."

"📍 Afan Ogwr Rhondda 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 3 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 3 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Sera Evans, Alun Cox ac Elyn Stephens! ✨"

"The Plaid Cymru team with our candidate Alun Cox are out having conversations in Aberafan shopping centre. Lots of interest in the Caerffili by election win & many people wanting to defeat the poli..."
"Cllr Sera Evans (1st), Alun Cox (2nd) and Cllr @ElynStephens (3rd) have been announced as Plaid Cymru's first three candidates for Afan Ogwr Rhondda."
"3 ymgeisydd cyntaf Plaid Cymru Afan Ogwr Rhondda ar gyfer Etholiad y Senedd yn 2026: Sera Evans, Alun Cox & Elyn Stephens. “Rydym wedi ymrwymo i newid ein cymunedau er gwell; i frwydro dros bob co..."
"Afan Ogwr Rhondda Plaid Cymru's first 3 Senedd Election 2026 candidates: Sera Evans, Alun Cox & Elyn Stephens. "We are committed to changing our communities for the better. Fighting for every corne..."
"Plaid Cymru’s Alun Cox @alunporth attended the protest to save Ferndale House residential care home. If you care about the residents & you don’t want to lose this facility in the Rhondda, then plea..."

Key accounts mentioning them: @AshleyJDrake, @SWalesEastUIB, @Plaid_Cymru, @PlaidAOR, @CavendishCymru, @RhonddaPlaid

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Anna Nicholl — MS for Ceredigion Penfro

Constituency: Ceredigion Penfro First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for Ceredigion Penfro. Elected alongside Elin Jones in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Wikipedia Bio

Anna Nicholl (born 9 July 1975) is a Welsh politician who has represented Ceredigion Penfro as a member of the Senedd since 2026. She is a member of Plaid Cymru.

Source: Wikipedia — Anna Nicholl

Twitter/X Discussion

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11 tweets found mentioning Anna Nicholl. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Big big Congratulations/Llongyfarchiadau to Anna Nicholl of Plaid Cymru getting elected to the Senedd.

Anna had taken time to come to the Bridge Meadow to watch the Blues but listen to what we ha..."

"📍 Ceredigion Penfro 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 3 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 3 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Elin Jones, Kerry Ferguson ac Anna Nicholl! ✨"

"Plaid Cymru – The Party of Wales has eight candidates: Elin Jones, Kerry Ferguson, Anna Nicholl, Cris Tomos, Colin Nosworthy, Clive Davies, Owain Jones, and Matt Adams."
"We were pleased to be joined by @Plaid_Cymru Senedd candidate Anna Nicholl who stayed for the whole game and emphasised that Cymru has potential that can be unleashed. Pob lwc for next month and se..."
"Following a vote by Plaid Cymru members, the top 4 candidates for Ceredigion Penfro in the 2026 Senedd election have been announced.

@ElinCeredigion MS has been confirmed as the 1st Plaid Cymru c..."

"Following a vote by members of Plaid Cymru Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, the top 4 Plaid Cymru Ceredigion-Penfro candidates have been chosen for the 2026 Senedd election :

Elin Jones
Kerry F..."

"Plaid Cymru wedi dewis yr ymgeiswyr canlynol, ar gyfer sedd Ceredigion Penfro yn y Senedd blwyddyn nesaf, yn y drefn ganlynol : 1.Elin Jones

Kerry Ferguson
Anna Nicholl
Cris Tomos"

"@ERS_Cymru @SimonThomasAber @nicholl_anna You're welcome, and thank you for instigating interesting debates at @Plaid_Cymru conference"
".@Plaid_Cymru Fringe Meeting

The Health of our Democracy Friday 12.45

@SimonThomasAber @NerysEvans Anna Nicholl"

".@Plaid_Cymru Cyfarfod Ymylol

Iechyd ein Democratiaeth Dydd Gwener 12.45

@SimonThomasAber @NerysEvans Anna Nicholl"

Key accounts mentioning them: @CleddauCasuals, @Plaid_Cymru, @BruceSincl93493, @CavendishCymru, @aledscourfield, @NerysEvans

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Beca Brown — MS for Gwynedd Maldwyn

Constituency: Gwynedd Maldwyn First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for Gwynedd Maldwyn. One of four Plaid MSs from this constituency alongside Sian Gwenllian, Mabon ap Gwynfor, and Elwyn Vaughan. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Wikipedia Bio

Beca Brown is a Welsh politician from Plaid Cymru who has been Member of the Senedd for Gwynedd Maldwyn since May 2026.

Source: Wikipedia — Beca Brown

Twitter/X Discussion

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20 tweets found mentioning Beca Brown. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"No wonder the Westminster Establishment clowns are so terrified of Cymraeg…they can’t understand basic English! Beca Brown IS English! The piece she wrote a quarter of a century ago was to encourag..."
"Beca Brown, Plaid MS for Gwynedd Maldwyn."
"Given that Plaid has ruled Gwynedd for 27 years, missing 50 chances to stop paedophile headteacher Niel Foden (sentenced to 17 years) and Beca Brown is loathed for her central role in enforcing gen..."
"Beca Brown obviously doesn't seem to know that her comments about English people were racist. One rule for the Left, as per. @LauraJ4SWEast Plaid will ruin Wales. (Even further).

#PoliticsLive"

"Hi Peter I’ve found the article, it’s about Beca Brown, former S4C presenter, who wrote a piece in Cymraeg 20yrs ago about racism between England & Cymru. It was misunderstood on purpose by Tories ..."
"Gwynedd has been run by Plaid for a century and you absolutely can't get a white-collar or blue-collar job unless you speak Welsh or start your own business. I'm a professional, but had to travel o..."
"Meet Beca Brown, the racist Plaid member/candidate who has just been elected to the Senedd in Gwynedd Maldwyn. #Wales"
"This is Beca Brown.

Brown said she hates the English “as a race, as people, as a country”.

Brown is now a newly-elected Plaid Cymru Senedd Member in Gwynedd Maldwyn."

"📍 Gwynedd Maldwyn 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 4 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 4 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Sian Gwenllian, Mabon ap Gwynfor, Beca Brown ac Elwyn Vaughan! ✨"

"Siân Gwenllian, Mabon ap Gwynfor, Beca Brown a Elwyn Vaughan (Plaid Cymru).

Andrew Griffin a Claire Johnson Wood (Reform).

Aelodau newydd etholaeth Gwynedd Maldwyn.

The six members for Gwynedd ..."

Key accounts mentioning them: @HighwaySqueak, @PlaidExposed, @Summer62603933, @citizenj0urn0, @LeanneSpurs, @Plaid_Cymru

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Becca Martin — MS for Clwyd

Constituency: Clwyd First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for Clwyd. One of two Plaid MSs from this constituency alongside Llyr Gruffydd. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Wikipedia Bio

Rebecca Ann Martin is a Welsh politician who has been a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Clwyd since 2026, representing Plaid Cymru. Martin was the Plaid candidate for the 2021 Maesydre by-election in Wrexham, coming in 1st place with 150 votes, and was re-elected in the 2022 Wrexham County Borough Cou

Source: Wikipedia — Becca Martin

Twitter/X Discussion

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20 tweets found mentioning Becca Martin. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Clwyd for the majority has let us down, but we still got 2 Plaid MS's through!

Congratulations to Llyr Gruffydd and Becca Martin!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿"

"📍 Clwyd 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 2 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 2 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Llyr Gruffydd a Becca Martin! ✨"

"ELECTED:

Adrian Gwyn Mason (Reform)
Llŷr Gruffydd (Plaid)
Darren Millar (Cons)
Louise Gail Emery (Reform)
Becca Martin (Plaid)
Thomas Montgomery (Reform)

Hannah Blythyn (Lab) OUT"

"SARTORIAL BREAK

Becca Martin (2nd on Plaid Cymru’s list in Clwyd) has just changed her footwear from a pair of trainers to a pair of bright, Dorothy-like red high-heels in anticipation of her beco..."

"Clwyd Consistuency #Senedd26

Reform UK - Their top three candidates are all ex-Tory Conwy councillors who put up my Council tax by 6.5%

Plaid Cymru - Llŷr Gruffydd is one of their better candidat..."

"🚨 ACTON HMO APPLICATION BACK AGAIN 🚨

A new application has been submitted to turn 18 The Beeches into a HMO.

This isn’t the first time, it was previously refused on parking grounds and has now be..."

"Becca Martin was remarkably stupid to speak on behalf of all women in Plaid and happily bin our rights. Have a word @RhunapIorwerth - you are in charge now, not AP."
"Full results for Wrexham: Paul Ashton - Abolish the Welsh Assembly - 480 Sarah Atherton - Conservatives - 9,888 Charles Dodman - Reform - 6,915 Becca Martin - Plaid Cymru - 4,138 Tim Morgan - ..."
"Full results for Wrexham: Paul Ashton - Abolish the Welsh Assembly - 480 Sarah Atherton - Conservatives - 9,888 Charles Dodman - Reform - 6,915 Becca Martin - Plaid Cymru - 4,138 Tim Morgan - Green..."
"I will be voting Plaid Cymru for the first time, I think Becca Martin is what Wrexham needs! 👍"

Key accounts mentioning them: @Squire95, @Plaid_Cymru, @Sion_J, @amberweb, @WrexhamUnite, @ruthferrisprice

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Carrie Harper — MS for Fflint Wrecsam

Constituency: Fflint Wrecsam First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for Fflint Wrecsam. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Wikipedia Bio

Carrie Harper is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician, who has served as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Fflint Wrecsam since May 2026. She previously represented the Queensway ward on Wrexham County Borough Council from 2008 to 2012 and from 2017 to 2026, and was the deputy leader of Plaid Cymru's group

Source: Wikipedia — Carrie Harper

Twitter/X Discussion

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20 tweets found mentioning Carrie Harper. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Continuing with the winning speeches from the #FflintWrecsam vote count, here's Plaid Cymru's Carrie Harper.

#Senedd26 #Flintshire #Wrexham"

"Dyma Aelodau'r Senedd a etholwyd ar gyfer etholaeth Fflint Wrecsam.

1 Cristiana Emsley Reform UK 2 Carrie Harper Plaid Cymru - Party of Wales 3 Nigel Williams Reform UK

1/2"

"Elected as Senedd members for #FflintWrecsam:

Christiana Emsley, Reform Carrie Harper, Plaid Cymru Nigel Williams, Reform Marc Jones, Plaid Cymru Sam Rowlands, Conservatives Ken Skates, Welsh L..."

"📍 Fflint Wrecsam 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 2 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 2 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Carrie Harper a Marc Jones! ✨"

"Carrie Harper is standing for Plaid Cymru in Fflint Wrecsam, you can read their Q&A here wrexham.com/candidates2026/f… (candidate lists on there as well!) (candidate lists on there as well!)"
"This is Carrie Harper who is standing for Plaid Cymru in the Fflint Wrecsam Senedd Election ! If you are in Wrexham or Flintshire, it could be worth a look. All candidates and info on Wrexham.com/e..."
"At least we are now getting a fuller picture of the Plaid no 3 . She can't do a 9-5 job .She's not reliable She speaks Welsh with an American accent . How did Carrie Harper who hasn't got an Amer..."
"Carrie Harper is standing for Plaid Cymru in Fflint Wrecsam, you can read their Q&A here wrexham.com/candidates2026/f… (candidate lists on there as well!)"
"This is Carrie Harper who is standing for Plaid Cymru in the Fflint Wrecsam Senedd Election ! If you are in Wrexham or Flintshire, it could be worth a look. All candidates and info on Wrexham.com/e..."
"@20NPHartleyHare Introducing Carrie Harper, Director of Communications for Plaid Cymru's missive through the door to voters. Carrie has blocked me, and many others, so I can't let her know how I f..."

Key accounts mentioning them: @AlecDoyle_LDR, @cbswrecsam, @Plaid_Cymru, @wrexham, @Jeffrey62093861, @ArtemisRising81

Reddit Discussion

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Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
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Delyth Jewell MS — Plaid Cymru

Full name: Delyth Non Jewell
Born: 1988
Constituency: Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni (since May 2026)
Previous constituency: South Wales East (regional list, 2019–2026)
Party: Plaid Cymru
Current role: Deputy Minister for Social Care, Mental Health and Women's Health (since May 2026)
Party role: Deputy Leader of Plaid Cymru (since June 2023)

Who They Are

Delyth Jewell is a Welsh nationalist politician representing Plaid Cymru. She entered the Senedd (then the National Assembly for Wales) in January 2019 as a regional Member for South Wales East, succeeding the late Steffan Lewis following his death from bowel cancer. In the 2026 Senedd election, she was elected as the first MS for the newly created constituency of Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni, which covers the New Tredegar area.

She has been described on Reddit as "brilliant" and "personable" (r/politicsjoe), with observers noting her as one of the more visible and articulate Plaid Cymru MSs.

Background & Early Life

Born in Caerphilly, grew up in Ystrad Mynach
Education: Ysgol Bro Allta → Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni → University of Oxford (BA English Language and Literature, MA Celtic Studies)
Student politics: President of the Dafydd ap Gwilym Society (Oxford's Welsh-language society) in 2007
Pre-political career:
- Five and a half years as a researcher and speechwriter for Plaid Cymru MPs
- Contributed to new laws against stalking (2012) and domestic violence (2015)
- Worked for Citizens Advice and Welsh Water
- Worked for ActionAid charity on women's rights and international development
Two days before entering the Senedd, she wrote for The Independent highlighting abuse and harassment of female politicians

Political Career Timeline

Date	Milestone
2016	Second on Plaid Cymru list for South Wales East; not elected (only Steffan Lewis won)
Jan 2019	Succeeded Steffan Lewis in the Senedd after his death
Feb 2019	Sworn into office as Assembly Member
Jun 2019	Selected as Plaid Cymru candidate for Caerphilly constituency
Feb 2020	Appointed Plaid Cymru spokesperson for Public Service Transformation and the Future; LGA coordinator
May 2021	Re-elected as MS for South Wales East; given responsibility for Climate Change, Energy and Transport
Jun 2023	Appointed Deputy Leader of Plaid Cymru's Senedd group by new leader Rhun ap Iorwerth
Jun 2024	Transport and Energy portfolios transferred to other MSs
May 2026	Elected as MS for Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni (new constituency)
May 2026	Appointed Deputy Minister for Social Care, Mental Health and Women's Health in Rhun ap Iorwerth's government

Key Stances & Campaigns

💚 Welsh Independence

Strong advocate for Welsh independence; pressed Mark Drakeford in 2019 on whether Wales should consider independence if Scotland leaves the UK
Has argued that Wales' best interests "will never be served by any Westminster government"
Has made the case that Westminster owes Wales ~£200 billion due to the industrial revolution (a claim debated on Reddit at the time)

🏘️ Jobs & Economic Development Outside Cardiff

The Reddit post "Senedd must create jobs outside Welsh cities" (2021, 66 upvotes, r/Wales) reflects her focus on spreading economic opportunity beyond the capital
Has called for "creating opportunities for young people outside Cardiff"
Advocated for reopening the railway line through Nelson

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Welsh Language & Culture

Welsh speaker, educated through Welsh-medium education (Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni)
President of Oxford's Welsh society during her studies
Campaigns on cultural issues including library closures and arts funding

As Deputy Minister, responsible for social care, mental health, and women's health
Has challenged the Welsh Government on NHS issues, including mortuary mix-ups at Grange University Hospital
Called for better support for those affected by welfare benefit cuts
Raised concerns about the impact of climate anxiety on young people's mental health

🏉 Rugby & Sport

Led Senedd questioning on the WRU professional game crisis; the WRU "must recognise that it has lost the argument over the future of the professional game" (Reddit, r/rugbyunion, 227 upvotes)
Praised world champion boxer Lauren Price in the Senedd

Slams UK Government welfare cuts as "brutal"
Called for support for women denied their state pensions (1950s WASPI women)
Opposed benefit cuts calling the situation "shameful"
Advocate for animal rights and nature emergency legislation

🚆 Transport

Called for devolution of Crown Estate management to Wales
Attacked UK Government rail announcements as "smoke and mirrors"
Supported reopening of Valleys railway lines

Recent Activity (as of May 2026)

Date	Activity
13 May 2026	Appointed Deputy Minister for Social Care, Mental Health and Women's Health — the first time a Welsh Government portfolio has explicitly named "Women's Health"
13 May 2026	Sworn in as MS for new Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni constituency
5 Jun 2026	Writes for Caerphilly Observer marking one month since election — "it truly is a momentous time for our nation" — reflects on new Plaid Cymru government, her role as Deputy Minister, and the mandate for change
May 2026	Campaigns supported by Crisis Cymru/Wales congratulate her on appointment
Mar 2026	Featured on BBC Radio 4 Any Questions? alongside Chris Bryant MP, James Evans MS, Darren Millar MS
Mar 2026	Senedd committee response to WRU professional rugby crisis — statement that WRU "has lost the argument"
2025 (Oct)	Plaid Cymru wins Caerphilly by-election (constituency Labour had held)

Media & Appearances

Delyth Jewell is a regular panelist on BBC Radio 4's Any Questions?, having appeared multiple times between 2019 and 2026 alongside figures including:

Sir Chris Bryant MP, James Evans MS, Darren Millar MS (March 2026)
David TC Davies MP, Guto Harri, Rain Newton-Smith, Jo Stevens MP (June 2024)
Vaughan Gething MS, Andrew RT Davies, Jane Dodds (2021–2023)
Grant Shapps MP, Stephen Kinnock MP, Ben Habib MEP (2019)

Senedd Committee Work

Sat on the Equality and Social Justice Committee during her tenure

Wikipedia Bio

Delyth Non Jewell (born 1988) is a Welsh politician who has served as Deputy Minister for Social Care, Mental Health and Women's Health since 2026 and Deputy Leader of Plaid Cymru since 2023. She has served as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni since May 2026 and served f

Source: Wikipedia — Delyth Jewell

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Sources

Welsh Government

GOV.WALES press release — Delyth Jewell appointed Deputy Minister (13 May 2026)

Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delyth_Jewell

Senedd / Welsh Government

https://www.senedd.wales/people/delyth-jewell/
https://gov.wales/delyth-jewell (Welsh Government profile)

News Articles

Delyth Jewell MS appointed Welsh Government Deputy Minister — South Wales Argus
Plaid Cymru's success is a 'real moment in time' – Delyth Jewell MS — The National Wales
Delyth Jewell: Senedd must create jobs outside Welsh cities — The National Wales (May 2021)
Delyth Jewell selected as Plaid Cymru Assembly candidate for Caerphilly — Nation.Cymru (Jun 2019)

BBC

BBC Radio 4 Any Questions? — Delyth Jewell — Multiple appearances

@DelythJewell — Official X account
https://nitter.local/DelythJewell (via Nitter)

Introducing the new Welsh Government Cabinet — r/Wales (May 2026)
Senedd must create jobs outside Welsh cities — r/Wales (May 2021)
"The WRU must recognise that it has lost the argument" — r/rugbyunion (Mar 2026)
Caerphilly by-election — "Delyth Jewell in particular is brilliant" — r/politicsjoe (Oct 2025)
Delyth Jewell AM claims Westminster owes Wales £200 billion — r/Wales (Jul 2019)

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Donna Cushing — MS for Sir Fynwy Torfaen

Constituency: Sir Fynwy Torfaen First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for Sir Fynwy Torfaen. Elected alongside Matthew Jones in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Wikipedia Bio

Donna Cushing is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician serving as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Sir Fynwy Torfaen since 2026.

Source: Wikipedia — Donna Cushing

Twitter/X Discussion

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20 tweets found mentioning Donna Cushing. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"📍 Sir Fynwy Torfaen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 2 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 2 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Matthew Jones a Donna Cushing! ✨"

"Congratulations Matthew Jones & Donna Cushing, who winning 2 Plaid Cymru seats in Sir Fynwy Torfaen. You'll both serve Sir Fynwy Torfaen amazingly!"
"For those interested - LABOUR’S Jane Mudd has been elected as the Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner.

Result was: Jane Mudd- Labour - 28,476 Hannah Jarvis - Conservative - 21,919 Donna Cushing..."

