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UK and Ireland leaders fear for union’s future under Farage-led government https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/04/uk-ireland-leaders-fear-union-future-nigel-farage-led-government #Politics #UkNews #Ireland #NorthernIreland #Wales #Scotland #WorldNews #Europe #Brexit #GoodFridayAgreement #NigelFarage #ReformUk #MarkDrakeford #ScottishIndependence #ScottishPolitics #WelshPolitics #NorthernIrishPolitics

UK and Ireland leaders fear for union’s future under Farage-led government https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/04/uk-ireland-leaders-fear-union-future-nigel-farage-led-government #Politics #UkNews #Ireland #NorthernIreland #Wales #Scotland #WorldNews #Europe #Brexit #GoodFridayAgreement #NigelFarage #ReformUk #MarkDrakeford #ScottishIndependence #ScottishPolitics #WelshPolitics #NorthernIrishPolitics

UK and Ireland leaders fear for union’s future under Farage-led government https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/04/uk-ireland-leaders-fear-union-future-nigel-farage-led-government #Politics #UkNews #Ireland #NorthernIreland #Wales #Scotland #WorldNews #Europe #Brexit #GoodFridayAgreement #NigelFarage #ReformUk #MarkDrakeford #ScottishIndependence #ScottishPolitics #WelshPolitics #NorthernIrishPolitics

UK and Ireland leaders fear for union’s future under Farage-led government https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/04/uk-ireland-leaders-fear-union-future-nigel-farage-led-government #Politics #UkNews #Ireland #NorthernIreland #Wales #Scotland #WorldNews #Europe #Brexit #GoodFridayAgreement #NigelFarage #ReformUk #MarkDrakeford #ScottishIndependence #ScottishPolitics #WelshPolitics #NorthernIrishPolitics

No Schoolwide Mobile Ban For Wales, First Minister Declares

First Minister Mark Drakeford confirms Wales will not have a schoolwide mobile phone ban. Guidance for schools and parents will be developed instead.

#WalesEducation, #MobilePhonesInSchools, #MarkDrakeford, #SchoolPolicy, #DigitalWellbeing

https://newsletter.tf/wales-schools-no-nationwide-mobile-phone-ban/

Unlike some other UK areas, Wales will not ban phones in all schools. The government will give advice to schools on how to manage phone use.

#WalesEducation, #MobilePhonesInSchools, #MarkDrakeford, #SchoolPolicy, #DigitalWellbeing
https://newsletter.tf/wales-schools-no-nationwide-mobile-phone-ban/

Birthplace of hymn Cwm Rhondda saved by fundraising drive https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/12/cwm-rhondda-bread-of-heaven-hymn-chapel-saved-welsh-fundraising #Wales #Christianity #Heritage #Religion #UkNews #Culture #MarkDrakeford #Politics #WorldNews #WelshGovernment #WelshPolitics

Birthplace of hymn Cwm Rhondda saved by fundraising drive https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/12/cwm-rhondda-bread-of-heaven-hymn-chapel-saved-welsh-fundraising #Wales #Christianity #Heritage #Religion #UkNews #Culture #MarkDrakeford #Politics #WorldNews #WelshGovernment #WelshPolitics

Birthplace of hymn Cwm Rhondda saved by fundraising drive https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/12/cwm-rhondda-bread-of-heaven-hymn-chapel-saved-welsh-fundraising #Wales #Christianity #Heritage #Religion #UkNews #Culture #MarkDrakeford #Politics #WorldNews #WelshGovernment #WelshPolitics

Birthplace of hymn Cwm Rhondda saved by fundraising drive https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/12/cwm-rhondda-bread-of-heaven-hymn-chapel-saved-welsh-fundraising #Wales #Christianity #Heritage #Religion #UkNews #Culture #MarkDrakeford #Politics #WorldNews #WelshGovernment #WelshPolitics

Birthplace of hymn Cwm Rhondda saved by fundraising drive https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/12/cwm-rhondda-bread-of-heaven-hymn-chapel-saved-welsh-fundraising #Wales #Christianity #Heritage #Religion #UkNews #Culture #MarkDrakeford #Politics #WorldNews #WelshGovernment #WelshPolitics

Councils warn £6.4bn Welsh Government funding plan still leaves schools and care services under pressure

The provisional figures, published today, promise an average 2.7% increase in funding for local authorities, with a guaranteed minimum uplift of 2.3%. Newport receives the largest rise at 4.3%, reflecting growth in its school‑age population. But the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) says the overall £169m cash increase falls far short of the £560m shortfall councils expect to face next year.

Education and social care at the sharp end

Education already accounts for nearly 40% of council spending in Wales, and the strain is visible locally. Carmarthenshire, which will receive £384.8m next year — up £8.9m, or 2.3% — has embarked on a programme of school closures and mergers in recent years, citing rising costs and falling pupil numbers.

