I spoke in the Senedd today to ask the Cabinet Secretary for an update on the Welsh Government’s progress in repairing and maintaining local roads across Mid and West Wales.
You can watch my contribution and the Cabinet Secretary’s response below.
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I spoke in the Senedd this week to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
We must continue to support survivors, strengthen prevention efforts, and ensure that every woman and girl can live free from fear and harm.
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Join us on the Senedd steps on Monday evening (17 Nov) with @joycewatson.org.uk to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
Hear from survivors, #WhiteRibbon ambassadors, @janehutt.bsky.social, @welshwomensaid.org.uk & cross-party representatives.
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Ymunwch â ni ar risiau’r Senedd nos Lun 17 Tachwedd gyda @joycewatson.org.uk i nodi’r 16 Diwrnod o Weithredu yn Erbyn Trais ar sail Rhywedd.
Byddwn yn clywed gan goroeswyr, llysgenhadon #RhubanGwyn @janehutt.bsky.social @welshwomensaid.org.uk a chynrychiolwyr traws-bleidiol.
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I spoke in the Senedd this week during the Cabinet Secretary for Education’s statement ‘Our Bravery Brought Justice’—North Wales Safeguarding Board Child Practice Review.
You can watch my contribution and the Cabinet Secretary’s response in the video below.
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⏰️ When bowel cancer is detected early, 9 in 10 people survive.
🏴 Thanks to the reduction in the bowel screening age in Wales from 60 to 50 over the past four years, more than twice as many cases are now being detected.
🏥 A huge thank you to our incredible NHS staff who work tirelessly every day.
I asked the Cabinet Secretary in the Senedd today for an update on what the Welsh Government is doing to make council tax fairer for everyone in Wales.
Watch my question and the Cabinet Secretary’s response below 👇
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I spoke this week in the Senedd debate on the Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee Report: “Natural Resources Wales – Annual Scrutiny 2024–25.”
Watch my contribution and the response from the Deputy First Minister here 👇
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I asked the Cabinet Secretary for Education in the Senedd today what steps the Welsh Government is taking to tackle school attendance.
Watch my question and the response here 🎥👇
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🎥 This week in the Senedd, I asked the Cabinet Secretary for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to double the number of employee-owned businesses in Wales.
👉 You can watch the Cabinet Secretary’s response in the video below.
I held a short debate in the Senedd this week on "Eager about beavers: Downstreaming the managed reintroduction of beavers in Wales".
View my full contribution in the debate and the Minister’s response.
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I spoke in the Senedd this week to ask the First Minister what the Welsh Government is doing to encourage communities to use clean energy.
View my contribution and the response by the First Minister.
It was a real pleasure to visit the Dyfi Wildlife Centre, Cors Dyfi Reserve & Observatory last month alongside @carolynthomasms.bsky.social . A wonderful opportunity to experience local conservation in action.
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Public conveniences on key travel routes across Powys are to benefit from significant upgrades thanks to almost £500,000 of funding.
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📣 I spoke in the Senedd this week during the debate on the UK Government’s spending review.
✅ For the first time ever, Wales is receiving a historic financial settlement — the largest of its kind.
📽️ Watch my contribution in the video below.
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This week in the Senedd, I spoke to the Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing to press for action on reducing stillbirths and neonatal deaths in Wales.
📽️ Watch my question and the Minister’s response in the video below.
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🎥 This week, I spoke in response to the Cabinet Secretary's statement on Diversity and Inclusion Guidance for Political Parties.
You can watch my contribution here 👇
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I spoke in the Senedd this week on the issue of free ports.
View my contribution and the response by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning in the video here:
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I spoke in the Senedd today to ask the Cabinet Secretary to make a statement on non-domestic rates for small to medium sized retailers.
View my contribution and the response by the Cabinet Secretary in the video here.
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I spoke in the Senedd this week on the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill.
View my contribution in the video here.
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I spoke in the Senedd this week to ask the First Minister what assessment has been made of the impact on Wales of the UK-EU agreement.
View my contribution and the response by the First Minister in the video here.
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WEN are collecting the views of parents and carers about their experiences with childcare in Wales.
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Diolch @joycewatson.org.uk. Grateful to have your ongoing support in co-chairing the Senedd Cross Party Group for #Apprenticeships, supported by @colegau.cymru and @ntfwwbl.bsky.social www.colleges.wales/en/blog/post... #AWWales2025 @davehagendyk.bsky.social @jacksargeantms.bsky.social
A big thank you to @joycewatson.org.uk and Luke Fletcher MS @plaidcymru.bsky.social for co-hosting as part of the CPG on Apprenticeships. Your support helps highlight the vital role #apprenticeships play in building a skilled and prosperous Wales!
#GeniusDecision
In the Senedd International Women’s debate, Joyce Watson MS honours Welsh women lost to violence and highlights the Femicide Census: 2000 Women report. Notably, 1 in 8 women killed by men are over 70, and calls for collective action to end VAWG. Watch it here⬇️
I spoke in the Senedd this afternoon to ask what action the Welsh Government is taking to address the concerns raised by the farming sector following the statutory review of the Control of Agricultural Pollution Regulations.
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I spoke in the Senedd today to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Finance to make a statement on the Welsh Government's assessment of the impact of the UK spring statement on Wales.
View my contribution and the response by the Cabinet Secretary in the video below.
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I was honoured to sponsor and speak at today’s UN Day for the Elimination of Race Discrimination Conference at the Senedd.
A special thanks to Prof. Uzo Iwobi CBE, Chief Executive, Race Council Cymru and all partners for bringing together such an inspiring and thought-provoking event.
I spoke in the Senedd this week to ask the Cabinet Secretary to provide an update on the Welsh Government's public appointment procedures and to ensure we shape an inclusive, fair and representative Wales.
View my contribution in the video below.
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I spoke in the Senedd this afternoon in the debate on "International Women's Day – accelerating action."
View my contribution in the video below.
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