"I voted by post for Donna Cushing ( Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales ) Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner There is still time to cast your vote as polls don’t close until 10:00 pm Don’t forget you..."
"I have voted for Donna Cushing in the PCC Elections today – a dedicated and hardworking local champion that will give our communities a voice 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🌼 #PlaidCymru #PCCElection @Plaid_Cymru @plaidBG"
"I’ve just voted for Donna Cushing @Plaid_Cymru for PCC for Gwent!"
"Mae'n Ddiwrnod Etholiad! Happy Election Day! If you live in Gwent, please consider voting for the fantastic Donna Cushing - and if you live in Merthyr, Dennis Clarke is your brilliant Plaid Cymru c..."
"Mae pleidlais i Donna Cushing yfory yn bleidlais dros ddechrau newydd i blismona yng Ngwent.

Mae hefyd yn bleidlais dros ariannu teg i'n heddluoedd ac mae'n bleidlais dros ddatganoli'r system cyfi..."

"A vote for Donna Cushing tomorrow is a vote for a fresh start for policing in Gwent.

It is also a vote for fair funding for our police forces and it is a vote for the devolution of the criminal ju..."

"I will be voting for Donna Cushing as Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner on the 2 May 🗳️

A vote for a Plaid Cymru PCC is a vote for:

🚨 Fair funding for safer streets & crime prevention 🚔 More vi..."

Key accounts mentioning them: @Plaid_Cymru, @politicalcallum, @ElganHearnLDR, @JonathanTClark, @niamh_salkeld, @MatthewTorfaen

Reddit Discussion

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Welsh Parliament election results 2026 — BBC News
Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
7th Senedd — Wikipedia

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Elfed Williams — MS for Bangor Conwy Môn

Constituency: Bangor Conwy Môn First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for Bangor Conwy Môn. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Wikipedia Bio

Elfed Williams is a Welsh politician from Plaid Cymru who has served as Member of the Senedd for Bangor Conwy Môn since May 2026.

Source: Wikipedia — Elfed Williams

Twitter/X Discussion

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20 tweets found mentioning Elfed Williams. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"#Denbighshire: Cllr Elfed Williams MS, Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch ward, has resigned from the council to become to the MS for Bangor Conwy Môn.

A by-election will be held in the ward."

"Yn anffodus, doedd canlyniad ddoe ddim digon cry i rhoid tri sedd i Reform, ond roeddwn i wastad yn gwybod y byddai hi’n dipyn o gamp mewn etholaeth o’r maint yma.

Yn gyntaf oll, llongyfarchiadau ..."

"Yesterday didn’t deliver the third Reform seat we had hoped for, but I always knew that was going to be a very tall order in a constituency of this size.

First and foremost, congratulations to al..."

"Elfed Williams was the only candidate that came round in person in my area so Plaid got my vote 😊"
"Llongyfarchiadau @RhunapIorwerth Gwych gweld Elfed Williams yn cael ei ethol. Hollol haeddiannol 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼"
"Llongyfarchiadau @RhunapIorwerth, Mair Rowlands ac Elfed Williams."
"📍 Bangor Conwy Môn 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 3 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 3 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Rhun ap Iorwerth, Mair Rowlands ac Elfed Williams! ✨"

"Bangor Conwy Môn 2026 Senedd Election Result

ELECTED: 1st 🌼 - Rhun ap Iorwerth 2nd ➡️ - Helen Jenner 3rd 🌼 - Mair Rowlands 4th 🌼 - Elfed Williams 5th ➡️ - John Clark 6th 🌳 - Janet Finch-Saunders ..."

"Thankyou for this very erudite analysis. Mine is that Pearson is a lower middle class snob full of shit. The council house in question belonged to her maternal grandmother, the widow of headmaster ..."
"Mike Williams who went to Bistre School and Elfed in Buckley I think 3 years ahead of me. 😀"

Key accounts mentioning them: @ElectCllrsUK, @RichardJJYM, @mssjl76, @Brynllys1, @EsylltMeurig, @Plaid_Cymru

Reddit Discussion

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Welsh Parliament election results 2026 — BBC News
Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
7th Senedd — Wikipedia

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Elwyn Vaughan — MS for Gwynedd Maldwyn

Constituency: Gwynedd Maldwyn First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for Gwynedd Maldwyn. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election alongside Sian Gwenllian, Mabon ap Gwynfor, and Beca Brown.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Wikipedia Bio

Elwyn Graham Vaughan is a Welsh politician for Plaid Cymru, who has served as Member of the Senedd for the Gwynedd Maldwyn constituency since May 2026. He is a councillor for the Powys County Council.

Source: Wikipedia — Elwyn Vaughan

Twitter/X Discussion

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20 tweets found mentioning Elwyn Vaughan. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"We are not here to ENDORSE anyone. We exist to SCRUTINISE Plaid Cymru. Talking of ENDORSING, do you endorse the convicted CRIMINALS Kiera Marshall (drink driving) & Elwyn Vaughan (fraud) being MSs..."
"In other news, Wales, £5M donated to a Plaid Cymru by Elwyn Williams was never declared, oh and the 'potentially' missing/ mismanagement of £3.6M from a Company that Elwyn Vaughan owned/managed Cyn..."
"Hey English lady, £5M was donated to a Plaid Cymru by Elwyn Williams which was never declared, oh and the 'potentially' missing/ mismanagement of £3.6M from a Company that Elwyn Vaughan owned/manag..."
"#Powys: Cllrs Elwyn Vaughan MS (Plaid Cymru), Claire Johnson-Wood and Iain McIntosh (Reform) have resigned from the council to become Members of the Senedd.

By-elections will be held in their wards."

"In other news, Wales, £5M donated to a Plaid Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 by Elwyn Williams was never declared, oh and the ‘potentially’ missing/mismanagement of £3.6M from a Company that Elwyn Vaughan owned/mana..."
"Meet new Plaid Cymru Senedd Member and convicted fraudster Elwyn Vaughan. Will he do the honourable thing and pay back the £311k that his bust company Cynad Cyf owed the Welsh Government? He could..."
"📍 Gwynedd Maldwyn 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 4 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 4 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Sian Gwenllian, Mabon ap Gwynfor, Beca Brown ac Elwyn Vaughan! ✨"

"Siân Gwenllian, Mabon ap Gwynfor, Beca Brown a Elwyn Vaughan (Plaid Cymru).

Andrew Griffin a Claire Johnson Wood (Reform).

Aelodau newydd etholaeth Gwynedd Maldwyn.

The six members for Gwynedd ..."

"Elwyn Vaughan and Glyn Preston both tick these boxes but I can’t bring myself to vote Plaid or Lib Dem, so I’m voting for the only other person who does - Russ George 🗳️ 2/3"
"30 people out in Newtown this morning spreading Plaid Cymru’s message of hope. 🌞

Elwyn Vaughan has a proud record of community action in Montgomeryshire, and is one of Plaid Cymru’s candidates in ..."

Key accounts mentioning them: @plaidcymruwatch, @emma_ese67, @ElectCllrsUK, @Plaid_Cymru, @GarethWyn84, @RealWilde

Reddit Discussion

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Welsh Parliament election results 2026 — BBC News
Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
7th Senedd — Wikipedia

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Elyn Stephens — MS for Afan Ogwr Rhondda

Constituency: Afan Ogwr Rhondda First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for the Afan Ogwr Rhondda constituency. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Wikipedia Bio

Elyn Stephens is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician serving as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Afan Ogwr Rhondda since 2026.

Source: Wikipedia — Elyn Stephens

Twitter/X Discussion

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14 tweets found mentioning Elyn Stephens. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Many congratulations to all those elected in Afan Ogwr Rhondda @HuwIrranca @sera_plaid, @alunporth, Elyn Stephens, Benjamin McKenna, Steve Bayliss. As MP for Rhondda and Ogmore I hope to work with ..."
"Senedd Members elected in Afan Ogwr Rhondda constituency covers parts of Bridgend, Neath Port Talbot and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Sera Evans (Plaid) Alun Cox (Plaid) Elyn Stephens (Plaid) Benjamin McKe..."

"📍 Afan Ogwr Rhondda 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 3 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 3 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Sera Evans, Alun Cox ac Elyn Stephens! ✨"

"3 ymgeisydd cyntaf Plaid Cymru Afan Ogwr Rhondda ar gyfer Etholiad y Senedd yn 2026: Sera Evans, Alun Cox & Elyn Stephens. “Rydym wedi ymrwymo i newid ein cymunedau er gwell; i frwydro dros bob co..."
"Afan Ogwr Rhondda Plaid Cymru's first 3 Senedd Election 2026 candidates: Sera Evans, Alun Cox & Elyn Stephens. "We are committed to changing our communities for the better. Fighting for every corne..."
"Heb os mae angen mwy o bobl ifanc mewn gwleidyddiaeth. ❌60 - oedran cynghorydd sir ar gyfartaledd. ❌ Dros hanner o gynghorau heb yr un cyng sydd o dan 30.

Da iawn @aarwynne ac Elyn Stephens - mae..."

"Did Cllr Larraine Jones or Cllr Elyn Stephens both Plaid Cymru councillors write in any objection letters as the both don’t sit on the Development Control Committee or did they object at the meetin..."
"Cyngor bellach yn cael gwybod am y newid i gynrychiolaeth Plaid Cymru ar Gydbwyllgor Craffu Bwrdd Gwasanaethau Cyhoeddus Cwm Taf, gyda'r cynghorydd Darren Macey wedi’i enwebu yn lle'r Cynghorydd El..."
"Well done Elyn Stephens Plaid Cymru councillor in RCT."
"Well done Plaid Councillors Elyn Stephens and Shelley ReesOwen."

Key accounts mentioning them: @RhonddaBryant, @SWalesEastUIB, @Plaid_Cymru, @RhonddaPlaid, @Dewijones97, @BBCWalesNews

Reddit Discussion

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Gwyn Williams — MS for Gŵyr Abertawe

Constituency: Gŵyr Abertawe First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for Gŵyr Abertawe. One of three Plaid MSs in this constituency alongside Safa Elhassan and John Davies. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Twitter/X Discussion

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19 tweets found mentioning Gwyn Williams. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Gwyn Alf Williams delivering a speech in a 1985 Plaid Cymru election broadcast.

"The ordinary people of Wales are one, un yw gwerin Cymru""

"running though the Plaid benches - both Safa Elhassan and Gwyn Williams are proper Drs; not sure about others ..."
"People have been nasty to me (sob) for asking how many of the Plaid intake is in heterosexual relationships and have children.

I am therefore happy to report a husband and wife duo elected from Gŵ..."

"Plaid also have to act like a government not an opposition party. Let’s hope they’ve got some good ideas. One of my Swansea ophthalmology colleagues Gwyn Williams has been elected, so maybe at last..."
"Really pleased Gwyn Williams got in. I managed to chat with him at Plaid conference last October when I went with work. Very nice and down to earth guy, no doubt at all he’ll be a brilliant MS"
"📍 Gŵyr Abertawe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 3 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 3 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Gwyn Williams, Safa Elhassan a John Davies! ✨"

"Gwyn Williams supports the Plaid Cymru manifesto pledge to pilot a child payment of £10 per week in households claiming universal credit."
""A little excursion" — Donald Trump's flippant description of the Gulf war, which has displaced 3 million Iranians and worsened Lebanon. Farage's Reform urges UK to join — only Plaid Cymru can stop..."
"Plaid Cymru's Dr Gwyn Williams
doing a little PR on behalf of Reform! Clearly so far out of touch with Welsh Politics - he doesn't realise how popular the support for Abolishing the Senedd really..."
"Trump's war in the Gulf is going from bad to worse but Nigel Farage wants the UK to join in, says Plaid Cymru Gŵyr Abertawe candidate Dr Gwyn Williams.

"Only Plaid Cymru can stop Reform in Wales, ..."

Key accounts mentioning them: @JacCymro1400, @DafyddTrystan, @JacotheNorth, @AndyRoberts1974, @TomasTaylor4, @Plaid_Cymru

Reddit Discussion

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John Davies — MS for Gŵyr Abertawe

Constituency: Gŵyr Abertawe First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for Gŵyr Abertawe. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Twitter/X Discussion

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20 tweets found mentioning John Davies. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Mate, I fear you may be the victim of a pernicious on-line fake book scam. The esteemed author of 'Hanes Cymru' (later translated to 'A history of Wales') was John Davies not John Davis. His daught..."
"📍 Gŵyr Abertawe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 3 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 3 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Gwyn Williams, Safa Elhassan a John Davies! ✨"

"@jones_mog with this profile pic telling people not to vote #PlaidCymru without knowing that Gwenlyn Parry and John Hefin (the guys behind ‘Grand Slam’ were both Plaid supporters - as was Windsor ..."
"Full list of MPs who said "Yes" Labour MPs in Bold voted YES

Diane Abbott (Independent - Hackney North and Stoke Newington) Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South) Jim Allister (Traditional U..."

"These MPs voted to do the right thing and refer Starmer to the Privileges committee.

(Ive highlighted the Labour MPs who put Country before Party)

Diane Abbott (Independent - Hackney North and S..."

"John Davies, candidate, says “I support Plaid’s first hundred days policy to launch a Wales-wide skills audit to enable a Plaid Cymru Government to match people with skills and jobs across our eco..."
"Here's a list of these animals. 95% Labour

Jack Abbott (Labour - Ipswich)

Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)

Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)

Zubir Ahmed (Labo..."

"All the MP's below voted to keep you poorer by not drilling in the North Sea - remember that when you vote next!

Jack Abbott (Labour (Co-op), Ipswich)

Ms Diane Abbott (Independent, Hackney North ..."

"No vote recorded

Luke Akehurst (Labour, North Durham) Mr Bayo Alaba (Labour, Southend East and Rochford) Heidi Alexander (Labour, Swindon South) Mr Douglas Alexander (Labour (Co-op), Lothian East)..."

"MPs who voted against

Jack Abbott (Labour (Co-op), Ipswich) Ms Diane Abbott (Independent, Hackney North and Stoke Newington) Debbie Abrahams (Labour, Oldham East and Saddleworth) Shockat Adam (Ind..."

Key accounts mentioning them: @PhilDavies3, @Plaid_Cymru, @Ieu61, @ReformedMedia_, @ItsJamesPowers, @plaidabertawe

Reddit Discussion

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Welsh Parliament election results 2026 — BBC News
Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
7th Senedd — Wikipedia

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Kerry Ferguson — MS for Ceredigion Penfro

Constituency: Ceredigion Penfro First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for Ceredigion Penfro. Elected alongside Elin Jones in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Twitter/X Discussion

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20 tweets found mentioning Kerry Ferguson. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Plaid Cymru’s Kerry Ferguson ignored concerns about appointing a sexual predator as Mayor of Aberystwyth with a “dismissive and frankly appalling” response.

Dylan Lewis-Rowlands sent explicit sex..."

"Meet the Senedd's new Deputy Presiding Officer, Kerry Ferguson of Plaid Cymru. In this video she lists her achievements, which include switching on these Christmas lights! God help the Senedd and ..."
"In case you're wondering about the numbers:

🔴Huw Irranca-Davies (Lab) is Llywydd (Presiding Officer), so does not vote.

🟢Kerry Ferguson (Plaid) is deputy, so also does not vote

De facto composit..."

"The new Senedd’s first act was another Plaid-Labour stitch up. Labour’s Huw Irranca-Davies elected Presiding Officer and Plaid’s Kerry Ferguson elected deputy. Nothing has changed."
"Huw Irranca Davies has been elected as Presiding Officer of the Seventh Senedd.

Kerry Ferguson of Plaid Cymru has been elected Deputy Presiding Officer."

"Plaid Cymru have nominated Kerry Ferguson for Deputy Llywydd with The Green Party seconding the nomination."
"🚨Kerry Ferguson (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Penfro) has been elected as Dirprwy Llywydd."
"NEW: Plaid Cymru's Kerry Ferguson elected Deputy Presiding Officer in the Senedd"
"📍 Ceredigion Penfro 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 3 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 3 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Elin Jones, Kerry Ferguson ac Anna Nicholl! ✨"

"Plaid Cymru – The Party of Wales has eight candidates: Elin Jones, Kerry Ferguson, Anna Nicholl, Cris Tomos, Colin Nosworthy, Clive Davies, Owain Jones, and Matt Adams."

Key accounts mentioning them: @PlaidExposed, @plaidcymruwatch, @SeneddWales, @LeftieStats, @SeneddWaste, @CamlasCymru

Reddit Discussion

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Welsh Parliament election results 2026 — BBC News
Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
7th Senedd — Wikipedia

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Kiera Marshall — MS for Caerdydd Penarth

Constituency: Caerdydd Penarth First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for Caerdydd Penarth. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 25 May 2026

14 tweets found mentioning Kiera Marshall. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"So Kiera Marshall from Townhill in Swansea is not working class? I've been in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 long enough to know that Townhill is not Knightsbridge!"
"Plaid Cymru's Kiera Marshall on the Celtic Alliance piped.video/FMNn3q_pfk8?si=5tJA… via @YouTube"
"Not everyone from Townhill is WORKING CLASS and Kiera Marshall is anything BUT. She has lived in the most expensive PSQM part of Wales for YEARS. She pretends to live in CANTON to disguise the REAL..."
"We are not here to ENDORSE anyone. We exist to SCRUTINISE Plaid Cymru. Talking of ENDORSING, do you endorse the convicted CRIMINALS Kiera Marshall (drink driving) & Elwyn Vaughan (fraud) being MSs..."
"Plaid Cymru's Kiera Marshall on how the Celtic Alliance can unite to dem... piped.video/JdcySIYFrFo?si=XtF0… via @YouTube"
"Pro-independence governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland should work together to secure powers to hold independence referendums, a Plaid Cymru MS has said

Kiera Marshall, one of 43 Pla..."

"Kiera Marshall said she wanted the 'arms industry' out of Wales!!"
"Defence jobs are moving from England to Wales, no doubt Kiera Marshall will be crying into her liquid brunch as only a few weeks ago she said that she wanted to "move the defence industry OUT OF WA..."
"Kiera Marshall escaped from London to PONTCANNA! - where she has lived rent free in the MILLION POUND PLUS home of her partner's parents near posh Plasturton Gardens for the last four or five years..."
"icon. kiera marshall is sooooo diva i love u queen"

Key accounts mentioning them: @tompainebones, @brawday, @plaidcymruwatch, @jtdessie, @ScotNational, @Don_Nicolaso

Reddit Discussion

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Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
7th Senedd — Wikipedia

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Leticia Gonzalez — MS for Caerdydd Penarth

Constituency: Caerdydd Penarth First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for Caerdydd Penarth. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 25 May 2026

17 tweets found mentioning Leticia Gonzalez. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Leticia Gonzalez of Plaid Cymru worked as a shelf stacker in IKEA so she will be utterly flummoxed by her casework and responsibilities in the Siambr. Thanks Plaid Cymru for foisting yet another t..."
"LGBTQ captured Plaid - its candidate & LGBTQ activist Neil Roberts wasn't expelled by the party despite calling children CUM PETS + other sexual & abusive tweets & working as a LOAN SHARK! He was ..."
"Thank you / diolch enfawr to the constituents of Caerdydd Penarth for putting their faith in Plaid Cymru last Thursday, electing 3 Plaid Cymru Senedd members, Leticia Gonzalez, Anna Brychan and mys..."
"If you want an example of how remarkable Plaid Cymru's result in Cardiff was look at Leticia Gonzalez (centre). In a December 2024 council by election in Splott, as a Plaid candidate, she got 88 vo..."
"📍 Caerdydd Penarth 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 3 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 3 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Anna Brychan, Kiera Marshall a Leticia Gonzalez! ✨"

"Meet Leticia Gonzalez, your Plaid Cymru Candidate for Caerdydd Penarth!"
"Cwrdd â Leticia Gonzalez, Ymgeisydd Plaid Cymru dros Caerdydd Penarth!"
"Hi jayne I hope this helps: Anny Anderson (Lab): 711 votes
Sam Coates (Greens):362 votes Kyle Cudgie Cullen (Propel): 305 votes Cadan ap Tomos (lib Dem): 292 votes Lee Canning (Reform): 271 vo..."
"The results:

Anny Anderson (Lab): 711 votes Sam Coates (Greens):362 votes Kyle Cudgie Cullen (Propel): 305 votes Cadan ap Tomos (lib Dem): 292 votes Lee Canning (Reform): 271 votes Leticia Gonza..."

