Tag: Plaid Cymru

PoliticsdomesticOct 16, 2026

Welsh Government and Labour Strike Budget Deal with £60m for ALN

The Plaid Cymru-led Welsh government has reached a breakthrough mini-budget agreement with the opposition Labour Party, securing an additional £60m for children with additional learning needs. This deal follows a previous failure to pass spending plans over the summer, after Labour had initially rejected lower offers and demanded a significantly higher funding injection. The supplementary budget is scheduled for debate in the Senedd on November 3, with reactions varying across political parties and headteacher unions.

WalesWelsh GovernmentPlaid CymruWelsh LabourEducation

PoliticsOct 5, 2026

First Minister Demands New Deal to Make Wales Equal to Scotland

Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has formally requested a 'new deal' from UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The proposal seeks to transfer significant powers—including policing, justice, and rail infrastructure—to the Senedd, aiming to place Wales on an equal constitutional footing with Scotland. Speaking at the Plaid Cymru conference, ap Iorwerth emphasized that while he remains hopeful for a collaborative relationship, he is prepared to hold the UK government accountable. He also addressed the challenging fiscal environment, noting that the Welsh government must implement strict budget discipline while seeking to reverse real-terms funding cuts.

WalesDevolutionPlaid CymruUK PoliticsRhun ap Iorwerth