Swansea, meanwhile, will receive £494.1m, an increase of £16.1m, also at the minimum 2.3% uplift. Neither council has yet commented publicly on the draft settlement, but WLGA modelling suggests that even a 3% increase would still leave councils hundreds of millions short, raising the prospect of further cuts or tax hikes across Wales.

Leaders warn of structural pressures

WLGA Labour Group Leader Andrew Morgan OBE said the settlement “offers a degree of stability” but warned that “social care, homelessness, education and workforce costs continue to rise faster than resources can keep up.”

Independent Group Leader Mark Pritchard described the gap between demand and resources as “untenable,” warning redundancies would be inevitable without additional support. Plaid Cymru’s Gary Pritchard said many councils were already operating at the limits of what is safe or sustainable, and called for reform of the funding formula. Liberal Democrat Group Leader Jake Berriman added that rural and semi‑rural areas face higher delivery costs that a flat percentage uplift “simply doesn’t reflect.”

Political pressure mounts

Plaid Cymru’s Heledd Fychan MS warned the settlement could lead to “council tax increases of 22% or 14,000 job losses,” while Welsh Conservative shadow local government secretary Joel James said the figures showed the need for “fundamental change” to the funding system.

The Welsh Government said the draft budget marked only the start of negotiations. Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government Jayne Bryant said the settlement was designed to give councils “the stability they need to set budgets which protect and deliver core frontline services.” Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford added that ministers would work closely with councils and opposition parties to ensure the final budget “safeguards jobs and protects frontline services.”

The final settlement is expected in January following consultation and Senedd negotiations.

#budget #cllrAndrewMorgan #councilBudget #councilTax #garyPritchard #heleddFychanMs #jakeBerriman #markDrakeford #markPritchard #welshGovernment #welshLocalGovermentAssociation #wlga

https://www.europesays.com/uk/584053/ The big criticisms of Mark Drakeford and the one bit of praise in the UK Covid inquiry’s report #Britain #Covid19Inquiry #GreatBritain #MarkDrakeford #Politics #UK #UnitedKingdom #VaughanGething #Wales

https://www.europesays.com/uk/582922/ Mark Drakeford criticised over Brussels trip as Covid cases rose #Britain #Covid19Inquiry #GreatBritain #MarkDrakeford #Politics #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales

https://www.europesays.com/uk/536224/ Mark Drakeford says his electoral system a reason why Reform UK won’t win power in Wales #Britain #GreatBritain #MarkDrakeford #Politics #Senedd #SeneddElection #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales

Welsh councils warn of massive council tax rises or 13,000 job losses

Filling a gap from Welsh Government funding could see 20% rises in council tax, they have warnedMark Drakeford…
#NewsBeep #News #UnitedKingdom #GB #GreatBritain #MarkDrakeford #UK #WelshGovernment
https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/201048/

https://www.europesays.com/uk/451872/ Big change announced to council tax in Wales #Britain #GreatBritain #MarkDrakeford #Politics #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales #WelshGovernment

Da iawn #MarkDrakeford - a brilliant and passionate speech on behalf of the most vulnerable in society. His #WelshLabour colleagues and #WelshGovernment should reflect long and hard on his case for reforming school holidays to help children in the poorest families. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy99jy1p3kpo

#Senedd #Wales #WalesPol #Cymru #ysgolion #addysg #Labour

Da iawn #MarkDrakeford - a brilliant and passionate speech on behalf of the most vulnerable in society. His #WelshLabour colleagues and #WelshGovernment should reflect long and hard on his case for reforming school holidays to help children in the poorest families. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy99jy1p3kpo

#Senedd #Wales #WalesPol #Cymru #ysgolion #addysg #Labour

Da iawn #MarkDrakeford - a brilliant and passionate speech on behalf of the most vulnerable in society. His #WelshLabour colleagues and #WelshGovernment should reflect long and hard on his case for reforming school holidays to help children in the poorest families. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy99jy1p3kpo

#Senedd #Wales #WalesPol #Cymru #ysgolion #addysg #Labour

Da iawn #MarkDrakeford - a brilliant and passionate speech on behalf of the most vulnerable in society. His #WelshLabour colleagues and #WelshGovernment should reflect long and hard on his case for reforming school holidays to help children in the poorest families. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy99jy1p3kpo

#Senedd #Wales #WalesPol #Cymru #ysgolion #addysg #Labour

#MarkDrakeford tells how it is. #Brexit disaster has cost #Wales over a billion pounds. Further Wales has been left isolated by the Brexit catastrophe. We have a duty to all in the UK to reunite with our #EU family. rb.gy/d6qw7u #RejoinEU #ForeverEuropean #StandWithUkraine

#MarkDrakeford tells how it is. #Brexit disaster has cost #Wales over a billion pounds. Further Wales has been left isolated by the Brexit catastrophe. We have a duty to all in the UK to reunite with our #EU family. rb.gy/d6qw7u #RejoinEU #ForeverEuropean #StandWithUkraine