"Canlyniadau is-etholiad Y Sblot ETHOLWYD: ANDERSON, Anny Llafur Cymru 711 AP TOMOS, Cadan Democratiaid Rhyddfrydol 292 CANNING, Lee Reform 271 COATES, SamPlaid Werdd Cymru 362 CULLEN, Kyle Cudgie..."

Key accounts mentioning them: @plaidcymruwatch, @JacotheNorth, @Kiera__Marshall, @NewsatTwm, @PlaidDC_CS, @Plaid_Cymru

Reddit Discussion

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Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
7th Senedd — Wikipedia

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Lindsay Whittle MS — Plaid Cymru

Full Name: Lindsay Geoffrey Whittle
Born: March 1953 (Caerphilly, South Wales)
Party: Plaid Cymru
Constituency: Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni (since 2026)
Senedd Term: Senedd Member for Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni (2026–present); previously MS for Caerphilly (2025–2026); Regional MS for South Wales East (2011–2016)
Official Senedd Page: https://senedd.wales/people/lindsay-whittle-ms/
Email: Lindsay.Whittle-AS@senedd.cymru
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindsay_Whittle
X (Twitter): @lindsaywhittle (Plaid Cymru)

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Lindsay Geoffrey Whittle
Born	March 1953
Current office	Plaid Cymru MS for Blaenau Gwent, former leader of Caerphilly Council

Political Career

Local Government

Whittle has one of the longest records of local government service in Wales:

First elected in the 1976 local elections, representing the Penyrheol and Trecenydd ward on Rhymney Valley district council, and was re-elected repeatedly until the council was abolished in 1996.
Elected to Mid Glamorgan County Council in 1977 (lost in 1981; contested again in 1989 and 1993).
Caerphilly County Borough Council: Represented the Penyrheol ward continuously from 1995, elected 7 times.
Leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council (1999–2004 and again 2008–2011).
Plaid Cymru group leader on the council from 2022 until 2025.
WLGA spokesperson on Equalities, Community Safety and Social Justice.
Resigned his council seat after winning the 2025 Caerphilly by-election (as he could not hold both roles simultaneously).

National Politics (Senedd / Welsh Assembly)

Whittle has stood in every Senedd (formerly Welsh Assembly) election since its formation in 1999:

2011–2016: Elected as a Member of the Welsh Assembly (AM) on the South Wales East regional list. Appointed Plaid Cymru spokesperson for Social Services, Children & Equal Opportunities. Retained the role under Leanne Wood (post-2012 leadership election); became spokesperson for Social Services, Equality & Older People in May 2013. Lost his seat in the 2016 election when Plaid Cymru was reduced from 2 to 1 seats in the region.
2025 Caerphilly By-election (October 2025): After the death of incumbent MS Hefin David (Labour), Whittle was selected as Plaid Cymru's candidate. He won with 15,961 votes (47%) — a historic result, as this was the first time Labour had failed to win the seat since the establishment of the Senedd in 1999. This was Whittle's 14th time contesting the Caerphilly constituency since 1983.
2026 Senedd Election (May 2026): Elected as an MS for the new Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni constituency, placed second on the Plaid Cymru list behind Delyth Jewell. Plaid Cymru won 3 seats in the constituency (Delyth Jewell, Lindsay Whittle, Niamh Salkeld).

Westminster Elections

Whittle has stood ten times for the Westminster Parliament seat of Caerphilly, first standing in the 1983 general election and in every subsequent general election except 2015. His best result was in the 2024 general election, coming second with 21.2% of the vote. In each election, he lost to the Labour Party, who have held the seat continuously since 1918.

Key Political Positions & Interests

Housing and local government
Combating homelessness (former housing manager)
Social services, equalities, and older people
NHS improvement (surgical hubs, tackling waiting lists)
Education outcomes
Childcare scheme (9 months to 4 years)
Affordable/social housing and council home waiting lists
Welsh independence and devolution

Notable Quotes

"We will not let you down" — On the 2026 Senedd election results (Caerphilly Observer, 11 May 2026)
"The hard work starts now" — Following Plaid Cymru's successes in the 2026 Senedd election
"You don't attack the vulnerable" — On Labour's campaign tactics after the Caerphilly by-election (2025)
"Clearly, people wanted change after 27 years of stale Labour government in Wales" — Reflecting on the 2026 Senedd election
"A choice for voters between a Plaid government and one led by Reform UK – and it was a question of what sort of society did we want to live in" — Pre-election column

Electoral History (Notable Results)

Election	Constituency	Party	Votes	%	Result
2026 Senedd	Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni	Plaid Cymru	—	—	Elected (3rd PC MS)
2025 By-election	Caerphilly	Plaid Cymru	15,961	47%	Elected (historic Plaid Cymru gain)
2024 General Election	Caerphilly	Plaid Cymru	—	21.2%	Lost (2nd place)
2011 Senedd	South Wales East (Regional)	Plaid Cymru	—	—	Elected (Regional list)
2016 Senedd	Caerphilly	Plaid Cymru	—	—	Lost

Online Presence & Public Sentiment

Whittle has been widely discussed in connection with the 2025 Caerphilly by-election and 2026 Senedd election.
Noted for his distinctive red and green suit which has become something of a trademark.
Referenced positively for his speaking style (described as having "some pipes" — a strong orator).
Plaid Cymru colleague Níamh Salkeld expressed being "really grateful to have been elected alongside the fantastic Delyth Jewell and Lindsay Whittle."
The phrase "you don't attack the vulnerable" (Whittle's rebuke after Caerphilly) has been cited by multiple users criticizing Labour/Starmer.

Reddit Discussion

r/Wales (Jan 2026): A discussion thread titled "Lindsay Whittle lost in Caerphilly 13 times before finally being elected in 2025. Why did Plaid keep him as a candidate for so long?" asked why Plaid persisted with a 72-year-old candidate who had been rejected repeatedly — the user was pleasantly surprised to be proven wrong. Score: 29 upvotes, 32 comments.
r/AskTheWorld (Nov 2025): "What do Welshmen & Non-Welshmen think about Lindsay Whittle?" — Discussion about the new Senedd member. Score: 13 upvotes, 38 comments.
r/Wales (Oct 2025): Caerphilly by-election megathread showed the full result: Whittle won with 15,961 votes vs Reform UK's 12,113 and Labour's 3,713. Score: 356 upvotes, 345 comments.
r/BreakingUKNews (Oct 2025): "Lindsay Whittle - the local boy who stood unsuccessfully in Caerphilly 13 times, then won on the 14th" — linking to the Sky News article.

Media Coverage

Caerphilly Observer (11 May 2026): "'We will not let you down': Lindsay Whittle MS talks Senedd election results" — Whittle's post-election column reflecting on the campaign, the historic result for Plaid Cymru, and his priorities going forward (NHS, housing, childcare).
BBC/Sky News (Oct 2025): Extensive coverage of the Caerphilly by-election upset, framing Whittle's persistence as a remarkable story of political endurance.

Terms of Office

Term	Start	End
4th Assembly (South Wales East Regional)	6 May 2011	5 April 2016
6th Senedd (Caerphilly)	24 October 2025	7 April 2026
7th Senedd (Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni)	8 May 2026	Present

Committee Membership

Plenary — Member

Contact

Senedd Address: Welsh Parliament
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
CF99 1SN

Email: Lindsay.Whittle-AS@senedd.cymru

Key Sources

Wikipedia: Lindsay Whittle
Senedd Cymru: Lindsay Whittle MS
Caerphilly Observer: "We will not let you down": Lindsay Whittle MS talks Senedd election results
Sky News: Who is Lindsay Whittle? The man who stood unsuccessfully in Caerphilly 13 times, then won on the 14th
Reddit: r/Wales discussion threads (2025–2026)
Nitter/X search results (May 2026)

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Twitter/X Discussion

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Lis McLean — MS for Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr

Constituency: Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr. One of three Plaid MSs from this constituency alongside Heledd Fychan and Sara Crowley. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 25 May 2026

7 tweets found mentioning Lis McLean. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Llongyfarchiadau @Heledd_Plaid, Lis McLean a Sara Crowley."
"📍 Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 3 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 3 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Heledd Fychan, Lis McLean a Sara Crowley! ✨"

"@CPWales were delighted to welcome one of the @Plaid_Cymru candidates for Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr, Lis Mclean to their stall at conference!"
"Honoured to be leading a strong team of candidates for the Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr constituency in next year’s Senedd election which includes myself, Lis McLean and Sara Crowley.

The hard work ha..."

"Edrych ymlaen yn fawr at etholiad flwyddyn nesaf.

Anrhydedd i fod yn arwain tîm cryf o ymgeiswyr ar gyfer etholaeth Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr sy’n cynnwys fi, Lis McLean a Sara Crowley.

Mae’r gw..."

"Rydym yn gyffrous i rannu cymeradwyaeth i Naomi Hughes o Lis Mclean, aelod uchel ei pharch o gymuned Merthyr a ffrind ers amser maith i'n cangen. Os ydych chi'n adnabod theatr Soar, rydych chi'n ad..."
"🌟 Community Endorsement! 🌟

We’re excited to share an endorsement for Naomi Hughes from Lis Mclean, a respected member of the Merthyr community & long-time friend of our branch. If you know theatre..."

Key accounts mentioning them: @EsylltMeurig, @Plaid_Cymru, @CamlasCymru, @Heledd_Plaid, @Plaid_MTA

Reddit Discussion

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Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
7th Senedd — Wikipedia

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Lyn Ackerman — MS for Casnewydd Islwyn

Constituency: Casnewydd Islwyn First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for Casnewydd Islwyn. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 25 May 2026

18 tweets found mentioning Lyn Ackerman. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Congratulations to Lyn Ackerman on her election to the Senedd!

Lyn has been a proud campaigner for her area for decades, and brings with her a wealth of knowledge gleaned from Plaid Cymru Islwyn's..."

"Newport & Islwyn Results #Newport #Wales #UnitedKingdom

#Senedd there are now 96 seats, up from the 60 previous seats. Dan Thomas (Reform UK) Peredur Griffiths (Plaid Cymru) Art Wright (Reform UK)..."

"The full results are: Lyn Ackerman (Plaid): 2564 Veronica German (Lib Dem): 1180 Thomas Harrison (UKIP): 895 Lynne Neagle (Labour): 11572 Gruff Parry (Conservative): 6251 Mathew Ross-Francome (Free..."
"Imagine these people joining our national parliament... @CarrieAHarper @Sioned_W @FletcherPlaid @CampbellCefin @elwyn04 @predowen Lyn Ackerman @PlaidRhys @RhysOwenThomas @Heledd_Plaid Not t..."
"Lyn Ackerman: Plaid Cymru- The Party of Wales candidate for Torfaen in the Senedd Election answers questions from @cwmbranlife readers

cwmbranlife.co.uk/lyn-ackerm…"

"Lyn Ackerman is our candidate in Torfaen."
"ISLWYN RESULT: Joe Smyth, UKIP, in 2nd with 4,944, Lyn Ackerman, Plaid, in 3rd with 4,349 #Wales2016"
"Ackerman, Lyn (Plaid Cymru): 4,349 - Beddoe, Katy (Wales Green Party): 594 - Kidner, Matthew John (Welsh Lib Dems): 597 cont..."
"Vote/Pleidleisiwch 💚 Ackerman Lyn ❌ @Plaid_Cymru ❌ @DarrenDJJones ❌

#Plaid16 #Islwyn"

"Team Plaid Islwyn out in force tonight with Lyn Ackerman our AM Candidate & Darren Jones our PCC Candidate."

Key accounts mentioning them: @JonathanTClark, @SWalesEastUIB, @Moody__Tom, @MatthewTorfaen, @CwmbranLife, @Plaid_Cymru

Reddit Discussion

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Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
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Mair Rowlands — MS for Bangor Conwy Môn

Constituency: Bangor Conwy Môn First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for Bangor Conwy Môn. Elected alongside party leader Rhun ap Iorwerth in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 25 May 2026

20 tweets found mentioning Mair Rowlands. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Diolch Mair Rowlands of @Plaid_Cymru for coming to hear about the importance of hearing the voices of the 7,000 registered social workers supporting children, families, older people, disabled peopl..."
"Diolch yn fawr to Lis McLean and Mair Rowlands of @Plaid_Cymru for dropping by @RCSLT’s Y Farchnad stand at the @SeneddWales to discuss their new State of the Nation report on Speech and Language t..."
"Plaid Cymru didn't win "just because people were opposing other parties, it's because they agreed with our vision", says Mair Rowlands.

"Everyone starts out as friends, and then everything goes so..."

"Joining @AndreaByrneTV tonight:

🔵 @SamRowlands_ 🌹 @huwthomas_Wales ➡️ @joemartin1066 🌼 @Plaid_Cymru's Mair Rowlands

Join us at 10:45pm on ITV 1 or catch up on @ITVX"

"It’s MAIR Rowlands not MARY…"
"Yn anffodus, doedd canlyniad ddoe ddim digon cry i rhoid tri sedd i Reform, ond roeddwn i wastad yn gwybod y byddai hi’n dipyn o gamp mewn etholaeth o’r maint yma.

Yn gyntaf oll, llongyfarchiadau ..."

"Yesterday didn’t deliver the third Reform seat we had hoped for, but I always knew that was going to be a very tall order in a constituency of this size.

First and foremost, congratulations to al..."

"Llongyfarchiadau @RhunapIorwerth, Mair Rowlands ac Elfed Williams."
"📍 Bangor Conwy Môn 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 3 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 3 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Rhun ap Iorwerth, Mair Rowlands ac Elfed Williams! ✨"

"Bangor Conwy Môn 2026 Senedd Election Result

ELECTED: 1st 🌼 - Rhun ap Iorwerth 2nd ➡️ - Helen Jenner 3rd 🌼 - Mair Rowlands 4th 🌼 - Elfed Williams 5th ➡️ - John Clark 6th 🌳 - Janet Finch-Saunders ..."

Key accounts mentioning them: @CamlasCymru, @SharpEndITV, @cerddcynan, @RichardJJYM, @EsylltMeurig, @Plaid_Cymru

Reddit Discussion

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Welsh Parliament election results 2026 — BBC News
Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
7th Senedd — Wikipedia

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Marc Jones — MS for Fflint Wrecsam

Constituency: Fflint Wrecsam First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for Fflint Wrecsam. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 25 May 2026

20 tweets found mentioning Marc Jones. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Another #FflintWrecsam winning speech, this time from Plaid Cymru's Marc Jones.

#Senedd26 #Flintshire #Wrexham"

"4 Marc Jones Plaid Cymru - Party of Wales 5 Sam Rowlands Caidwadwyr Cymreig / Welsh Conservative 6 Ken Skates Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru

2/2"

"4 Marc Jones Plaid Cymru - Party of Wales 5 Sam Rowlands Caidwadwyr Cymreig / Welsh Conservative 6 Ken SkatesWelsh Labour / Llafur Cymru

2/2"

"Elected as Senedd members for #FflintWrecsam:

Christiana Emsley, Reform Carrie Harper, Plaid Cymru Nigel Williams, Reform Marc Jones, Plaid Cymru Sam Rowlands, Conservatives Ken Skates, Welsh L..."

"📍 Fflint Wrecsam 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 2 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 2 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Carrie Harper a Marc Jones! ✨"

"Marc Jones is standing for Plaid Cymru in Fflint Wrecsam, you can read their Q&A here wrexham.com/candidates2026/f… (candidate lists on there as well!)"
"This is Marc Jones who is standing for Plaid Cymru in the Fflint Wrecsam Senedd Election ! If you are in Wrexham or Flintshire, it could be worth a look. All candidates and info on Wrexham.com/elec..."
"Marc Jones is standing for Plaid Cymru in Fflint Wrecsam, you can read their Q&A here wrexham.com/candidates2026/f… (candidate lists on there as well!)"
"I like Marc Jones, he is one of the few Plaid candidates I could get behind. Just a shame about the parties ethos."
"Marc Jones is standing for Plaid Cymru in Fflint Wrecsam, you can read their Q&A here wrexham.com/candidates2026/f… (candidate lists on there as well!)"

Key accounts mentioning them: @AlecDoyle_LDR, @cbswrecsam, @wrexhamcbc, @Plaid_Cymru, @wrexham, @LedByDainkeys

Reddit Discussion

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Welsh Parliament election results 2026 — BBC News
Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
7th Senedd — Wikipedia

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Matthew Jones — MS for Sir Fynwy Torfaen

Constituency: Sir Fynwy Torfaen First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for Sir Fynwy Torfaen. One of two Plaid MSs from this constituency alongside Donna Cushing. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 25 May 2026

20 tweets found mentioning Matthew Jones. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"📍 Sir Fynwy Torfaen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 2 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 2 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Matthew Jones a Donna Cushing! ✨"

"I've also spoken to Plaid Cymru's lead Sir Fynwy Torfaen candidate Matthew Jones who tho' more upbeat than Labour's Anthony Hunt is being very cautious"
"Here's a list of these animals. 95% Labour

Jack Abbott (Labour - Ipswich)

Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)

Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)

Zubir Ahmed (Labo..."

"All the MP's below voted to keep you poorer by not drilling in the North Sea - remember that when you vote next!

Jack Abbott (Labour (Co-op), Ipswich)

Ms Diane Abbott (Independent, Hackney North ..."

"MPs who voted against

Jack Abbott (Labour (Co-op), Ipswich) Ms Diane Abbott (Independent, Hackney North and Stoke Newington) Debbie Abrahams (Labour, Oldham East and Saddleworth) Shockat Adam (Ind..."

"What evil twats! Here's a list of them all:

Horwood, Mr Martin - Cheltenham - Liberal Democrat - 20 April 2009
Drew, Mr David - Stroud - Labour - 20 April 2009
Cohen, Harry - Leyton a..."

"JIGSAW COMPLETED! I have now completed the contributor lineup for a new book BRITISH POLITICAL PARTY LEADERSHIP CONTESTS, which will be published by Biteback in 2028. 90 contests/challenges/coronat..."
"MPs who voted for the amendment to kill full term babies

Jack Abbott (Labour - Ipswich) Diane Abbott (Labour - Hackney North and Stoke Newington) (Proxy vote cast by Bell Ribeiro-Addy) Debbie Abra..."

"MPs who voted for the amendment Katrina Murray (Labour - Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch)

Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrat - Sutton and Cheam)

Jack Abbott (Labour - Ipswich)

Diane Abbott (Labour - Ha..."

"VOTED FOR LEGALIZING ABORTION UP UNTIL BIRTH

Jack Abbott (Labour - Ipswich)

Diane Abbott (Labour - Hackney North and Stoke Newington) (Proxy vote cast by Bell Ribeiro-Addy)

Debbie Abrahams (Labo..."

Key accounts mentioning them: @Plaid_Cymru, @NewsatTwm, @btctickr, @vicsinghb, @andr3w_marntm, @getpoduk

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Niamh Salkeld — Plaid Cymru MS for Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni

Full name: Niamh Ffion Mai Salkeld
Born: 1998 (age 27–28)
Party: Plaid Cymru
Constituency: Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni (Senedd Cymru)
Term start: 8 May 2026
X / Twitter: @niamh_salkeld (also styles as Níamh Salkeld)
X bio: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru Member of the Senedd / Aelod o’r Senedd for Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni. Promoted by Niamh Salkeld, Tŷ Gwynfor, CF10 4AL.
Welsh Wikipedia: Niamh Salkeld
X stats: ~2,486 Tweets | 671 Following | 629 Followers | 9,775 Likes
Joined X: October 2021

Summary

Niamh Salkeld is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician who was elected as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for the newly created constituency of Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni in the May 2026 Senedd election. She is one of a cohort of new Plaid Cymru MSs elected as part of the party's historic victory that saw Plaid Cymru form a government for the first time, with Rhun ap Iorwerth becoming First Minister.

Early Life & Education

Born in 1998.
Studied at Aberystwyth University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Politics.
After graduating, worked as a substitute teacher in a secondary school.
Subsequently joined the Plaid Cymru group in the Senedd as a political researcher.

