FMQs: First Minister talks himself into trouble on health while PISA scores praised
“I’m responsible for the NHS in Wales….except that bit” Following the general election debates over the last couple of days …
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FMQs: Labour’s 2019 manifesto commitments put under the microscope
Nearly all of this afternoon’s unannounced questions to the First Minister revolved around Labour’s 2019 UK election manifesto – which …
Read More FMQs:….actually, Health Questions
Health Minister, Vaughan Gething (Lab, Cardiff S. & Penarth), was filling in for the First Minister today due to illness. …
Read More FMQs: Labour’s infrastructure record criticised following further A465 project delay
“It’s never your fault, First Minister” With news that A465 dualling between Gilwern and Brynmawr has been delayed again – …
Read More FMQs: Tories accused of “weaponising” the NHS ahead of UK election
First Minister won’t be drawn on PISA test “hypotheticals” The latest round of results from the international PISA test – …
Read More FMQs: Airports, Pacers and Exam Factories
Obviously, there are a lot of Brexit-related developments this week and AMs are expected to allow a debate on the …
Read More FMQs: Labour accused of broken promises on GP access and Pacer trains
Broken promises on GP access? Adam Price AM (Plaid, Carms. E.& Dinefwr) called back to a 2011 Labour manifesto commitment …
Read More FMQs: Clash over cancelled operation figures
Clash over cancelled op figures Leader of the Opposition, Paul Davies AM (Con, Preseli Pembs.) asked how many operations have …
Read More FMQs: Welsh Government’s “Brighter Futures” Brexit report questioned
As the First Minister’s still in Japan, Finance Minister & Trefnydd/Leader of the House, Rebecca Evans (Lab, Gower), was filling …
Read More FMQs: Labour’s 32-hour working week policy proposal defended
Shorter working weeks “an excellent policy” Leader of the Opposition, Paul Davies AM (Con, Preseli Pembs.), focused on some of …
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FMQs: New Term, Old Arguments
Slowcoach Leader of the Opposition, Paul Davies AM (Con, Preseli Pembs.), criticised the Welsh Government’s slow pace of work on …
Read More FMQs: Broken Commitments, Whitewashes & Anti-Semitism
If you thought the last FMQs of the term would be an easy ride for the First Minister, then you …
Read More FMQs: “Democratic legitimacy” of Boris Johnson’s prosperity fund comments questioned
Off the rails Leader of the Opposition, Paul Davies AM (Con, Preseli Pembs.) told a story about the experiences of …
Read More FMQs: Unionists “pose the greatest threat to the Union”
No need to apologise, Deputy Minister Adam Price AM (Plaid, Carms. E. & Dinefwr) picked up on Lee Waters’ recent …
Read More FMQs: First Minister rejects suggestions of “inaction” over Bridgend Ford
Welsh Government business support comes under fire again Leader of the Opposition, Paul Davies AM (Con, Preseli Pembs.), asked when …
Read More FMQs: Independence of proposed Community Health Council replacement questioned
Welsh-speakers “treated like second-class citizens” by healthcare and universities Plaid Cymru leader, Adam Price AM (Plaid, Carms. E. & Dinefwr), …
Read More FMQs: Waiting Times, Batteries & Patient Voices
70,000 people waiting longer than six weeks for outpatient appointments in north Wales Leader of the Opposition, Paul Davies AM …
Read More FMQs: Brexit deal “can no longer be credibly pursued”
Off the buses? Adam Price AM (Plaid, Carms. E. & Dinefwr) raised the matter of First Group are considering divesting …
Read More FMQs: Sabres rattled and desks thumped ahead of European election
With the recent formal recognition of the Brexit Party group and the upcoming European Parliament election, this afternoon’s FMQs was …
Read More FMQs: Has Wales run out of cold storage space for food?
Brexit: Has Wales run out of cold storage space? Plaid Cymru leader, Adam Price AM (Plaid, Carms. E. & Dinefwr), …
Read More FMQs: First Minister stands by under-fire Health Minister
Mark Drakeford still has confidence in the Health Minister As the fallout continues from last week’s reports into the Cwm …
Read More FMQs: “No single person” to blame for damning Cwm Taf maternity report
This afternoon’s session was dominated by today’s announcement that maternity services at two Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board hospitals have …
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FMQs: “No talks, no sites identified” regarding nuclear waste burial
First Minister accepts High Court inquiry judgement The first question from Plaid Cymru leader, Adam Price AM (Plaid, Carms. E. …
Read More FMQs: Call for investigation into possible Ministerial Code breach
Public procurement “not fit for purpose” Leader of the Opposition, Paul Davies AM (Con, Preseli Pembs.) focused his attention on …
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