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π¨ 75 DAYS TO GO π¨
Weβre officially 75 days away from the Senedd election.
π³οΈ 75 days.
π΄ Walesβ future on the ballot.
π£ Follow Talking Wales for clear, Wales-first coverage.
What is a βplenaryβ in the Senedd?
Itβs the main meeting where all MSs come together to debate laws, question ministers, and make key decisions for Wales.
Media accuracy starts with location.
Health, education, housing and transport are devolved. Reporting policy without saying βin Walesβ confuses responsibility and undermines public understanding.
βIn Walesβ isnβt nitpicking β itβs correct.
There's a lack of understanding around welfare in Wales. So often a target for politicians, the reality of life being supported by welfare is rarely discussed and explained. If you listen to one thing this week, this podcast will enlighten and educate. talking.wales?podcast=afte...
Polling companies use a much lighter green.
How the Senedd looks right now.
Wonder how May will compare?
π Talking Wales Book Club
Weβre reading Setting the Record Straight: Capturing the Voices of Women in Welsh Politics.
Follow for updates and discussion.
The Crown Estate in Wales explained.
It controls much of the Welsh seabed, including rights for offshore wind.
It is not devolved, so income from Welsh seabed leases goes to the UK Treasury.
This has sparked debate about control and accountability.
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The Senedd in numbers π
π 26 years since it was established in 1999.
π19 years since the Senedd building opened.
π60 Members so far, rising to 96 from 2026.
πEach MS will represent around 33,000 people across Wales.
New Senedd election poll has just dropped and it's quite astonishing.
Walesβ democratic deficit was simple: decisions made far away, consequences felt here. Devolution and the Senedd aimed to close that gap and give Wales a voice in shaping its own future. Explore more on the Talking Wales Podcast.
New Senedd election poll has just dropped and it's quite astonishing.
Walesβ democratic deficit was simple: decisions made far away, consequences felt here. Devolution and the Senedd aimed to close that gap and give Wales a voice in shaping its own future. Explore more on the Talking Wales Podcast.
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Reflections on the Caerffili by election and the state of play heading towards the Senedd elections in May. Have a listen and share your thoughts talking.wales?podcast=a-tu...
Wales has its own parliament and growing powers β but public understanding hasnβt kept pace.
Low Senedd turnout and misplaced blame arenβt just apathy. Theyβre symptoms of weak political education in a devolved system.
Why Wales Needs a Political Education π
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Wales is talked about often β but rarely on its own terms.
Welsh voices arenβt absent. Theyβre filtered, flattened, or ignored unless they fit UK-wide narratives shaped elsewhere.
Why Welsh Voices Still Struggle to Be Heard π
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Save the date. 05/01/26 a new kind of news service for Wales is coming.
Join us at 10 am as we discuss the future of energy in Wales
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Immigration and the NHS, a personal experience... talkingwales.co.uk?p=1137&=1
Join us at 10 as we discuss the left behind communities of South Wales and look for potential solutions.
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Join us tomorrow on YouTube Sunday 2nd of November at 10am for an online discussion on poverty in the south Wales valleys, the causes and potential solutions. www.youtube.com/@TalkingWales