(Source: Caerphilly Observer, "General election 2024: Meet the candidates for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney", 2 July 2024)

Political Career

2024 UK General Election

Stood as the Plaid Cymru candidate for the UK Parliament constituency of Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney.
Finished in 2nd place with 3,844 votes behind Labour's Nick Smith.
The contest was newsworthy as the seat had been redrawn from the former Blaenau Gwent constituency.

2026 Senedd Election

Selected as Plaid Cymru's lead candidate for the new Senedd constituency of Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni.
This constituency was created as part of the Senedd expansion (from 60 to 96 MSs) which took effect in the 2026 election.
Elected on 8 May 2026 as part of Plaid Cymru's historic victory.
The constituency returns six MSs. Her fellow MSs for this region include:
- Delyth Jewell (Plaid Cymru)
- Lindsay Whittle (Plaid Cymru)
- Catherine Cullen
- Llŷr Powell (Reform UK?) (unconfirmed post-election details)

Role in the Senedd

As a newly elected MS in the 7th Senedd (2026–2031), Salkeld is a government backbencher supporting the Rhun ap Iorwerth administration. Her X activity suggests alignment with Plaid Cymru government messaging on:

NHS waiting lists — supporting government efforts to cut waiting times.
Cost of living — backing free school meals expansion, childcare offers, and child payment pilots.
Energy prices — criticising the UK Government for high energy costs affecting Welsh households.
Welsh trade unions — supporting the partnership between the Welsh Government and the TUC Cymru.
Welsh devolution — calling for stronger powers and respect for the Senedd election result.

X (Twitter) — @niamh_salkeld

Joined: October 2021
Account activity: Highly active; predominantly retweets Plaid Cymru and Welsh Government messaging.
Language: Primarily English, with some bilingual Welsh posts.
Engagement: Modest follower count (629) but actively engaging with constituents and party messaging.

Notable interactions (from Nitter search results):

Engaged in discussions about Plaid Cymru's role in government, including tax policies and the 20 mph speed limit.
Referenced alongside fellow Plaid MSs Delyth Jewell and Lindsay Whittle in regional political discourse.
Tagged in discussions about Plaid Cymru's broader policy platform.

Media Coverage

News articles referencing Niamh Salkeld (May 2026):

"Senedd election results all in – who's in and who's out?" — Caerphilly Observer (11 May 2026)
"Plaid Cymru releases list of Senedd candidates" — Nation.Cymru (21 November 2025)
"The Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni candidates in the Senedd election 2026" — Wales Online (16 April 2026, by Ruth Mosalski)
"'We will not let you down': Lindsay Whittle MS talks Senedd election results" — Caerphilly Observer (12 May 2026)
"Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members" — Wales Online (14 May 2026, by Ruth Mosalski)
"Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney general election 2024: constituency result in full" — Wales Online (5 July 2024, by Ruth Mosalski)

No significant Reddit discussion found (search of all Reddit for "Niamh Salkeld" returned no results as of 23 May 2026).

Constituency: Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni

This is a new Senedd constituency created for the 2026 election as part of the Senedd expansion. It covers:

The Blaenau Gwent area
Caerffili (Caerphilly)
Rhymni (Rhymney)

It is a South Wales Valleys constituency, historically a Labour stronghold but where Plaid Cymru has been making gains (they previously held regional list seats in South Wales East).

Key Facts

Attribute	Detail
Full name	Niamh Ffion Mai Salkeld
Year of birth	1998
Age (as of May 2026)	27–28
Education	Aberystwyth University (BA International Politics)
Previous career	Substitute teacher, political researcher
First electoral contest	2024 UK General Election (Blaenau Gwent & Rhymney)
Senedd election	8 May 2026
Constituency type	Newly created (Senedd expansion from 60→96 seats)
Party	Plaid Cymru
X handle	@niamh_salkeld

Twitter/X Discussion

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Reddit Discussion

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Sources

Wikipedia — Niamh Salkeld
Caerphilly Observer — General election 2024: Meet the candidates for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney (2 July 2024) — link
BBC News — Welsh Parliament election results 2026 — link
Who Can I Vote For? — Niamh Ffion Mai Salkeld profile — link
Nitter / X — @niamh_salkeld
Google News search — "Niamh Salkeld MS" (23 May 2026)
Wales Online — Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney general election 2024: constituency result in full (5 July 2024)
Wales Online — Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members (14 May 2026)
Nation.Cymru — Plaid Cymru releases list of Senedd candidates (21 November 2025)

Profile created: 23 May 2026

Nick Carter — MS for Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf

Constituency: Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 25 May 2026

16 tweets found mentioning Nick Carter. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"📍 Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 3 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 3 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Dafydd Trystan, Zaynub Akbar a Nick Carter! ✨"

"Mae #Plaid_Cymru #Caerdyddffynnontaf yn cynnig llechen llawn o ymgeiswyr. Dyma #nickcarter yn cefnogi @DafyddTrystan Plaid Cymru are putting forward a full slate of great candidates in Caerdydd Ffy..."
"Political Makeup of BBC Question Time Panels (January–October 2025) Based on the 23 unique episodes analyzed from official announcements (covering approximately 115 panel slots), the panels maintai..."
"Plaid Cymru has officially selected its 2026 Senedd election candidates for the Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf constituency.

@DafyddTrystan, who chairs the Welsh Government's Active Travel Board and works a..."

"yup this is how i knew someone VIP was getting on splash mtn with us … plaid showed up via exit. we shared a log with nick carter and his wife . there was no ride photo for us to download after eit..."
"Thinking of ordering these to go with outfit for @nickcarter show they are cute just getting opinions💚🙂 wearing my plaid shirt my Nick carter shirt jeans just excited need girls opinions i am in a ..."
"Diolch i Nick Carter, Cadeirydd Plaid Cymru Caerdydd am ei gefnogaeth. Wnai weithio’n galed i sicrhau presenoldeb cryf i’r Blaid ymhob rhan o’r rhanbarth

Thanks to Nick, Chair of @Plaid_Cardiff fo..."

"@Plaid_Putin is all mouth and no trousers. Can we not just have some tea and work out our differences like adults? express.co.uk/news/world/908…"
"Nick Carter standing up for #Penylan. You have 3 votes in this election. Make 1 of them #Plaid17 Vote for Change. Vote Plaid."
"twilight fanfiction about me and Austin Swift and Aaron Carter and Nick Jonas something I just read with my own eyes"

Key accounts mentioning them: @Plaid_Cymru, @plaidystumtaf, @TheRoyalPant72, @CavendishCymru, @PawshBB, @BSBNickAlways

Reddit Discussion

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Welsh Parliament election results 2026 — BBC News
Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
7th Senedd — Wikipedia

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Peredur Owen Griffiths — MS for Casnewydd Islwyn

Constituency: Casnewydd Islwyn First elected: 2021

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Peredur Owen Griffiths
Born	October 1978
Current office	Plaid Cymru MS for Casnewydd Islwyn since 2021

Notes

One of the few Plaid MSs with pre-2026 Senedd experience. Shadow Finance spokesperson prior to 2026.

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 25 May 2026

20 tweets found mentioning Peredur Owen Griffiths. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"(2/3) The letter, addressed to Peredur Owen Griffiths and Lyn Ackerman, has been published in full on my blogging page ‘The Pointy Finger’ over on the facebook platform.

The planned changes to the..."

"Wouldn't that be unfair on Peredur Owen Griffiths to parachute Jones back in?"
"I have itchy fingers. The PC MSs for my area are Peredur Owen Griffiths, who's never answered any of my emails in the last four years, and Lyn Ackerman, whose support for women's rights is unknown ..."
"Congratulations to our very own Peredur Owen Griffiths on his re-election to the Senedd!

It has been a pleasure to campaign alongside you, and it will continue to be a pleasure to work alongside y..."

"Peredur Owen Griffiths and Natasha Asghar relected to the Senedd alongside Former Welsh Labour Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government Janye Bryant."
"📍 Casnewydd Islwyn 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 2 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 2 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Peredur Owen Griffiths a Lynn Ackerman! ✨"

"Casnewydd Islwyn 2026 Senedd Election Result

ELECTED: 1st ➡️ - Dan Thomas 2nd 🌼 - Peredur Owen Griffiths 3rd ➡️ - Art Wright 4th 🌼 - Lyn Ackerman 5th 🌹 - Jayne Bryant 6th 🌳 - Natasha Asghar

Tota..."

"“When a woman directly challenged candidate Peredur Owen Griffiths at the Newport hustings, he evaded and ran. When leader Rhun ap Iorwerth was cornered on Good Morning Britain, he did exactly the ..."
"Well done facing him down 👏👏👏 Classic Plaid Cymru strategy when asked about women’s rights: waffle and run. Their own manifesto (page 62) commits to a “simpler and non-medicalised process for gende..."
"Not once has Peredur Owen Griffiths answered the emails I've sent him since the last Senedd election May 2021 ... he says he's unaware of receiving any and now he wants my vote? #NeverPlaid"

Key accounts mentioning them: @michael_enea, @Footyandpolnerd, @VirginiaFenwic4, @JonathanTClark, @CamlasCymru, @Plaid_Cymru

Reddit Discussion

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Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
7th Senedd — Wikipedia

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Rebeca Phillips — MS for Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd

Constituency: Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd. Elected alongside Sioned Williams in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 25 May 2026

20 tweets found mentioning Rebeca Phillips. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Diolch Rebeca Phillips of @Plaid_Cymru for coming to speak with Social Care Wales and learn more about their work supporting the social care, early years and childcare workforce."
"Neath Port Talbot: Cllr Rebeca Phillips MS has resigned from the council to become the MS for Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd.

A by-election will take place in her ward."

"The @Plaid_Cymru Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd team!

Start of a historic week at work in the Senedd with @Beca_Phil MS.

Tîm Plaid Cymru #BrycheiniogTaweNedd!

Dechrau wythnos waith hanesyddol yn y Sen..."

"Yesterday was a long and emotional day. It was amazing to see the results come in right across Wales, with Plaid Cymru doing so well across every community!

Congratulations to Sioned Williams and ..."

"Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd 2026 Senedd Election Result

ELECTED: 1st ➡️ - James Evans 2nd 🌼 - Sioned Williams 3rd ➡️ - Ian Charles McIntosh 4th 🌼 - Rebeca Phillips 5th 🔶 - Jane Dodds 6th ➡️ - David Ter..."

"📍 Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 2 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 2 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Sioned Williams a Rebeca Phillips! ✨"

"Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd result:

Reform UK Wales - James Evans
Plaid Cymru - Sioned Williams
Reform UK Wales - Ian McIntosh
Plaid Cymru - Rebeca Phillips
Lib Dems - Jane Dodds
..."

"2. Rebeca Phillips"
"Informamos a nuestros clientes de los sectores Rebeca Matte, Enrique Soro, Pasaje Enrique Soro, Pablo Burchard, Pasaje Arturo Aldunate Phillips; en la comuna de #LaSerena, la normalización del serv..."
"Informamos a nuestros clientes de los sectores Rebeca Matte, Enrique Soro, Pasaje Enrique Soro, Pablo Burchard, Pasaje Arturo Aldunate Phillips, comuna de #LaSerena, la interrupción del suministro ..."

Key accounts mentioning them: @CamlasCymru, @ElectCllrsUK, @Sioned_W, @AndrewNeath84, @Plaid_Cymru, @mrmikegriffiths

Reddit Discussion

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Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
7th Senedd — Wikipedia

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Safa Elhassan — MS for Gŵyr Abertawe

Constituency: Gŵyr Abertawe First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for Gŵyr Abertawe. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 25 May 2026

7 tweets found mentioning Safa Elhassan. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"running though the Plaid benches - both Safa Elhassan and Gwyn Williams are proper Drs; not sure about others ..."
"People have been nasty to me (sob) for asking how many of the Plaid intake is in heterosexual relationships and have children.

I am therefore happy to report a husband and wife duo elected from Gŵ..."

"Dr Safa Elhassan is a consultant ophthalmologist working at Swansea Bay University Health Board. She has done more to support and help the people of Wales than you ever will!!"
"Safa Elhassan, wonderful Welsh name. Turkeys voting for Christmas. Muslims already infiltrating governments. “Oh it’s just 1, diversity” yes, one now, 20 years it’ll be all and we’ll all be living ..."
"Plaid Cymru Gwyr Abertawe Win 3 Seats. Dr Gwyn Williams Safa Elhassan Rhiannon Barrar"
"📍 Gŵyr Abertawe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 3 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 3 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Gwyn Williams, Safa Elhassan a John Davies! ✨"

"The only non-white Plaid Cymru candidate likely to be elected to the Senedd in May is Safa Elhassan. The Plaid Cymru group will be overwhelmingly white and middle-class."

Key accounts mentioning them: @DafyddTrystan, @JacotheNorth, @AbolishWestmin, @BobSteinhouse, @NickWalshBlog, @Plaid_Cymru

Reddit Discussion

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Welsh Parliament election results 2026 — BBC News
Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
7th Senedd — Wikipedia

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Sara Crowley — MS for Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr

Constituency: Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr. Elected alongside Heledd Fychan and Lis McLean in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 25 May 2026

4 tweets found mentioning Sara Crowley. Key themes:

Limited discussion found on Nitter/X for this period

Notable tweets:

"Llongyfarchiadau @Heledd_Plaid, Lis McLean a Sara Crowley."
"📍 Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 3 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 3 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Heledd Fychan, Lis McLean a Sara Crowley! ✨"

"Honoured to be leading a strong team of candidates for the Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr constituency in next year’s Senedd election which includes myself, Lis McLean and Sara Crowley.

The hard work ha..."

"Edrych ymlaen yn fawr at etholiad flwyddyn nesaf.

Anrhydedd i fod yn arwain tîm cryf o ymgeiswyr ar gyfer etholaeth Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr sy’n cynnwys fi, Lis McLean a Sara Crowley.

Mae’r gw..."

Key accounts mentioning them: @EsylltMeurig, @Plaid_Cymru, @Heledd_Plaid

Reddit Discussion

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Welsh Parliament election results 2026 — BBC News
Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
7th Senedd — Wikipedia

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Sarah Rees — MS for Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg

Constituency: Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg. Elected alongside Mark Hooper in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 25 May 2026

20 tweets found mentioning Sarah Rees. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Plaid shunned their economic spokesman, Luke Fletcher, into third place on their list in the Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend to make way for Sarah Rees, head of Oxfam Cymru at the time, in the name ..."
"This is Plaid Senedd Member, Sarah Rees. Clearly she took Plaid’s commitment to going green a tad too seriously."
"Plaid Cymru Senedd Member Sarah Rees was Head of Oxfam in Wales until very recently.

She says she’s a feminist but doesn’t know what a woman is. Ironic."

"talking of bridgend, how come plaid placed newcomer sarah rees ahead of existing ms luke fletcher"
"Sarah Rees, who is the Plaid MS for the Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend (Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg). We’ve posted about this before; check them out!"
"Brand new Plaid Senedd Member Sarah Rees presents herself as a champion of women’s equality.

Does she support a woman’s right, equal to a man’s, to single-sex spaces, services, and sports based on..."

"📍 Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 2 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 2 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Mark Hooper a Sarah Rees! ✨"

"Plaid candidate Sarah Rees says that deportation of illegal migrants would mean “people taken out of our communities” and “rights stripped back”.

Plaid want people who are here ILLEGALLY, with no ..."

"imagine voting for a party that hates you.

Sarah Rees Plaid candidate: Repeated use of “stale, male, pale”.

Heledd Fychan Plaid Candidate: “We’re not always going to be listening to the voice..."

"Why are Plaid Anti-White racists?

Sarah Rees Plaid candidate: Repeated use of “stale, male, pale”.

Heledd Fychan Plaid Candidate: “We’re not always going to be listening to the voices of the m..."

Key accounts mentioning them: @PlaidExposed, @johnsouthwales, @Plaid_Cymru, @Sup2Communism, @IeuanTh57744678, @MemeDayz45

Reddit Discussion

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Welsh Parliament election results 2026 — BBC News
Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
7th Senedd — Wikipedia

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Sera Evans — MS for Afan Ogwr Rhondda

Constituency: Afan Ogwr Rhondda First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for the Afan Ogwr Rhondda constituency. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election under the new PR system.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 25 May 2026

19 tweets found mentioning Sera Evans. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Senedd Members elected in Afan Ogwr Rhondda constituency covers parts of Bridgend, Neath Port Talbot and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Sera Evans (Plaid) Alun Cox (Plaid) Elyn Stephens (Plaid) Benjamin McKe..."

"📍 Afan Ogwr Rhondda 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 3 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 3 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Sera Evans, Alun Cox ac Elyn Stephens! ✨"

"Those reform guys were never tories!

They highjacked the party to bring chaos..

By the way... Gwynfor Evans was a Tory till he thought up Plaid Cymru..."

"Funny your Nerys Evans was on the podium, directly blaming farmers for pollution only a few short months ago, but you want the rural vote now !!! Take us for mugs facebook.com/share/v/18b3Kzh…"
"Thank you Afan Ogwr Rhondda candidate Sera Evans for visiting our stand at @Plaid_Cymru conference and talking about the need to transform respiratory care and tackle air pollution in Wales #OurBat..."
"Cllr Sera Evans (1st), Alun Cox (2nd) and Cllr @ElynStephens (3rd) have been announced as Plaid Cymru's first three candidates for Afan Ogwr Rhondda."
"3 ymgeisydd cyntaf Plaid Cymru Afan Ogwr Rhondda ar gyfer Etholiad y Senedd yn 2026: Sera Evans, Alun Cox & Elyn Stephens. “Rydym wedi ymrwymo i newid ein cymunedau er gwell; i frwydro dros bob co..."
"Afan Ogwr Rhondda Plaid Cymru's first 3 Senedd Election 2026 candidates: Sera Evans, Alun Cox & Elyn Stephens. "We are committed to changing our communities for the better. Fighting for every corne..."
"👥Join me and local Plaid Cymru Cllr, Sera Evans, for a community meeting this Monday

This is an opportunity for residents to discuss the issues that are important to them, whether it's public tran..."

"👥Ymunwch â mi a’ch Cyng Plaid Cymru lleol, Sera Evans, ar gyfer cyfarfod cymunedol dydd Llun yma.

Dyma gyfle i drigolion drafod y materion sy'n bwysig iddyn nhw, boed hynny'n drafnidiaeth gyhoeddu..."

Key accounts mentioning them: @SWalesEastUIB, @Plaid_Cymru, @w_huw, @MavisDavi4949, @asthmalungcymru, @CavendishCymru

Reddit Discussion

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Sources

Welsh Parliament election results 2026 — BBC News
Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
7th Senedd — Wikipedia

File generated: 27 May 2026

Zaynub Akbar — MS for Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf

Constituency: Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Plaid Cymru MS for Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election as part of Plaid's strong performance in the Cardiff area.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 25 May 2026

17 tweets found mentioning Zaynub Akbar. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"📍 Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru WIN 3 SEATS 💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 3 SEDD

Llongyfarchiadau Dafydd Trystan, Zaynub Akbar a Nick Carter! ✨"

"In her interview with @WalesOnline Zaynub Akbar didn't mention devolution, independence, the Welsh language or Welsh culture at all. Why is she in Plaid Cymru?"
"The amazing Zaynub Akbar."
"Your bosses will soon be ISLAM. Look to England to see your future. “Assalamualaikum, I’m Zaynub Akbar and I’m representing Plaid Cymru”. Plaid distributing leaflets in foreign languages in Akbar’s..."
"GO ISLAM 😂😂😂😂 “Assalamualaikum, I’m Zaynub Akbar and I’m representing Plaid Cymru”. Plaid Cymru has been distributing leaflets in foreign languages in Akbar’s constituency. They’ve also been end..."
"“Assalamualaikum, I’m Zaynub Akbar and I’m representing Plaid Cymru”.

What you get is backdoor ISLAM.

Plaid Cymru has been distributing leaflets in foreign languages in Akbar’s constituency. The..."

"“Assalamualaikum, I’m Zaynub Akbar and I’m representing Plaid Cymru”.

What you get is backdoor ISLAM.

