19 May 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the First Minister: The First Minister's Priorities
Thank you very much for the question and, once again, welcome to a second Member from Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf to the Senedd.
19 May 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the First Minister: The First Minister's Priorities
Thank you very much for that question, and could I welcome the Member for Bangor Conwy Môn to the Senedd? It's very important, of course, that we do think about the pupils and what we want to enable them to achieve, but also to achieve for those who support…
19 May 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the First Minister: The First Minister's Priorities
Diolch yn fawr iawn, and I welcome Zaynub Akbar to the Senedd. I have to be particularly careful in answering this question, as you nominated me to be the First Minister. [Laughter.] Who knows? I might not be here, were it not for Zaynub Akbar. But I agree…
19 May 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the First Minister: The First Minister's Priorities
A number of issues were touched on. I wouldn't have been happy if it hadn't started with a complaint, but we'll make sure, of course, that statements get to you on time. A number of issues. On health, I'll use the words: we clearly face an emergency within…
19 May 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the First Minister: The First Minister's Priorities
Thank you very much for that contribution.
19 May 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the First Minister: The First Minister's Priorities
Diolch yn fawr iawn. I also welcome the leader of the Labour group here. I welcome and embrace the robust opposition and scrutiny I know we will receive. If it helps, I didn't try to be awkward, but I fully expect awkwardness from time to time, and I will…
19 May 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the First Minister: The First Minister's Priorities
Can I welcome the leader of the opposition to the Senedd? He is quite right, of course, to say that the political landscape in Wales did change in this election, and it's certainly my intention at all times, as the First Minister, to reflect the plurality of…
19 May 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the First Minister: The First Minister's Priorities
I am conscious that we are merely custodians as we work in the pursuit of an ideal that we hope will long outlive any of us here: the betterment of the nation we love. A new administration with a new approach, one that inspires us to move with a new energy…
19 May 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the First Minister: The First Minister's Priorities
Llywydd, I have no intention of forgetting the value and power of words. I am here to honour the promises that I have made to the people of Wales, and I know that I am speaking on behalf of the whole Government when I say that. The path will not always be…
19 May 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the First Minister: The First Minister's Priorities
I have a number of core missions: cutting waiting lists, raising standards in our schools, creating jobs, supporting businesses, tackling child poverty, helping households with the cost-of-living crisis and standing up for Wales. The Cabinet Minister for…
19 May 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the First Minister: The First Minister's Priorities
Llywydd, I vowed to lead a Government that would bring new energy, new ideas and new leadership, and I’m pleased that our first week in office has made a clear statement of intent in that regard. I was pleased to speak with Prime Minister Keir Starmer last…
19 May 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the First Minister: The First Minister's Priorities
Thank you very much. Llywydd, fellow Members of the Senedd, as we meet for the second time as a Senedd since the election less than two weeks ago, I do hope that my Government's desire to maintain momentum and to get on immediately in making a difference to…
12 May 2026 , Plenary
Nomination of the First Minister under Standing Order 8
Thank you all very much. [Applause.]
12 May 2026 , Plenary
Nomination of the First Minister under Standing Order 8
Llywydd, I will end with this: when compassion is backed by the courage to act, and when recognition of our potential today meets a collective aspiration to secure a better tomorrow, that is when our nation's voice will sing the loudest. That is how we know…
12 May 2026 , Plenary
Nomination of the First Minister under Standing Order 8
The Plaid Cymru Government will be here to serve everyone in every community, urban and rural, old and young, whether they speak Welsh or do not, those who have always been here and those who are new amongst us, south, east, west and north. Where there is…
12 May 2026 , Plenary
Nomination of the First Minister under Standing Order 8
I would also like to congratulate party leaders: Jane Dodds, Darren Millar and Ken Skates on their re-election. I know they will bring the same energy and passion to proceedings in the seventh Senedd, as they did in the last. To our colleagues in the Green…
12 May 2026 , Plenary
Nomination of the First Minister under Standing Order 8
Thank you very much, all. Thank you, Llywydd, first of all, and congratulations to you on being elected to the role, and to the Deputy Presiding Officer too. I know that the success and reputation of our Senedd are matters that are very close to your heart…
12 May 2026 , Plenary
Nomination of the First Minister under Standing Order 8
Rhun ap Iorwerth.
4 March 2026 , Plenary
Short Debate: How can Wales protect, enhance, and enshrine our world-leading cultural organisations for the enrichment of the people of Wales and beyond?
It's the Chair of the committee.
4 March 2026 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The rail network
I can't quite believe that the Welsh Government, facing the continued injustice of a lack of firm commitment on spending for rail in Wales that's been going on for decades—an injustice that's been going on at the hands of successive UK Governments, both…
4 March 2026 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The rail network
Thank you very much, Llywydd. I'm grateful to everyone who's participated in this afternoon's debate. It's a debate on an issue the people of Wales have long since come to a conclusion is about far more than how we travel from A to B, but a matter of real…
4 March 2026 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The rail network
Thank you for taking the intervention, and I welcome that comment. It is a very important comment to make. And does the Member agree with me that there is an opportunity lost to invest in other parts of the economy when, for example, the growth deal in north…
4 March 2026 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The rail network
I was talking to Lord Wigley in the past few days about exactly the same exercise having been done for the north Wales main line by UK Governments in 1975-76. The promise was made, the plan was drawn up; we're still waiting 50 years on. That's why people have…
4 March 2026 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The rail network
Will you take an intervention?
4 March 2026 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The rail network
Does the Member accept that there is no announcement of a £14 billion investment in rail in Wales?