Plaid Cymru has been distributing leaflets in foreign languages in Akbar’s constituency. ..."

"What you'll get. “Assalamualaikum, I’m Zaynub Akbar and I’m representing Plaid Cymru”. Plaid Cymru has been distributing leaflets in foreign languages in Akbar’s constituency. They’ve also been..."
"“Assalamualaikum, I’m Zaynub Akbar and I’m representing Plaid Cymru”.

Plaid Cymru has been distributing leaflets in foreign languages in Akbar’s constituency.

They’ve also been endorsed by the Mu..."

"I know campaigning is tiring, but in Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf we've had loads of fun too on the campaign trail. Rhun joined us yesterday, and took this photo. We've got a great team of candidates, but ..."

Key accounts mentioning them: @Plaid_Cymru, @Rhys4Senedd2026, @annagrangetown, @WalesOnline, @Bangem9168420, @PlaidExposed

Reddit Discussion

Source: Eddrit search (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026

"Search"

Sources

Welsh Parliament election results 2026 — BBC News
Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
7th Senedd — Wikipedia

File generated: 27 May 2026

Adam Price — Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity & Energy

Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy (since 13 May 2026) Constituency: Sir Gaerfyrddin

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Adam Robert Price
Born	23 September 1968
Current office	Former Plaid Cymru leader (2018-2023), MS for Sir Gaerfyrddin
Previous roles	Leader of Plaid Cymru 2018-2023, MP 2001-2010

Background & Career

Architect of the "Impeach Blair" campaign alongside Elfyn Llwyd and Alex Salmond
Resigned as Plaid leader May 2023 over party misconduct issues
The woman who wrote the report exposing Price's bullying now sits in the cabinet alongside him

Political Career

MP 2001-2010
Plaid Cymru Leader 2018-2023
Appointed to major economic portfolio covering business, transport, energy on 13 May 2026
Portfolio includes nitrate vulnerable zones policy — previously refused to support NVZ designation for Usk & Wye in 2022

Wikipedia Bio

Adam Robert Price (born 23 September 1968) is a Welsh politician who served as Leader of Plaid Cymru from September 2018 to May 2023. He has been the Member of the Senedd (MS) for Sir Gaerfyrddin, and formerly Carmarthen East and Dinefwr, since 2016. Price was previously a Member of Parliament (MP)

Source: Wikipedia — Adam Price

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter search, 27 May 2026

"Adam Price forced out as Plaid leader over a bullying scandal has been REWARDED with a cabinet post. The woman who wrote the report exposing Price's bullying now sits in the cabinet alongside him. Plaid Cymru where accountability and consequences go to die."
"Adam Price is still in Plaid and no one says anything"
Criticism over nitrate vulnerable zones: "What ban? Plaid refused to support the designation of nitrate vulnerable zones for Usk & Wye catchments way back in 2022 under Adam Price. Consequently run-off continues. Algae explodes. The fish die."
Swansea Bay News: south-west Wales politicians at the heart of the cabinet

Reddit Discussion

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Sources

GOV.WALES press release
BBC News
Wikipedia
Senedd website
Swansea Bay News
Nitter (X/Twitter search, 27 May 2026)

Anna Brychan — Cabinet Minister for Education & Welsh Language

Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language (since 13 May 2026) Constituency: Caerdydd Penarth

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Anna Brychan
Current office	Cabinet Secretary for Education, Plaid Cymru MS. Former trade unionist and academic.

Background & Career

Director NAHT Wales 2004-2014
Assistant Dean UWTSD
Plaid Spokesperson 2002
Former Chief Executive of Plaid Cymru
Former Plaid head of strategic communications (parallel with Sioned Williams)

Political Career

Selected Caerdydd Penarth June 2025
Elected MS 2026
Appointed Education & Welsh Language Minister 13 May 2026

Wikipedia Bio

Anna Brychan is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician, trade unionist and academic who has served as Member of the Senedd for Caerdydd Penarth and Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language since May 2026.

Source: Wikipedia — Anna Brychan

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter search, 27 May 2026

Positive: "Anna Brychan is a great choice"
Welsh language group Dyfodol i'r Iaith responded to her appointment, calling for Welsh language promotion "ym mhob man, nid dim ond ym maes addysg" (everywhere, not just in education)
Criticism: "Education minister Anna Brychan is a perfectly decent academic. She is not, by any stretch qualified to run the education system of a nation. But as Plaid's spin doctor she ran their PR so here we are"
"Rhun might get ideas and ask Joanna Page to do the same with the Welsh education minister Anna Brychan" (sarcastic reference)

Reddit Discussion

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GOV.WALES press release
BBC News
Senedd website
Golwg 360
Nitter (X/Twitter search, 27 May 2026)

Cefin Campbell — Deputy Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education

**Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Deputy Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education (since 13 May 2026) Constituency: Mid and West Wales region (previously 2021-2026)

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Cefin Arthur Campbell
Born	June 1958
Current office	Plaid Cymru MS, Deputy Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education

Role

Deputy Minister under Anna Brychan (Cabinet Minister for Education & Welsh Language)
Portfolio covers skills training, apprenticeships, further education, higher education
Key issues: post-16 education reform, vocational training, university funding

Wikipedia Bio

Cefin Arthur Campbell (born June 1958) is a Welsh Plaid Cymru politician who has been Member of the Senedd (MS) for Sir Gaerfyrddin since 2026, previously representing Mid and West Wales from 2021.

Source: Wikipedia — Cefin Campbell

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter search, 27 May 2026

No significant discussion found on Nitter/X for this period.

Reddit Discussion

Source: Eddrit search (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026

No significant Reddit discussion found for this period.

Sources

GOV.WALES press release (13 May 2026)
Senedd website
Swansea Bay News

Dafydd Trystan Davies — Minister for Government Effectiveness & Constitution

Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution (since 13 May 2026) Constituency: Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Dafydd Trystan Davies
Born	11 August 1974
Current office	Cabinet Minister for Constitution and Government Effectiveness, Plaid Cymru MS

Background & Career

Plaid Chair 2013-2019
Plaid Chief Executive 2002-2007
Stood Cynon Valley 2010/11, Cardiff S&P 2016 (3rd, 14.3%)
Elected MS 2026
Pledged only public/active travel for Senedd duties (notable for an MS)
Appointed 13 May 2026

Key Statements & Quotes

Strong stance against car use in urban areas — generated pushback on social media

Wikipedia Bio

Dafydd Trystan Davies (born 11 August 1974) is a Welsh academic and politician who has served as Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution and Member of the Senedd (MS) for Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf since 2026.

Source: Wikipedia — Dafydd Trystan Davies

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter search, 27 May 2026

Sceptical reception: "Dafydd Trystan Davies will be Minister for the Constitution and Government Effectiveness. (We have a constitution?)"
Satirical: "But why isn't he the Minister for Velocipedes, Unicycles, Boneshakers, Dandy Horses, Bicycles, Tandems and Tricycles (but buses if it's raining)?" — referencing his active travel pledge
Criticism: "Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution — Dafydd Trystan Davies. Couldn't think of a worse appointment after his tirade regarding car use"

Reddit Discussion

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Sources

GOV.WALES press release
BBC News
Senedd website
Nitter (X/Twitter search, 27 May 2026)

Elfyn Llwyd — Counsel General (Designate)

Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Counsel General (Designate) — the Welsh Government's law officer Note: Not an MS — appointed as Counsel General can be external

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Elfyn Llwyd
Born	26 September 1951
Current office	Counsel General for Wales. Former MP and Plaid Cymru leader (2000-2012). Barrister.

Background & Career

Barrister by profession
One of Plaid Cymru's most experienced parliamentary figures
Architect of the "Impeach Blair" campaign alongside Adam Price and Alex Salmond
Cash-for-Honours complainant 2007
Repaid £5k for improper election advertising
Overlooked for peerage 2024

Political Career

MP for Meirionnydd Nant Conwy then Dwyfor Meirionnydd (1992-2015)
Plaid Westminster leader
Appointed Counsel General Designate 13 May 2026

Wikipedia Bio

Elfyn Llwyd PC (born 26 September 1951) is a Welsh barrister and politician. He was the Member of Parliament for Meirionnydd Nant Conwy in the House of Commons from the 1992 general election until its abolition in 2010, and then for its principal successor constituency of Dwyfor Meirionnydd from 201

Source: Wikipedia — Elfyn Llwyd

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter search, 27 May 2026

Tribunal context: "The Tribunal is being very balanced... Over to @Plaid_Cymru Counsel General Designate Elfyn Llwyd to clear this up I think"
Appointment widely shared (mostly RTs from Plaid Cymru and Welsh Government official accounts)
Some positive reception: "Delighted to see the appointment of Elfyn Llwyd heddiw"

Reddit Discussion

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Sources

GOV.WALES press release
BBC News
Wikipedia
Senedd website
Nitter (X/Twitter search, 27 May 2026)

Elin Jones — Cabinet Minister for Finance

Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Cabinet Minister for Finance (since 13 May 2026) Constituency: Ceredigion Penfro (previously Ceredigion 1999-2026)

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Elin Jones
Born	1 September 1966
Current office	Cabinet Minister for Finance, former Llywydd of the Senedd (2016-2026)

Background & Career

Former Economic Development officer
Aberystwyth Mayor 1997-98
MS since 1999 — joint longest serving MS
Plaid Chair 2000-2002

Political Career

Rural Affairs Minister in One Wales government (Labour/Plaid coalition) 2007-2011
Strong supporter of the badger cull — sympathetic to farmers
Llywydd of Senedd 2016-2026 (beat Elis-Thomas 34-25 for the role)
Flag ban controversy 2021 — refused to ban the Union Jack from the Senedd estate
Appointed Finance Minister 13 May 2026
Portfolio includes responsibility for Plaid's flagship free childcare expansion commitment

Wikipedia Bio

Elin Jones (born 1 September 1966) is a Welsh politician who has served as the Cabinet Minister for Finance since 2026. A member of Plaid Cymru, Jones was the Llywydd of the Senedd from 2016 to 2026 and has been a Member of the Senedd (MS) since its establishment in 1999, representing Ceredigion unt

Source: Wikipedia — Elin Jones

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter search, 27 May 2026

"The new Finance Minister, Elin Jones, was Rural Affairs Minister in the past Labour/Plaid Coalition. She was a strong supporter of the badger cull & extremely sympathetic to farmers."
Noted as one of the most experienced figures in the Plaid group
Welsh-language official announcement shared widely

Reddit Discussion

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GOV.WALES press release
BBC News
Wikipedia
Senedd website
Nitter (X/Twitter search, 27 May 2026)

Heledd Fychan — Trefnydd, Chief Whip & Culture/Sport Minister

Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Trefnydd (Business Manager), Chief Whip & Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport (since 13 May 2026) Constituency: Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr (previously South Wales Central region 2021-2026)

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Heledd Fychan
Born	20 September 1980
Current office	Plaid Cymru MS, former Senedd member

Background & Career

12 years at National Museum Wales as Head of Policy & Public Affairs
Museum Association board 2009
Former director of policy & political education for Plaid

Political Career

Contested Montgomeryshire 2010, North Wales 2011
Pontypridd councillor 2017-2022
Campaigned to save Muni Arts Centre, reopen Mill St Post Office
Led Pontypridd flood inquiry calls
Plaid culture/sport spokesperson 2021
Elected 2026
Appointed Trefnydd/Chief Whip/Culture Minister 13 May 2026
Also sits on the Senedd Business Committee

Key Statements & Quotes

"Decolonising Welsh museums is my priority"

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter search, 27 May 2026

"At least now we've got passionate Heledd Fychan in charge" (on Welsh historic sites/heritage)
Cynon Valley residents expressing frustration after comments calling for greater investment — reported by Aberdare Online
Business Committee appointment announced alongside Llyr Powell (Reform), Lynne Neagle (Lab), Paul Davies (Con)
"Plaid Cymru have named Heledd Fychan Minister for Culture. Decolonising Welsh museums is her priority. Things are about to get even worse" (culture war framing)
"Heledd is a Fychan imbecile"

Reddit Discussion

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GOV.WALES press release
BBC News
Senedd website
Aberdare Online
Nitter (X/Twitter search, 27 May 2026)

Llyr Gruffydd — Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience & Sustainability

Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability (since 13 May 2026) Constituency: Clwyd (previously North Wales region 2011-2026)

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Llyr Huws Gruffydd
Born	25 September 1970
Current office	Plaid Cymru MS, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Resilience and Sustainability

Background & Career

Youth worker
Wales Youth Agency
Management consultant for National Trust
Carmarthen Mayor 2001-02

Political Career

Elected MS 2011
Plaid roles: finance, education, environment/rural affairs spokesperson
Shadow Rural Affairs Minister
Chair climate/environment committee
Interim Plaid leader May-June 2023 after Price resignation — maintained Labour co-operation deal
Critical of party misconduct inaction during Price era
Appointed Rural Resilience Minister 13 May 2026

Key Statements & Quotes

ITV Wales: "The new Cabinet Secretary for Rural Resilience and Sustainability says that Plaid Cymru will be letting farmers down if they don't deliver changes to the controversial Sustainable Farming Scheme"

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter search, 27 May 2026

Plaid Cymru official: "New Minister, new direction. Introducing the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability, Llyr Gruffydd."
NFU Cymru officials report having had a "constructive meeting" with the new agricultural minister

Reddit Discussion

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GOV.WALES press release
BBC News
Senedd website
ITV Cymru Wales
NFU Cymru
Nitter (X/Twitter search, 27 May 2026)

Mabon ap Gwynfor — Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care

Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care (since 13 May 2026) Constituency: Gwynedd Maldwyn (previously Dwyfor Meirionnydd 2021-2026)

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Rhodri Mabon ap Gwynfor
Current office	Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care, Plaid Cymru MS since 2021

Background & Career

Aberystwyth Town Councillor 2004
Stood for Parliament/Senedd several times 2005-2016
Denbighshire County Councillor 2017-2021
National Chair CND Cymru 2023

Political Career

Elected MS 2021 (7,096 majority)
Plaid Chief Whip June 2023-May 2026
Appointed Health Secretary 13 May 2026

Key Statements & Quotes

On NHS waiting lists: said he will ensure two-year waits "are eliminated by the END OF OUR TERM" — criticised as backpedalling on Rhun's promise of "within a FEW MONTHS"

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter search, 27 May 2026

Plaid Cymru official account: "Meet your new Minister for Health! Mabon ap Gwynfor. It's our priority to cut waiting lists, and build an NHS that's fit for the future."
Criticism: "Another U-TURN by this HOPELESS Plaid Cymru government! Mabon ap Gwynfor told ITV Cymru Wales that he will ensure two-year waits 'are eliminated by the END OF OUR TERM'! What happened to Rhun's 'within a FEW MONTHS'???"

Reddit Discussion

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GOV.WALES press release
BBC News
Senedd website
ITV Cymru Wales
Nitter (X/Twitter search, 27 May 2026)

Mark Hooper — Deputy Minister for Transport

**Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Deputy Minister for Transport (since 13 May 2026)

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Mark Jonathan Hooper
Born	May 1969
Current office	Plaid Cymru MS, Deputy Minister for Transport. Former councillor, businessman.

Role

Deputy Minister under Adam Price (Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy)
Portfolio covers transport policy, roads funding, rail devolution, public transport
Key issues: bus franchising, rail improvements, active travel integration

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter search, 27 May 2026

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Reddit Discussion

Source: Eddrit search (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026

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Sources

GOV.WALES press release (13 May 2026)

Nerys Evans — Deputy Minister for Public and Preventative Health

**Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Deputy Minister for Public and Preventative Health (since 13 May 2026)

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Elizabeth Gwendoline Nerys Evans
Born	1980
Current office	Deputy Minister for Public and Preventative Health, Plaid Cymru MS

Role

Deputy Minister under Mabon ap Gwynfor (Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care)
Portfolio covers public health policy, preventative medicine, and health promotion
Part of the wider health team managing Wales's 55%+ budget portfolio

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter search, 27 May 2026

No significant discussion found on Nitter/X for this period.

Reddit Discussion

Source: Eddrit search (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026

No significant Reddit discussion found for this period.

Sources

GOV.WALES press release (13 May 2026)

Rhun ap Iorwerth — First Minister of Wales / Plaid Cymru Leader

Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: First Minister of Wales (since 12 May 2026) Constituency: Bangor Conwy Mon (previously Ynys Mon 2013-2026)

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Rhun ap Iorwerth
Born	27 August 1972
Current office	First Minister of Wales, Leader of Plaid Cymru. Former journalist.

Background & Career

Both parents were teachers and Welsh language campaigners
BBC Cymru Wales journalist from 1994. Chief Political Correspondent 2001
Presented: Politics Show Wales, Dragon's Eye, Good Morning Wales, Newyddion
Director of 2 companies

Political Career

Won Ynys Mon by-election August 2013 (12,601 votes vs Labour 3,435)
Economy spokesperson 2014, Health shadow 2016
Ran for leader 2018 (lost to Price), became Deputy Leader
Called for Betsi Cadwaladr public inquiry
Elected Plaid leader unopposed June 2023
Ended Labour co-operation deal March 2024 over Gething donation scandal
Elected First Minister 12 May 2026 — 44 votes (42 Plaid + 2 Green). First non-Labour FM in history.

Policy Stances

Favours minority government
Supports Welsh independence
Smaller health boards
Cooperative approach
Zero-hours contracts ban (currently facing recruitment industry lobbying to water it down)

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter search, 27 May 2026

"Britain's largest umbrella body for recruitment firms has urged First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth to back moves aimed at watering down a law that bars employers from imposing zero hours contracts on their workers"
Catalan-language media positive profile covering his appearance at Urdd Eisteddfod youth festival
"I saw a great picture of Rhun ap Iorwerth in the style of the Obama 'HOPE' poster... In the interest of balance I've created one for Dan Thomas"
"Both Rhun ap Iorwerth and John Swinney are happy to cosy up to the IRA's political wing in order to advance their shared goal of separatism" (unionist criticism)
"Heddiw, yn @SeneddCymru mae'n Prif Weinidog, Rhun ap Iorwerth, wedi amlinellu prif flaenoriaethau @llywodraethcym ar gyfer y 100 diwrnod cyntaf" (outlined 100-day priorities in Senedd)

Reddit Discussion

Reddit search currently blocked by Cloudflare / Reddit bot detection. No r/Wales or r/ukpolitics data available.

Sources

GOV.WALES press release
BBC News
Wikipedia
Senedd website
Nitter (X/Twitter search, 27 May 2026)

Sian Gwenllian — Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing & Planning

Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning (since 13 May 2026) Constituency: Arfon

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Siân Gwenllian
Current office	Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Plaid Cymru MS

Background & Career

Former BBC journalist (alongside Rhun ap Iorwerth and others in the cabinet)
Former press officer / strategic communications for Plaid
Served as Plaid Deputy Leader

Political Career

MS for Arfon
Appointed Local Government, Housing and Planning Minister 13 May 2026
Portfolio includes potential blocking of Anglo American defence installation in Wales

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter search, 27 May 2026

"Congratulations to Sian Gwenllian in Wales and Shirley-Anne Somerville in Scotland on their appointments as Housing Secretaries" — from housing/renting advocacy accounts
Welsh-language official announcement widely shared
Criticism: "Sian Gwenllian another ex BBC journalist now press officer career nationalist is now Housing and Planning Minister. She holds the keys to blocking an Anglo American defence installation. The Welsh establishment has achieved a clean sweep media, party machine, and now government."

Reddit Discussion

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GOV.WALES press release
BBC News
Senedd website
Nitter (X/Twitter search, 27 May 2026)

Sioned Williams — Deputy First Minister / Social Justice & Equality

Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Deputy First Minister of Wales & Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality (since 13 May 2026) Constituency: Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd (previously South Wales West region 2021-2026)

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Sioned Williams
Born	14 August 1971
Current office	Deputy First Minister of Wales, Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality

Background & Career

BBC News Wales journalist
Academi Hywel Teifi, Swansea University
Former Plaid head of strategic communications

Political Career

Contested Alltwen ward 2017
Community councillor
Chair of Governors Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pontardawe
Plaid spokesperson Social Justice & Early Years
Chairs CPGs on VAW, Human Rights, Learning Disability, Consumer Rights
Campaigned for Gleision Colliery inquiry reopening
Elected MS 2021, reelected 2026
Appointed Deputy First Minister 13 May 2026

Policy Stances

Democratic socialist
Joined Plaid because Labour in Gwent Valleys was "damaging hegemony"
Priorities: childcare rollout, tackling child poverty
Open border / Nation of Sanctuary supporter

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter search, 27 May 2026

Significant criticism from unionist and Reform-aligned accounts over free childcare pledge backpedalling: "Plaid Cymru had FIVE 'main goals' in its manifesto — Rhun ap Iorwerth & his number 2 Sioned Williams have both BACKPEDDLED on TWO of those goals after less than 24 hours!"
"Sioned Williams couldn't say how it'll be funded, admitting 'we haven't started to plan out this work'. Plaid lied."
Some positive framing: "Plaid is putting poverty reduction and equality at the heart of government. Big promises. Big price tag. Big expectations."
Criticised as "open-border extremist" by unionist accounts

Reddit Discussion

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Sources

GOV.WALES press release
BBC News
Wikipedia
Senedd website
Nitter (X/Twitter search, 27 May 2026)

Jane Dodds — MS for Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd

Constituency: Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd Party: Welsh Liberal Democrats First elected: 2021 (Senedd); 2019 (UK Parliament)

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Jane Winifred Dodds
Born	13 September 1963
Current office	Leader of Welsh Liberal Democrats, MS

Notes

Party leader since 2017.
One of only four Liberal Democrat MSs elected in 2021, and the only one elected in the new 7th Senedd.
Briefly held a UK Parliament seat for Brecon and Radnorshire in 2019.

Wikipedia Bio

Jane Winifred Dodds (born 13 September 1963) is a Welsh politician who has served as Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats since 2017. She was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Brecon and Radnorshire at the seat's 2019 by-election, but was an MP for only three months before being defeated

Source: Wikipedia — Jane Dodds

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 25 May 2026

19 tweets found mentioning Jane Dodds. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Jane dodds is horrible"
"Bit rich for Jane Dodds to make such comments isn't it, given her campaign organiser had to stand down from campaigning for the Senedd election."
"Jane dodds what the Fuck"
"I see Reform in Wales and Welsh Labour have announced their Senedd spokespeople today. Not something Jane Dodds has to worry about of course, as she's our Spokesperson on everything. 🤦‍♂️ #LibDems"
"The Welsh Lib Dem’s, need a new strategy and a way of raising funds. Jane Dodds is not a leader, she never has been"
"Jane Dodds needs to be removed as Welsh Lib Dem leader I stfg"
"That was the price Jane Dodds of the Lib Dems extracted from Labour in order to vote for their budget. So, hundreds of people will now lose their jobs, both direct and indirect, because of one woman."
"Stuart Bilingual speakers are in each party. Eluned Morgan, Jane Dodds, Paul Davies even the 2nd in command for Reform in Cymru!!!!"
"How do I change my Lib Dem membership to Wales so I can sack Jane Dodds"
"Do a lot more than simply write yet another letter, following various other letters demanding all sorts of spending and tax cuts. None of which balances or which the Lib Dems have any idea how to p..."

Key accounts mentioning them: @ROBISALIB, @KarenClydach, @Joe___Allen, @MathewHulbert, @paulhalliday, @AlexanderBrewis

Reddit Discussion

Source: Eddrit search (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026

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Sources

Welsh Parliament election results 2026 — BBC News
Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
7th Senedd — Wikipedia

File generated: 27 May 2026

Huw Irranca-Davies — MS for Afan Ogwr Rhondda

Constituency: Afan Ogwr Rhondda First elected: Senedd: 2016; MP: 2002

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Ifor Huw Irranca-Davies
Born	22 January 1963
Current office	Welsh Labour MS, former MP

Notes

Extensive experience at both UK and Welsh government levels. One of Labour's most experienced MSs.

Wikipedia Bio

Ifor Huw Irranca-Davies (né Davies; born 22 January 1963) is a Welsh Labour and Co-operative politician who has served as Llywydd of the Senedd since 2026, previously serving as Deputy First Minister of Wales from August 2024 to 2026, and as Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs fro

Source: Wikipedia — Huw Irranca-Davies

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter search, 27 May 2026

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Reddit Discussion

Source: Eddrit search (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026

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Sources

Welsh Parliament election results 2026 — BBC News
Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
7th Senedd — Wikipedia

File generated: 27 May 2026

Huw Thomas — MS for Caerdydd Penarth

Constituency: Caerdydd Penarth First elected: 2026

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Huw Thomas
Current office	Welsh Labour MS

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter search, 27 May 2026

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Reddit Discussion

Source: Eddrit search (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026

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Welsh Parliament election results 2026 — BBC News
Full list of Wales' 96 new Senedd Members — Wales Online
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Jayne Bryant — MS for Casnewydd Islwyn

Constituency: Casnewydd Islwyn First elected: 2016

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Jayne Bryant
Current office	Welsh Labour MS for Casnewydd Islwyn

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Wikipedia Bio

Jayne Bryant is a Welsh Labour Party politician who has represented the Casnewydd Islwyn constituency since May 2026. She previously represented the Newport West in the Senedd from 2016 to 2026. Previously, she has served as Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government from July 2024 to May 20

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Ken Skates — MS for Fflint Wrecsam

Constituency: Fflint Wrecsam First elected: 2011

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Kenneth Christian Skates
Born	2 April 1976
Current office	Interim Leader of Welsh Labour, MS

Notes

One of the most experienced Labour cabinet ministers.

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Lynne Neagle — MS for Sir Fynwy Torfaen

Constituency: Sir Fynwy Torfaen Party: Welsh Labour First elected: 1999

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Lynne Neagle
Born	18 January 1968
Current office	Cabinet Secretary for Education, Welsh Labour MS

Notes

A Labour MS in the 7th Senedd following the party's worst-ever result in the 2026 election (9 seats).

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Mike Hedges — MS for Gŵyr Abertawe

Constituency: Gŵyr Abertawe Party: Welsh Labour First elected: 2011

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Mike Hedges
Current office	Welsh Labour MS

Notes

A Labour MS in the 7th Senedd following the party's worst-ever result in the 2026 election (9 seats).

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Sarah Murphy — MS for Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg

Constituency: Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg Party: Welsh Labour First elected: 2021

Bio

Incumbent Labour MS first elected in 2021 for Bridgend. Worked in the NHS as a senior manager in mental health services. Former chief executive of a mental health charity. Also served as a councillor in Bridgend. Appointed Welsh Government Minister for Social Partnership and Social Care in 2024. Re-elected for the new Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg constituency in 2026.

Notes

A Labour MS in the 7th Senedd following the party's worst-ever result in the 2026 election (9 seats).

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Shav Taj — MS for Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf

Constituency: Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf First elected: 2026

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Shavanah Taj
Born	1976
Current office	Welsh Labour MS, former Wales TUC leader

Notes

First female Asian MS elected from a Cardiff constituency.

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Vikki Howells — MS for Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr

Constituency: Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr Party: Welsh Labour First elected: 2016

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Vikki Howells
Current office	Welsh Labour MS, former Minister

Notes

A Labour MS in the 7th Senedd following the party's worst-ever result in the 2026 election (9 seats).

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Anthony Slaughter — MS for Caerdydd Penarth

Constituency: Caerdydd Penarth Party: Wales Green Party First elected: 2026

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Anthony Slaughter
Born	1962
Current office	Leader of Wales Green Party since 2018, MS

Notes

First Green Party MS in Senedd history, alongside Paul Rock.
Represents a major breakthrough for the Welsh Green Party.

Wikipedia Bio

Anthony Slaughter (born 1962) is a Welsh politician who has served as Leader of the Wales Green Party since 2018, and as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Caerdydd Penarth since May 2026. He previously served as Deputy Leader of the Wales Green Party from 2014 to 2015. In 2024 Slaughter was appointed

Source: Wikipedia — Anthony Slaughter

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20 tweets found mentioning Anthony Slaughter. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Vance Johnson was Den’s BEST WR His prime was 85-90 Better than him:

Rice/Taylor Ellard Morgan/Fryar Duper/Clayton Toon/Walker Andre Reed Largent Givins/Hill Louis Lipps Anthony Carter Monk/Clark/..."

"Remember this little skirmish?
In a chilling tale of slaughter, a reputed mobster calmly told a jury in Boston how he shot and killed four unarmed underworld rivals in a crowded Charlestown 99 re..."
"Anthony needs awards. Really wanted Homelander just go apeshit and slaughter a bunch of people but he's been doing that all series. So him getting exposed as being so weak without powers shows you ..."
"I have (had - that account was removed) many examples of @ABlinken Anthony Blinken being dismissive and cold in regard to the mass slaughter of children in Gaza by his people."
"She's right. How can Anthony Blinken look at his own children in the face knowing he actively engaged in and provided genocide propaganda during the Biden Administration resulting in the slaughter ..."
"@TheGreenParty just planted a proper flag in Wales. Anthony Slaughter is now a key player in the Senedd, giving them a fresh cultural foothold while Labour licks its wounds.

Meanwhile @Keir_Starme..."

"Anthony Aguilar US combat veteran that blew the roof off the slaughter of everybody and starving of everybody in Gaza is flying in on the 21st and we have him until the 24th and he will be at the ..."
"My two favorite broadcast meteorologists. Left: Anthony Slaughter Center: Me Right: Chester Lampkin"
"BBC News - Anthony Slaughter: The punk pioneer making Senedd history for the Greens bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz72…"
"Wales Green Party leader, Anthony Slaughter, has told LBC News they're ready to work with Plaid Cymru - after Rhun ap Iorwerth confirmed he'd be seeking to form a minority government here.

The par..."

Key accounts mentioning them: @ChiArunavo, @dongfidence, @ABOVEITLOVE, @BrainWormVaxine, @Freeherlyfe, @wyattreed13

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Paul Rock — MS for Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf

Constituency: Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf Party: Wales Green Party First elected: 2026

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Paul Rock
Current office	Wales Green Party MS for Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf

Notes

First Green Party MS in Senedd history, alongside Anthony Slaughter.
Represents a major breakthrough for the Welsh Green Party.

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20 tweets found mentioning Paul Rock. Key themes:

Multiple tweets covering election results and constituency activity
Discussion of policy positions and party representation
Mixed sentiment including both support and criticism

Notable tweets:

"Paul is so far above this.

PAUL McCARTNEY sitting there while dorks like Jeff Ross, Draymond Green, and The Rock mouth breathe just makes my skin crawl.

I know we’re on a society where nobody res..."

"Today’s certified Yacht Rock song of the day:

Let’s Get On With It Barry Manilow 1982

Yachtski scale score 75.25 My score 70

Barry becomes a strutting street tough on this smooth track..

Ed Gre..."

"🧥 Josh Rock won his second European Tour title after beating Kevin Doets 8-6 in a thrilling final at the Austrian Darts Open last night.

'Rocky' took home the £35,000 top prize AND the green jacke..."

"Paul Rock MS, Green MS for Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Paul is going to be one awesome Green Parliamentarian 💚"

"New Green Party Senedd Member Paul Rock arriving at the Senedd for his first day at work!

Credit to the always excellent @matthew_horwood for the pics."

"Pro Wrestling Dream Matches

Fantasy Booking

Ring/Cage

Pop Culture options

All Promotions

All Eras

CM Punk vs Roman Reigns - Cage Match

Cody Rhodes vs JC Mateo (Jeff Cobb)

Logan Paul vs Chri..."

"There has been a by-election result this week that the conservative-leaning mainstream media forgot to mention:

“The Green Party in Wales (Plaid Werdd Cymru) achieved a historic breakthrough this ..."

"Paul Rock is a Green though..."
"Congratulations to Paul Rock - joining @as_penarth to bring the Green voice into the Welsh Senedd for the first time."
"“It’s fantastic that so many people in Cardiff voted Green and chose hope over hate in this election.”

Paul Rock after being elected to the Senedd in Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf."

Key accounts mentioning them: @HerrHaynes, @RedsSuffering, @DartsCorner, @chrisw100, @WillHayCardiff, @mediamanint

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Andrew Griffin — MS for Gwynedd Maldwyn

Constituency: Gwynedd Maldwyn First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Reform UK MS for Gwynedd Maldwyn. One of two Reform MSs from this constituency alongside Claire Johnson-Wood. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Wikipedia Bio

Andrew Griffin is a Welsh politician for Reform UK Wales, who has served as Member of the Senedd for the Gwynedd Maldwyn constituency since May 2026. Griffin is a town councillor in Llanfyllin. He has had a career in administration, operations and data management.

Source: Wikipedia — Andrew Griffin (politician)

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Siân Gwenllian, Mabon ap Gwynfor, Beca Brown a Elwyn Vaughan (Plaid Cymru).

Andrew Griffin a Claire Johnson Wood (Reform).

Aelodau newydd etholaeth Gwynedd Maldwyn.

The six members for Gwynedd Mal

The Creature from Jekyll Island

“The following article was generated by Grok 4 (xAI) in response to prompts from [Jack Kettler]; I have edited it with Grammarly AI for style.”

Review of G. Edward Gr

Totally, the BNP was saturated with MI5 plants. Andrew Brons the BNP MEP elected at the time Nick Griffin was elected is a MI5 plant. Griffin isn’t. Matt Goodwin attacked Nick Griffin and the BNP. Go
Exploring the Context for a Griffin Extension

Plenty of smart writers have already tackled the mechanics of a Konnor Griffin extension -- what it would cost, how it might be structured, and whether

Let’s talk about this eye-opening meme that’s been circulating – the one showing the Federal Reserve building, stacks of cash, and what looks like armed enforcers, boiling down the Fed to a “private b

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Art Wright — MS for Casnewydd Islwyn

Constituency: Casnewydd Islwyn First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Reform UK MS for Casnewydd Islwyn. Elected alongside party leader Dan Thomas in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Wikipedia Bio

Art Wright is a Welsh politician serving as a Member of the Senedd for Casnewydd Islwyn representing Reform UK Wales. He served in the British Army for twenty years.

Source: Wikipedia — Art Wright

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Reform paraded Art Wright with his service medals when he stood for the Casnewydd Islwyn constituency.

He worked in the back office for 20 years FFS & never spent a day on the battlefield. Stop makin

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Reform Newport & Islwyn Branch held a celebration meeting after their constituency victory 🇬🇧

The gathering marked the election of Dan Thomas & Art Wright, with members reflecting on a major p

I voted for Reform, and thankfully, Dan Thomas and Art Wright won and now represent my area.
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Art Wright has officially taken his oath at the Senedd - “what a tremendous day” 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Now elected to represent Casnewydd Islwyn, he thanks every Reform campaigner & voter who helped make it

The Venerable Bede (672–735) Monk, Historian, Scholar Tradition: Catholic (pre-schism Western Church) “Christ is the true King of the English.” “The English people received the light of the Gospel.”

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Benjamin McKenna — MS for Afan Ogwr Rhondda

Constituency: Afan Ogwr Rhondda First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Reform UK MS for Afan Ogwr Rhondda. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election as part of Reform UK's breakthrough, winning 34 seats.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Wikipedia Bio

Benjamin George Hodge McKenna (born 1999) is a Reform UK Wales politician who has represented Afan Ogwr Rhondda since May 2026.

Source: Wikipedia — Benjamin McKenna

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Senedd Members elected in Afan Ogwr Rhondda constituency covers parts of Bridgend, Neath Port Talbot and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Sera Evans (Plaid) Alun Cox (Plaid) Elyn Stephens (Plaid) Benjamin McKenna

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Carmelo Colasanto — MS for Sir Gaerfyrddin

Constituency: Sir Gaerfyrddin First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Reform UK MS for Sir Gaerfyrddin. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Wikipedia Bio

Carmelo Colasanto is a Welsh politician who has been a Member of the Senedd for Sir Gaerfyrddin since 2026, representing Reform UK.

Source: Wikipedia — Carmelo Colasanto

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Catherine Cullen — Reform UK MS for Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni

Basic Info

Field	Detail
Full Name	Catherine Cullen
Party	Reform UK (Reform UK Wales)
Position	Member of the Senedd (MS)
Constituency	Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni
Term Start	8 May 2026
Suffix	MS
Welsh Parliament	7th Senedd (2026–2031)

Political Career

Catherine Cullen was elected as a Member of the Senedd for the newly created Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni constituency in the 2026 Senedd election held on 7 May 2026.

She is one of three Reform UK MSs elected in this six-member constituency, alongside Llyr Powell and Joshua Kim. The other three seats went to Plaid Cymru (Delyth Jewell, Lindsay Whittle, and Niamh Salkeld).

Election Results (Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni, 2026)

Party	Votes	Seats Won
Plaid Cymru	29,314	3 (Jewell, Whittle, Salkeld)
Reform UK	23,955	3 (Powell, Cullen, Kim)
Labour	7,739	0
Conservatives	3,353	0
Green Party	2,447	0
Lib Dems	1,284	0
Other	1,740	0
Turnout	47.7%

Labour's vote "collapsed" and former Labour MS Alun Davies lost his seat, describing it as a "historic turning point" and calling for Keir Starmer's resignation. This constituency was notable as Reform UK came a close second to Plaid Cymru, jointly winning all six seats between them.

Key Policy Stances & Controversies

20mph Speed Limit Opposition

Cullen actively opposes the Welsh Government's default 20mph speed limit policy, which Reform UK has pledged to scrap.

In April 2026 (during the election campaign), she posted a campaign video on Facebook criticising the "blanket 20mph speed limit all over Wales" — but was widely mocked online because a 50mph speed limit sign was clearly visible over her shoulder in the footage.

Key reactions:

The then-incumbent Labour candidate Alun Davies called it "typical of Reform — all mouth and no basic understanding or knowledge."

Reform UK's Welsh leader Dan Thomas had labelled the 20mph policy "stupid," and the party pledged to scrap the default while retaining 20mph limits near schools and hospitals.

Personal Background

Reportedly pursuing a doctorate (mentioned in her Facebook response to the 20mph controversy: "studying for my doctorate")
Active on Facebook where she posted campaign content
No known X/Twitter account identified under her name; may use handle @CathyFazza (unconfirmed)

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Notes

No personal website, Senedd profile page, or X/Twitter account could be reliably confirmed at time of writing
No known previous political office or local government experience found
The Senedd member pages had not been updated to include newly elected members as of the research date

Wikipedia Bio

Catherine Jeanette Cullen is an American politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 57th district. Cullen was a Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education member. In 2024 she was elected to a majority female house.

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Claire Johnson-Wood — MS for Gwynedd Maldwyn

Constituency: Gwynedd Maldwyn First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Reform UK MS for Gwynedd Maldwyn. Elected alongside Andrew Griffin in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Wikipedia Bio

Claire Victoria Johnson-Wood (née Mills) is a Reform UK Wales politician, serving as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Gwynedd Maldwyn since 2026.

Source: Wikipedia — Claire Johnson-Wood

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#Powys: Cllrs Elwyn Vaughan MS (Plaid Cymru), Claire Johnson-Wood and Iain McIntosh (Reform) have resigned from the council to become Members of the Senedd.

By-elections will be held in their wards.

Siân Gwenllian, Mabon ap Gwynfor, Beca Brown a Elwyn Vaughan (Plaid Cymru).

Andrew Griffin a Claire Johnson Wood (Reform).

Aelodau newydd etholaeth Gwynedd Maldwyn.

The six members for Gwynedd Mal

Examples of Conservative representatives or candidates standing for Reform ltd in the 2026 Senedd election: Laura Anne Jones James Evans Dan Thomas Mark Reckless Iain McIntosh Celfyn Furlong Thomas Mo
Full list of MPs who said "Yes" Labour MPs in Bold voted YES

Diane Abbott (Independent - Hackney North and Stoke Newington) Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South) Jim Allister (Traditional Unio

These MPs voted to do the right thing and refer Starmer to the Privileges committee.

(Ive highlighted the Labour MPs who put Country before Party)

Diane Abbott (Independent - Hackney North and Stok

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David Hughes — MS for Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr

Constituency: Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Reform UK MS for Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr. Elected alongside Jason O'Connell in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

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David Mills — MS for Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd

Constituency: Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Reform UK MS for Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Wikipedia Bio

David Mills may refer to:

David Mills (author) (born 1959), American author David Mills (bass) (1926–2020), Canadian singer, poet. composer, actor David Mills (Canadian politician) (1831–1903), Canadian Supreme Court judge David Mills (Welsh politician) (active 2026) David Mills (comedian) (active

Source: Wikipedia — David Mills

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Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd result:

Reform UK Wales - James Evans
Plaid Cymru - Sioned Williams
Reform UK Wales - Ian McIntosh
Plaid Cymru - Rebeca Phillips
Lib Dems - Jane Dodds
Ref

Vote Stuart Baggaley in Shipley, and David Mills in Idle & Thackley 👍 Bradford is broken, Bradford needs ➡️Reform 😎
I support Mills but agree she's dead wrong on this issue.

However, David abandoned gun safety reform to chase the latest grift and Platner's recent 180 on gun reform is hard to trust.

Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane, in a session opened by Mike Teke, Seriti Resources Holdings CEO & Co-founder of @Seriti_Green delivered a guest lecture to students and faculty at the African
Very positive morning canvassing with our fabulous candidate David Mills in Pontardawe. Dave is juggling lambing season & canvassing at the same time. 🚜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Ended the morning with a well deserved c

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Gareth Beer — MS for Sir Gaerfyrddin

Constituency: Sir Gaerfyrddin First elected: 2026

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Gareth David Beer
Current office	Reform UK Wales MS for Sir Gaerfyrddin

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Wikipedia Bio

Gareth David Beer is a Reform UK Wales politician, who has served as Member of the Senedd for Sir Gaerfyrddin since May 2026. He has also represented the Castle ward on Kidwelly Town Council since May 2022.

Source: Wikipedia — Gareth Beer

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Iain McIntosh — MS for Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd

Constituency: Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Reform UK MS for Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

Wikipedia Bio

Iain Charles McIntosh is a Welsh Reform UK politician serving as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd since 2026.

Source: Wikipedia — Iain McIntosh

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#Powys: Cllrs Elwyn Vaughan MS (Plaid Cymru), Claire Johnson-Wood and Iain McIntosh (Reform) have resigned from the council to become Members of the Senedd.

By-elections will be held in their wards.

Congratulations Iain McIntosh and team. Big well done to all the voters. Amazing result 🔥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🩵
Examples of Conservative representatives or candidates standing for Reform ltd in the 2026 Senedd election: Laura Anne Jones James Evans Dan Thomas Mark Reckless Iain McIntosh Celfyn Furlong Thomas Mo
🗳️ “If you want change for the better, use your vote!” urges Cllr Iain McIntosh

➡️ Vote Reform UK on 7th May🗳️

#ReformUK #LocalElections [@IainCMcIntosh]

Powys council Reform leader Iain McIntosh failed to declare Freemasonry on his council register of interests, saying he didn’t realise he was required to do so. The issue is one of openness & transpar

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Joe Martin — MS for Caerdydd Penarth

Constituency: Caerdydd Penarth First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Reform UK MS for Caerdydd Penarth. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

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Jo Martin reacts to Joe Martin winning a seat for Reform UK at the Senedd Election | 🚨

‘Prick’

1. Anna Brychan Plaid

Kiera Marhsall Plaid
Joe Martin Reform
Anthony Slaughter Wales Green Party
Leti Gonzalez Plaid
Huw Thomas Labour

From trained assassins to rally stage rushers, here's every known attempt on Trump's life since 2016 | Elaine Mallon, Fox News

Another assassination attempt targeting Donald Trump at the White House

Full list of MPs who said "Yes" Labour MPs in Bold voted YES

Diane Abbott (Independent - Hackney North and Stoke Newington) Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South) Jim Allister (Traditional Unio

These MPs voted to do the right thing and refer Starmer to the Privileges committee.

(Ive highlighted the Labour MPs who put Country before Party)

Diane Abbott (Independent - Hackney North and Stok

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John Clark — MS for Bangor Conwy Môn

Constituency: Bangor Conwy Môn First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Reform UK MS for Bangor Conwy Môn. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election alongside Helen Jenner.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

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Yn anffodus, doedd canlyniad ddoe ddim digon cry i rhoid tri sedd i Reform, ond roeddwn i wastad yn gwybod y byddai hi’n dipyn o gamp mewn etholaeth o’r maint yma.

Yn gyntaf oll, llongyfarchiadau i’r

Yesterday didn’t deliver the third Reform seat we had hoped for, but I always knew that was going to be a very tall order in a constituency of this size.

First and foremost, congratulations to all s

I see your point on wanting structural change in U.S. politics—polarization is intense, trust in institutions is low, and many feel the two-party system locks in dysfunction.5939c0 That said, transfor
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Joshua Kim (Joshua Seungkyun Kim) — Reform UK MS

Full Name: Joshua Seungkyun Kim (Korean: 김승균 / Gim Seung-gyun)
Born: Seungkyun Kim, South Korea
Party: Reform UK (Reform UK Wales)
Constituency: Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni
Took Office: 8 May 2026
Title: Member of the Senedd (MS)
Residence: Machen, Caerphilly County Borough, Wales
Occupation prior to election: Supply teacher in Cardiff

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Joshua Seungkyun Kim
Current office	Reform UK Wales MS

Political Career

2024 UK General Election

Kim stood as the Reform UK candidate for the Caerphilly constituency in the 2024 United Kingdom general election, though he did not win the seat.

2026 Senedd Election

He was placed third on Reform UK's candidate list for the Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni constituency in the 2026 Senedd election. Under the new proportional voting system (six seats per constituency), Reform UK won three of the six seats in this constituency alongside Plaid Cymru (three seats), with Labour losing their incumbent, Alun Davies.

"Supply Teacher" Viral Moment

Kim gained significant media attention for his unlikely path to becoming an MS:

He arrived late to the election count because he was teaching as a supply teacher that day. He opted not to attend the count earlier as it would have meant losing a day's pay.
Upon winning the sixth and final seat, he was reported by the BBC as being "distraught, utterly shocked and confused", telling reporters he "did not think for one minute" that he would be elected.
However, in his own interview with the Caerphilly Observer upon arrival at the count, he gave a more measured account: "I always knew there was a chance, but I wouldn't say I was confident. And you can see from the result, it was pretty close."

Election Results — Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni 2026

Party	Seats Won	Vote Share
Plaid Cymru	3	42.0%
Reform UK	3	34.3%
Labour	0	11.1%
Conservative	0	4.8%
Green	0	3.5%
Liberal Democrat	0	1.8%
Others	0	2.3%

Turnout: 47.6% (of 146,732 registered voters)

The six elected MSs for the constituency:

Plaid Cymru: Delyth Jewell, Lindsay Whittle, Niamh Salkeld
Reform UK: Llŷr Powell, Catherine Cullen, Joshua Kim

Personal

Of South Korean origin; his birth name is Seungkyun Kim, anglicised to Joshua Seungkyun Kim.
Lived and worked in Wales as a supply teacher.
Lives in Machen, a village between Caerphilly and Newport.
First Korean-descended member of any UK parliament (Westminster, Senedd, Scottish Parliament, or Northern Ireland Assembly).

Key References

The Chosun Daily (2026-05-11) — "英 웨일스 의회에 한국계 첫 입성… 영국개혁당 조슈아 김" (First Korean-descendant enters UK Welsh Parliament... Reform UK's Joshua Kim) — chosun.com
BBC News (2026-05-08) — Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni constituency results — bbc.com
Caerphilly Observer (2024-07-03) — Child poverty, cost-of-living, and food bank use hot topics at election hustings — caerphilly.observer
South Wales Argus (2024-07-04) — General election: Candidates for Caerphilly — southwalesargus.co.uk
Wales Online (2026-03-25) — Reform UK publishes full list of candidates for Wales' Senedd election — walesonline.co.uk
Caerphilly Observer (2026-05-08) — Plaid Cymru win Senedd Election 2026, but without a majority — caerphilly.observer
BBC News (2026-05-09) — Live coverage (mentions Kim's "distraught" reaction) — bbc.co.uk
The Asia Business Daily / 아시아경제 (2026-05-11) — First Korean-British Lawmaker Elected to Welsh Parliament Amid Reform UK Surge
매일경제 (Maeil Business Newspaper) (2026-05-11) — Coverage of first Korean lawmaker in Welsh Senedd
Wales Online (2026-05-09) — The new Senedd Members joining Wales' Parliament — walesonline.co.uk

Notes

Wikipedia page created around 20 May 2026
Category tags on Wikipedia: Living people, Reform UK members of the Senedd, Wales MSs 2026–2031, Reform UK parliamentary candidates, South Korean emigrants to the United Kingdom, British people of Korean descent, Welsh people of Asian descent
No confirmed personal social media accounts (Twitter/X, LinkedIn) found at time of research (May 2026)
Senedd official profile page not yet live at time of research

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Llŷr Powell — MS for Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni (Reform UK)

Overview

Full name: Llŷr Tomos Powell
Born: April 1995 (age 31)
Constituency: Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni
Party: Reform UK (since 2024)
Senedd role: Member of the Senedd (MS) for Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni
Assumed office: 8 May 2026
Shadow Cabinet role: Chief Whip and Business Manager (Thomas Shadow Cabinet, since May 2026)

Previous party affiliations:

UKIP (2014–2016)
Conservative (2016–2019, 2022)
Brexit Party (2019–2021)

Political History

Early Career

Powell has been active in politics since his early 20s, having worked as a political staffer for multiple parties. He ran for election with UKIP in 2016 for the South Wales West electoral region. In March 2016, he stood down as a UKIP candidate for the Welsh Assembly election after a controversy over race-related social media posts.

He later worked as a staffer for various politicians, including Nathan Gill (UKIP/Reform UK MEP) and Mandy Jones (UKIP AM for South Wales West). He was involved in the controversy surrounding Mandy Jones's 2018 departure from the UKIP group in the Senedd.

Powell worked at Gorwell Consulting (a public affairs firm) and was a researcher for the "Apolitical" think tank. He also served as a senior manager at Scouts Cymru until 2023, leaving after an investigation into his conduct was launched by Nation.Cymru.

Conservative Years

He rejoined the Welsh Conservatives in 2022 and stood as the Conservative candidate for Grangetown ward in Cardiff Council in the 2022 local elections (not elected). He publicly supported Kemi Badenoch in the 2022 Conservative leadership contest.

Reform UK & By-election

Powell joined Reform UK in 2024. He was the Reform UK candidate for the 2025 Caerphilly Senedd by-election, coming second to Plaid Cymru's Lindsay Whittle. During the campaign, he faced questions about his knowledge of bribery charges against his former boss Nathan Gill, who later admitted Russia-linked bribery offences, though Powell denied any knowledge.

2026 Senedd Election

In the May 2026 Senedd election, Reform UK won a major breakthrough, becoming the official opposition. Powell was elected as an MS for the newly-created constituency of Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni. The constituency returned three MSs under the new electoral system:

Lindsay Whittle (Plaid Cymru)
Llŷr Powell (Reform UK)
Delyth Jewell (Plaid Cymru)

Labour's Alun Davies lost his seat in a major upset.

Shadow Cabinet Role

On 19 May 2026, Reform UK Wales leader Dan Thomas announced his Shadow Cabinet, with Powell appointed as Chief Whip and Business Manager for the Reform UK group in the Senedd. In this role, he ensures Reform MSs vote along party lines and manages the group's parliamentary timetable and business. He sits on the Senedd Business Committee alongside Heledd Fychan (Plaid), Lynne Neagle (Lab), Paul Davies (Con).

Key Facts

Middle name "Tomos" is the Welsh variant of Thomas.
Described as a Welsh speaker.
Has been identified as an MS with dyslexia.
Contested one Senedd election as a UKIP candidate (2016), one as a Conservative council candidate (2022 Grangetown), one Senedd by-election as Reform (2025 Caerphilly), and was elected as a Reform MS in the 2026 Senedd general election.
One of the youngest members of the 7th Senedd (born April 1995).

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Wikipedia — Llŷr Powell
Wikipedia — Thomas shadow cabinet
WalesOnline — Mosalski, Ruth (2025-10-15). "A leisure centre and a lads' holiday led me to Nigel Farage and altered the course of my life"
Caerphilly Observer — Gurner, Richard (2025-09-12). "Llŷr Powell: Reform's candidate for the Caerphilly Senedd by-election"
BBC News — Various articles on UKIP race row controversy (2016), Nathan Gill bribery case (2025), Caerphilly by-election (2025)
Nation.Cymru — Price, Emily (2025-09-30). "First Minister calls on Reform Senedd candidate to explain what he knows about Gill bribes"
ITV News — "Reform UK candidate denies knowledge of his former boss' Russia bribes" (2025-10-03)
The Independent — Storey, Eleanor (2025-09-12). "Reform by-election candidate in Wales seeks to reverse 20mph limit"
Gov.uk — "Llyr Tomos POWELL" Companies House record
WalesOnline — Mosalski, Ruth (2026-05-08). "Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni election results in full"

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Named in the Reform shadow cabinet thread as "Llyr Powell: Chief Whip and Business Manager"
Business Committee appointment noted alongside cross-party colleagues

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Nigel Williams — MS for Fflint Wrecsam

Constituency: Fflint Wrecsam First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Reform UK MS for Fflint Wrecsam. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

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Next up the winning speeches from #FflintWrecsam Reform winner Nigel Williams of Reform.

#Senedd26 #Flintshire #Wrexham

Dyma Aelodau'r Senedd a etholwyd ar gyfer etholaeth Fflint Wrecsam.

1 Cristiana Emsley Reform UK 2 Carrie Harper Plaid Cymru - Party of Wales 3 Nigel Williams Reform UK

1/2

Elected as Senedd members for #FflintWrecsam:

Christiana Emsley, Reform Carrie Harper, Plaid Cymru Nigel Williams, Reform Marc Jones, Plaid Cymru Sam Rowlands, Conservatives Ken Skates, Welsh Labo

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all you lovely patriots for showing your full support for Reform UK

Whether it's spreading the message, knocking on doors, leafleting and canvassing, hel

This is Nigel Williams who is standing for Reform in the Fflint Wrecsam Senedd Election ! If you are in Wrexham or Flintshire, it could be worth a look. All candidates and info on Wrexham.com/election

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Paul Marr — MS for Ceredigion Penfro

Constituency: Ceredigion Penfro First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Reform UK MS for Ceredigion Penfro. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

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Reform UK also has six candidates: Susan Claire Archibald, Paul Marr, Michael Timothy Allen, Elisa Bessie Gonzalez Randall, Peter Martin John, and Bernard Holton.
But resisting, denying & oppressing honest conversations about obvious issues is only gonna continue to fuel problems.

To make that blanket statement & to deny the questions Charlie was asking, in t

The UK is coming apart in real time.

That fact, something we noticed a while back, is now being registered by the commentariat.

Reform's rise, Labour's free fall, and scandals in the monarchy aren't

Andrew Marr tells Paul Novak "Nigel Farage is No 1 in the polls". Not true! His party leads in the polls but Farage himself has a negative rating. And a majority think a Reform Government would do a b
This is why Oasis won’t ever reform. Noel thinks of himself as a Johnny Marr/ Paul Weller type of artist so will ape their forays into solo work/ collaborations rather than return to his original guis

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Sarah Edwards — MS for Sir Gaerfyrddin

Constituency: Sir Gaerfyrddin First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Reform UK MS for Sir Gaerfyrddin. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

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Stephen Senior — MS for Sir Fynwy Torfaen

Constituency: Sir Fynwy Torfaen First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Reform UK MS for Sir Fynwy Torfaen. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

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Steve Bayliss — MS for Afan Ogwr Rhondda

Constituency: Afan Ogwr Rhondda First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Reform UK MS for Afan Ogwr Rhondda. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

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Great win, congratulations Councillor Steve Bayliss for Reform UK Wales! 🩵🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
I voted Reform, Steve Bayliss got elected.
Senedd Members elected in Afan Ogwr Rhondda constituency covers parts of Bridgend, Neath Port Talbot and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Sera Evans (Plaid) Alun Cox (Plaid) Elyn Stephens (Plaid) Benjamin McKenna

Imagine a Reform UK Senedd candidate lying about Grenfell.

Well Steve Bayliss did: archive.is/f3jdu

Reform UK is not funded by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

In fact, the party has publicly opposed the WEF. In June 2024, Nigel Farage stated that Reform UK would "reject the influence of the World

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Steven Rodaway — MS for Gŵyr Abertawe

Constituency: Gŵyr Abertawe First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Reform UK MS for Gŵyr Abertawe. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

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Thomas Montgomery — MS for Clwyd

Constituency: Clwyd First elected: 2026

Bio

Newly elected Reform UK MS for Clwyd. One of three Reform MSs from this constituency. Elected in the 2026 Senedd election.

Notes

Backbench MS. Further biographical details to be added as they emerge.

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The Venerable Bede (672–735) Monk, Historian, Scholar Tradition: Catholic (pre-schism Western Church) “Christ is the true King of the English.” “The English people received the light of the Gospel.”
All 3 of Clwyd's Reform MSs were elected to/stood for Conwy Council as Conservatives in 2022.

Adrian Mason was the deputy chair of the North Wales Tory Exec.

Louise Emery was elected Tory Cllr for G

ELECTED:

Adrian Gwyn Mason (Reform)
Llŷr Gruffydd (Plaid)
Darren Millar (Cons)
Louise Gail Emery (Reform)
Becca Martin (Plaid)
Thomas Montgomery (Reform)

Hannah Blythyn (Lab) OUT

Roker Ward Results:

• Kirsty Ann Alder - Reform UK: 1818 • Sean Patrick Chapman - Local Conservatives: 607 • Beverly Grainger - Labour Party: 1352 • Matthew Jackson - Labour Party: 1291 • Craig King

Examples of Conservative representatives or candidates standing for Reform ltd in the 2026 Senedd election: Laura Anne Jones James Evans Dan Thomas Mark Reckless Iain McIntosh Celfyn Furlong Thomas Mo

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Adrian Mason — Shadow Counsel General & Constitution

**Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Shadow Counsel General and Shadow Minister for the Constitution Constituency: Unknown (newly elected 2026)

Bio

Detail	Info
Background	Newly elected Reform UK Cymru MS

Role

Legal and constitutional oversight — Reform's counterpart to Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid's Counsel General)
Shadow portfolio covering legal policy, constitutional matters, and Welsh devolution settlement
Role confirmed by the detailed X/Twitter shadow cabinet thread

Wikipedia Bio

Adrian Gwyn Mason is a Welsh politician serving as a Member of the Senedd for Clwyd since 2026 representing Reform UK. Mason was previously a member of the Welsh Conservatives, having previously contested unsuccessfully with the Tories in the 2017 Conwy County Borough Council election. He has previo

Source: Wikipedia — Adrian Mason

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Cai Parry-Jones — Shadow Finance & Government Efficiency

Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Shadow Cabinet Minister for Finance and Government Efficiency Constituency: Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg

Bio

Detail	Info
Background	MS for Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg (one of two Reform MSs for the constituency)
Known for	"Laptop-gate" — complained about being issued two laptops by the Senedd

Political Career

Shadow Finance portfolio covers budget scrutiny and efficiency savings
Role explicitly includes "Government Efficiency" — signalling Reform's anti-waste messaging
Made significant noise on transparency and politician perks

Key Statements & Quotes

"Transparency will be central to Reform's approach in Wales & won't hide the 'plush lifestyle' enjoyed by politicians for decades. Why should politicians not have to work in the same conditions created for teachers & nurses?"
Said on the Senedd floor he'd "rather see the Union Jack flying outside the Senedd than the Ukrainian flag" — reported by Welsh-language media (Newyddion S4C)

Wikipedia Bio

Cai Tomos Parry-Jones is a Welsh politician for Reform UK Wales who has served as Member of the Senedd for Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf since May 2026.

Source: Wikipedia — Cai Parry-Jones

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Transparency messaging: "Cai Parry-Jones says transparency will be central to Reform's approach in Wales & won't hide the 'plush lifestyle' enjoyed by politicians for decades"
Welsh-language backlash over Union Jack comments: "Mae'r Aelod o'r Senedd, Cai Parry-Jones o Reform, yn dweud y byddai'n well ganddo weld Jac yr Undeb yn hedfan y tu allan i'r Senedd yn lle baner Wcráin"
Sarcasm: "Wow, you Reformers are certainly spending a lot of time in the Senedd toilets. Did you bump into Cai Parry Jones?"
Criticism: "About a week ago, Cai Parry-Jones lambasted the Tories and promised you were going to be (unlike them) serious opposition"
"I'm thinking Cai should start calling himself Cai RT P" (suggesting he should change party again)

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Christiana Emsley — Shadow Fairness, Families & Communities

**Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Shadow Cabinet Minister for Fairness, Families and Communities Constituency: Unknown (newly elected 2026)

Bio

Detail	Info
Background	Newly elected Reform UK Cymru MS

Role

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Claire Archibald — Shadow Social Care

**Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Shadow Minister for Social Care Constituency: Unknown (newly elected 2026)

Bio

Detail	Info
Background	Newly elected Reform UK Cymru MS

Role

Shadow portfolio covering social care policy
Social care is a major policy area in Wales given the aging population and NHS integration needs
Additional role confirmed by the detailed X/Twitter shadow cabinet thread

Wikipedia Bio

Susan Claire Archibald is a Reform UK Wales politician serving as a Member of the Senedd for Ceredigion Penfro since May 2026. She was previously a councillor for the Monkton ward on Pembroke Town Council, since May 2025. On 19 May 2026 she was announced as Reform's shadow minister for social care.

Source: Wikipedia — Claire Archibald

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Dan Thomas — Leader of Reform UK Cymru / Leader of the Opposition

Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Leader of Reform UK Cymru / Leader of the Opposition in the Senedd Constituency: Unknown (newly elected 2026)

Bio

Detail	Info
Full name	Dan Thomas
Current office	Reform UK Wales MS

Political Career

Led Reform UK Cymru to a breakthrough 34 seats in the 2026 Senedd election
Accused Rhun ap Iorwerth of being "distracted by constitutional issues" at first FMQs
Backed Reform MS who said Senedd shouldn't fly Ukraine flag
Appointed Corey Edwards (disgraced Nazi-salute candidate) as special adviser
Announced full shadow cabinet on 19 May 2026

Wikipedia Bio

Daniel Thomas (born c. 1981) is a British politician who has served as leader of the opposition in Wales and leader of Reform UK Wales since 2026. He was elected as a member of the Senedd (MS) for Casnewydd Islwyn in the 2026 election. Thomas previously served as a Member of Barnet London Borough Co

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"So it's one rule for Rhun ap Iorwerth and another rule for Dan Thomas? Makes sense to me"

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Francesca O'Brien — Shadow Local Government, Housing & Planning

**Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Shadow Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning Constituency: Unknown (newly elected 2026)

Bio

Detail	Info
Background	Newly elected Reform UK Cymru MS

Role

Shadow portfolio for council funding, housing policy, planning reform
Key issues: council tax, affordable housing, planning permission rules

Wikipedia Bio

Francesca Dominique Angela O'Brien (born October 1987) is a Reform UK Wales politician, who has served as Member of the Senedd for Gŵyr Abertawe and Shadow Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning since May 2026. She is also a councillor, representing the Mumbles ward on Swansea Council.

Source: Wikipedia — Francesca O'Brien

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Gaz Thomas — Shadow Disabilities, Mental Health & Veterans

**Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Shadow Minister for Disabilities, Mental Health and Veterans Constituency: Unknown (newly elected 2026)

Bio

Detail	Info
Background	Newly elected Reform UK Cymru MS

Role

Shadow portfolio covering disabilities policy, mental health services, and veterans' affairs
Additional role confirmed by the detailed X/Twitter shadow cabinet thread

Wikipedia Bio

Dr. Gareth "Gaz" Thomas is a Welsh politician who has served as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg since May 2026. A member of Reform UK Wales, Thomas unsuccessfully contested Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare in the 2024 general election, coming second to Welsh Labour's Gerald Jone

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Helen Jenner — Deputy Leader / Shadow Education & Welsh Language

Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Deputy Leader of Reform UK Cymru & Shadow Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language Constituency: Unknown (newly elected 2026)

Bio

Detail	Info
First announced	First name rolled out in the shadow cabinet announcement on 19 May 2026
Welsh language	Fluent Welsh speaker

Political Career

Appointed Deputy Leader alongside Education & Welsh Language portfolio
Role covers both Welsh-medium and English-medium education policy
Made clear on Radio Wales Breakfast that Reform would "oppose further powers for Cardiff Bay"

Wikipedia Bio

Helen Jenner (born 1988 or 1989) is a Welsh politician who has served as Reform UK Wales's deputy leader since April 2026, and as Member of the Senedd for Bangor Conwy Môn since May 2026. She also serves as Shadow Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language.

Source: Wikipedia — Helen Jenner

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter search, 27 May 2026

"LEADER of the Opposition Dan Thomas announces his Shadow Cabinet starting with: HELEN JENNER appointed Deputy Leader & Shadow Cabinet Minister for Education & the Welsh Language. A key step in building a formidable Reform team"
"NEW: Reform Wales has announced Helen Jenner MS as their Deputy Leader & Shadow Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language"
Policy stance noted: "Earlier on Radio Wales Breakfast, Helen Jenner made clear that Reform would oppose further powers for Cardiff Bay"

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James Evans — Shadow Health, Prevention & Sport

Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Shadow Cabinet Minister for Health, Prevention and Sport Constituency: Unknown (newly elected 2026)

Bio

Detail	Info
Background	Newly elected Reform UK Cymru MS
Welsh language	Can speak some Welsh (fluency level unclear)

Role

Announced as Shadow Minister for Health, Prevention and Sport
Covers NHS scrutiny, preventative health policy, and sports funding
Health is the largest portfolio (55% of Welsh Government budget)

Wikipedia Bio

James Evans is a Welsh Reform UK politician and farmer, who has served as a Member of the Senedd (MS) since the 2021 Senedd election, first for Brecon and Radnorshire and then, since 2026, for Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd. He also currently serves as Shadow Minister for Health, Prevention and Sport. Evans

Source: Wikipedia — James Evans (Welsh politician)

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter search, 27 May 2026

Named in the shadow cabinet thread as "@JamesEvansMS: Shadow Cabinet Minister for Health, Prevention and Sport"
Welsh language discussion: "I know that Helen Jenner is fluent and James Evans can speak Welsh (not sure how fluent he is though)"
Nation.Cymru reported in September 2025 that Matthew MacKinnon (former adviser to Conservative MS James Evans) was now Reform UK's Director of External Affairs — suggesting Evans was previously a Conservative MS

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Jason O'Connell — Shadow Economy & Transport

**Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Shadow Cabinet Minister for Economy and Transport Constituency: Unknown (newly elected 2026)

Bio

Detail	Info
Background	Newly elected Reform UK Cymru MS

Role

Covers business support, economic development, transport infrastructure
Portfolio includes roads funding, rail devolution, and business rates

Wikipedia Bio

Jason O'Connell is a Welsh politician who has served as a Member of the Senedd (MS) for Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr since 2026. Originally elected as an independent, and briefly serving as a Conservative, before defecting to Reform UK Wales in 2024, he served as the Torfaen County Borough Councillor f

Source: Wikipedia — Jason O'Connell

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Named in the Reform shadow cabinet thread as "@jason_oco: Shadow Cabinet Minister for Economy and Transport"
Noted as having blocked a user on X/Twitter

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Laura Anne Jones — Shadow Food, Farming & Rural Affairs

Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Shadow Cabinet Minister for Food, Farming and Rural Affairs Constituency: South Wales East

Bio

Detail	Info
Background	Former Conservative. Defected to Reform UK.
Experience	Widely considered the most experienced Reform MS in terms of prior political career

Role

Shadow portfolio covering agriculture, food policy and rural development
Critical of Welsh Government's agricultural policies including the slurry ban

Twitter/X Discussion

Source: Nitter search, 27 May 2026

"NEW: Reform Wales has announced Laura Anne Jones as their Shadow Cabinet Minister for Food, Farming and Rural Affairs"
"Laura Anne Jones defected TO Reform. You just cited a woman who looked at the Conservatives and decided Reform was the better option"
"Jason O'Connell and Laura Anne Jones have also blocked me, as well as a whole bunch of Reform supporters" — suggesting combative online presence
"The only Reform MS with sufficient experience maybe Laura Anne Jones. But I can't see her having support within her own group let alone anyone else!"
Welsh criticism: "Dyma Laura Anne Jones. Cyn Tori. Aelod Reform yn y Senedd. Collwr Gwael. Ych a fi. #BlocioGanLaura"

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Louise Emery — Shadow Culture, Tourism & Hospitality

**Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Shadow Minister for Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Constituency: Clwyd

Bio

Detail	Info
Background	Newly elected 2026
Previous	Former Conservative councillor (Conwy County Borough Council, Llandudno Town Council)
Defection	Resigned from Conservatives for Reform UK in July 2025

Key Statements & Quotes

On leaving the Conservatives: "I am so frustrated at how our country is stagnating and declining. We need a shake up"
In her first statement as shadow minister: "The answer is balance, proper support and common sense, evidence-led policy. Not barriers and burdens"

Role

Shadow portfolio for culture, tourism and hospitality
Challenged the First Minister directly in her first media appearance
Pressing for fewer "barriers and burdens" on the tourism/hospitality sector

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Sarah Cooper-Lesadd — Shadow Children, Young People & Skills

**Last updated: 27 May 2026 Role: Shadow Cabinet Minister for Children, Young People and Skills Constituency: Unknown (newly elected 2026)

Bio

Detail	Info
Background	Newly elected Reform UK Cymru MS

Role

Portfolio: children's services, youth policy, skills training and apprenticeships
Covers early years education, looked-after children, and post-16 training

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Home Education in Wales: Law, Regulation and the 2026 Register

Last updated: 2026-08-25

Semantic Summary

Wales is in the middle of the biggest change to home-education law since the 1996 Education Act. Home education is currently legal, deregulated and lightly overseen: parents have a duty under section 7 of the Education Act 1996 to secure a suitable full-time education, there is no legal requirement to follow the Curriculum for Wales or to register with a local authority, and LAs can only request to see a home-educated child.[28] That is about to change. Through the UK's Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 — which Wales opted into via a Legislative Consent Motion passed by the Senedd on 17 March 2026 (37 votes to 13) — a mandatory Children Not in School register will come to Wales, along with a requirement for local authority consent before children subject to child-protection enquiries can be deregistered.[24][25] The measures are not yet in force: they need Welsh secondary legislation, statutory guidance and public consultation, and the timing will be decided by the next Welsh Government.[24]

The scale explains the shift: 7,176 children were known to be electively home educated in Wales in 2024-25 — 15.3 per 1,000 pupils, up from 1.6 per 1,000 in 2009-10, and roughly triple the 2,517 known in 2018-19.[26][27] The Welsh Government's own framing is blunt: "The real number of home-educated children is not known and there is no oversight of the education these children are receiving and who is providing it."[24]

Basic Information

Type: Devolved education policy / law (Wales)
Legal basis: Section 7, Education Act 1996 (parent duty); Section 436A (LA duty to identify children not in suitable education); Education (Pupil Registration) (Wales) Regulations 2010
Key change: Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 — Children Not in School register (Wales opted in via LCM, 17 March 2026)
Status: Register measures passed into primary law but not yet in force; secondary legislation, statutory guidance and consultation still to come
Scale: 7,176 known EHE children (2024-25); 15.3 per 1,000 pupils; real number unknown

The current legal framework (before the register)

The parental duty

In Wales, education is compulsory but school attendance is not.[28] Section 7 of the Education Act 1996 places the duty on parents to secure an "efficient full-time education suitable to his age, ability and aptitude" — and, in the Welsh wording, to any additional learning needs (ALN) the child may have — either by regular attendance at school or otherwise.[28] Parents need no qualifications to home educate, can teach the child themselves or use tutors and groups, and are not required to follow the Curriculum for Wales or meet any hours criteria.[28] The guidance is explicit that LAs must not judge the suitability of home education against the Curriculum for Wales.[28] Home-educating a group of five or more children of compulsory school age at a single location can tip an arrangement into the definition of an independent school, which must be registered with the Welsh Government (Education Act 2002 s159) — but individual parents educating their own children are not treated as running a school.[28]

Deregistration mechanics

To withdraw a child from a maintained school in Wales, parents give written notification to the school; the school removes the child's name from the admissions register under Regulation 8(1)(d) of the Education (Pupil Registration) (Wales) Regulations 2010 and must notify the local authority within ten school days (Regulation 12(3)).[28] No local authority permission is required — unless the child attends a special school, where LA consent is already required under the 2010 Regulations.[24] These regulations are different from the ones in England.[24]

Local authority powers (currently weak)

Section 436A of the Education Act 1996 places a duty on LAs to identify children in their area who are not on a school roll and not receiving suitable education otherwise than at school.[28] But in practice, if a child has never been to school or the parent does not notify voluntarily, the LA may not know the child exists.[24] LAs can request to meet the family and see and speak with the child, but currently cannot mandate a meeting — and the Welsh Government notes that some home-education support groups in Wales actively advise families not to meet with their LA, which has become more of a problem in recent years.[24] Where education is deemed unsuitable, LAs can begin the section 437(1) notice and school attendance order process.[24]

The guidance

The current statutory guidance — "Elective home education: guidance for local authorities" — is on GOV.WALES (HTML edition first published 11 March 2025, following the Welsh Government's 2023 reissue).[28] It is informed by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Article 2 of Protocol 1 of the ECHR (parental convictions respected, but parents are "not the sole arbiters" of what constitutes a suitable education).[28]

Scale in Wales

7,176 children were known to be electively home educated in Wales in 2024-25 — the highest number on record, up from 2,517 in 2018-19 and 1,399 in 2014-15.[24][26][27]
The rate is 15.3 per 1,000 pupils, up from 1.6 per 1,000 in 2009-10 and increasing every year since; rates have risen in all local authorities.[26]
Ceredigion has the highest rate — 32.6 per 1,000 in 2024-25 (33.8 female, 31.4 male) — and has consistently since 2009-10.[26][27]
Blaenau Gwent had the highest proportional growth: over 32 times its 2009-10 rate.[26]
The most common age is 15 — 49.6 per 1,000 female and 37.8 per 1,000 male 15-year-olds were home educated in 2024-25; the 16-year-old rate is 27 times its 2009-10 level.[26]
Caveats: parents notify LAs voluntarily unless they have withdrawn a child from school, so the true figure is higher than 7,176.[26] Even so, home-educated children remain under 2% of all children in Wales.[27]
Context: EOTAS (LA-arranged education otherwise than at school, a separate category) also grew to 3,014 pupils in 2024-25, with 45% of those mainly educated outside school eligible for free school meals versus 18.4% of pupils in school — a reminder that the out-of-school population skews disadvantaged, though EOTAS and EHE are legally distinct.[26]

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 and Wales

How Wales got here

The Welsh Government's own elective home education policy package has been underway since 2018, with multiple consultations on registration and monitoring.[24] Rather than wait for separate Welsh primary legislation, the Welsh Government chose to opt the relevant provisions of the UK's Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill into Wales through the legislative consent process: the first Legislative Consent Memorandum was laid on 24 March 2025, and the Senedd debated and passed the motion on 17 March 2026, by 37 votes to 13.[24] The Bill received Royal Assent in April 2026 as the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026.[24][25]

Wales did not take the Act wholesale — the Welsh Government requested only the parts aligned with its own policy aims: children not in school, child employment, and certain social services measures.[24]

What the register will require

Once in force (not yet), the children-not-in-school measures will:

Require parents to tell their LA if their child is of compulsory school age and not on roll at a school in Wales — currently there is no such duty.[24]
Establish a local authority Children Not in School register covering home-educated children, children in LA EOTAS provision, and children under agreed flexi-schooling arrangements; parents of home-educated children must provide information about the education and what it includes.[24][25]
Require LA consent before a child can be removed from a school roll where the child is on the child protection register or subject to section 47 child protection enquiries (Children Act 1989).[24][25] Consent for special-school deregistration already exists in Wales.[24]
Allow LAs to continue to request to see the child in the learning environment; a parent's refusal to meet may trigger the school attendance order process.[24]
Leave intact: the section 7 parental right, the freedom not to follow the Curriculum for Wales, and the absence of new inspection powers — the Act does not license home education or grant LAs rights of entry.[24][25]

What is still undecided

The Wales-specific measures are not yet in force. The operational detail — what information parents must provide, how the register operates — will be set in secondary legislation and statutory guidance, subject to public consultation, and the Welsh Government has stated that decisions on when and how to implement will be taken by the next Welsh Government.[24][25] The existing deregistration process (2010 Regulations + 2023/2025 guidance) continues to govern families until then.[25]

Why the change: the safeguarding drivers

Two child practice reviews in Wales into the deaths of home-educated children — including CYSUR's review (CYSUR 1/2024) into the death of a seven-year-old home-educated child in 2024, where the parent had refused to meet the LA home-education team and submitted written evidence instead — prompted the Children's Commissioner for Wales and the Safeguarding Board CYSUR to call for primary legislation.[24]
The Welsh Government's position: "For most children, home-education is not a safeguarding issue," but there have been instances in England and Wales where home education was "a factor in a child's death," and the current system "makes it easy for vulnerable children to slip under the radar."[24]
A pilot register — the Children Act 2004 (Children Missing Education Database) (Pilot) (Wales) Regulations 2025 — ran across seven Welsh LAs as a passive information-sharing database for children missing from education; the CNIS register is a deliberate shift from that passive pilot to active accounting for all children not in maintained schooling.[25]

Politics and reaction

The Children's Commissioner for Wales (Rocio Cifuentes) has said families sometimes see home education as the "only option" when children struggle at school, and has pressed the Welsh Government to ensure "all children in Wales can be accounted for and that none are invisible."[27]
The Welsh Government's public line mirrors Westminster's: "Whilst the majority of children are best served by attending school, we recognise the right to home educate."[27]
The Senedd vote split 37-13, with the LCM process letting the Senedd scrutinise the Bill as it changed through Parliament; all LCM history is on the Senedd's business pages.[24]
Online home-education communities in Wales reacted strongly to the LCM, and the Welsh Government itself notes some groups actively advise parents not to meet LAs — a dynamic the new law is partly designed to change.[24][25]

How Wales compares with England

Same parent law: section 7 of the Education Act 1996 applies in both England and Wales, and the new Act updates that shared framework.[24]
Different mechanics: Wales has its own pupil-registration regulations (2010) — notably, LA consent to deregister from a special school is already required in Wales, and schools have ten school days to notify the LA.[24]
Different curriculum context: Wales has the Curriculum for Wales; home-educated children in both nations are free not to follow the national curriculum.[24][28]
Same destination: England and Wales will both operate children-not-in-school registers under the same 2026 Act, but England's implementation (via DfE) and Wales's (via Welsh secondary legislation) are separate processes, and Wales retains the power to shape its own detail through guidance and regulations.[24][25]

Bottom line

Home education in Wales is currently legal, free of curriculum requirements and — for families that never enrol a child — effectively invisible to the state. The 2026 Act changes the accountability layer, not the parental right: a compulsory register, information duties, and safeguarding consent before deregistration, with the operational detail still to be consulted on by the next Welsh Government. The tension running through the whole debate is the same one as in England: the state cannot assess the suitability of an education it cannot see, and the families who most need support (or oversight) are often the ones least likely to engage voluntarily.[24][28]

Sources

[24] https://www.gov.wales/childrens-wellbeing-and-schools-act-2026-and-elective-home-education-html — Welsh Government: CWS Act 2026 and elective home education [25] https://homeschoolstartguide.com/blog/children-not-in-school-register-wales — Homeschool Start Guide: CNIS Register Wales (2026 law explainer) [26] https://www.gov.wales/pupils-educated-other-school-september-2024-august-2025-html — Welsh Government: Pupils educated other than at school 2024-25 (SFR 76/2025) [27] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyrjxz3pn1o — BBC Wales: Home schooling almost triples since Covid [28] https://www.gov.wales/elective-home-education-guidance-html — Welsh Government: Elective home education guidance (statutory)