#MarkDrakeford tells how it is. #Brexit disaster has cost #Wales over a billion pounds. Further Wales has been left isolated by the Brexit catastrophe. We have a duty to all in the UK to reunite with our #EU family. rb.gy/d6qw7u #RejoinEU #ForeverEuropean #StandWithUkraine

#MarkDrakeford tells how it is. #Brexit disaster has cost #Wales over a billion pounds. Further Wales has been left isolated by the Brexit catastrophe. We have a duty to all in the UK to reunite with our #EU family. rb.gy/d6qw7u #RejoinEU #ForeverEuropean #StandWithUkraine

#MarkDrakeford tells how it is. #Brexit disaster has cost #Wales over a billion pounds. Further Wales has been left isolated by the Brexit catastrophe. We have a duty to all in the UK to reunite with our #EU family. rb.gy/d6qw7u #RejoinEU #ForeverEuropean #StandWithUkraine

I would put money on that they do, and I don't gamble.

#Wales #MarkDrakeford #UKpol #UKpolitics #GE2024 #Devolution #Labour

I would put money on that they do, and I don't gamble.

#Wales #MarkDrakeford #UKpol #UKpolitics #GE2024 #Devolution #Labour

I would put money on that they do, and I don't gamble.

#Wales #MarkDrakeford #UKpol #UKpolitics #GE2024 #Devolution #Labour

I would put money on that they do, and I don't gamble.

#Wales #MarkDrakeford #UKpol #UKpolitics #GE2024 #Devolution #Labour

I would put money on that they do, and I don't gamble.

#Wales #MarkDrakeford #UKpol #UKpolitics #GE2024 #Devolution #Labour

I think I know the real reason why commentators are describing #MarkDrakeford resigning as a shock announcement. He said five years ago that he would, and now he has. That's not what we expect of politicians!

I think I know the real reason why commentators are describing #MarkDrakeford resigning as a shock announcement. He said five years ago that he would, and now he has. That's not what we expect of politicians!

I think I know the real reason why commentators are describing #MarkDrakeford resigning as a shock announcement. He said five years ago that he would, and now he has. That's not what we expect of politicians!

#Welsh #firstminister and #LGBTQ+ #ally #MarkDrakeford #resigns

“When I stood for the leadership, I said that, if elected, I would serve for five years. Exactly five years have passed since I was confirmed as first minister in 2018,” Drakeford told reporters.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #UK #Wales #Politics #Representation #Culture #Allies

https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/12/13/welsh-first-minister-and-lgbtq-ally-mark-drakeford-resigns/

#Welsh #firstminister and #LGBTQ+ #ally #MarkDrakeford #resigns

“When I stood for the leadership, I said that, if elected, I would serve for five years. Exactly five years have passed since I was confirmed as first minister in 2018,” Drakeford told reporters.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #UK #Wales #Politics #Representation #Culture #Allies

https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/12/13/welsh-first-minister-and-lgbtq-ally-mark-drakeford-resigns/

#Welsh #firstminister and #LGBTQ+ #ally #MarkDrakeford #resigns

“When I stood for the leadership, I said that, if elected, I would serve for five years. Exactly five years have passed since I was confirmed as first minister in 2018,” Drakeford told reporters.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #UK #Wales #Politics #Representation #Culture #Allies

https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/12/13/welsh-first-minister-and-lgbtq-ally-mark-drakeford-resigns/

#Welsh #firstminister and #LGBTQ+ #ally #MarkDrakeford #resigns

“When I stood for the leadership, I said that, if elected, I would serve for five years. Exactly five years have passed since I was confirmed as first minister in 2018,” Drakeford told reporters.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #UK #Wales #Politics #Representation #Culture #Allies

https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/12/13/welsh-first-minister-and-lgbtq-ally-mark-drakeford-resigns/

#Welsh #firstminister and #LGBTQ+ #ally #MarkDrakeford #resigns

“When I stood for the leadership, I said that, if elected, I would serve for five years. Exactly five years have passed since I was confirmed as first minister in 2018,” Drakeford told reporters.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #UK #Wales #Politics #Representation #Culture #Allies

https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/12/13/welsh-first-minister-and-lgbtq-ally-mark-drakeford-resigns/

I'm not a #Labour supporter but I have a lot of respect for Mark Drakeford.

He's acted with honesty and integrity. He's always tried to do the right thing for people, sometimes in face of harsh criticism and short-term unpopularity.

The contrast between his reassuring and sensible approach during Covid with Boris Johnson's was stark.

Big thanks for him for working hard for Wales and I hope he enjoys whatever lies ahead.

#politics #WelshPolitics #Wales #WalesPol #MarkDrakeford

I'm not a #Labour supporter but I have a lot of respect for Mark Drakeford.

He's acted with honesty and integrity. He's always tried to do the right thing for people, sometimes in face of harsh criticism and short-term unpopularity.

The contrast between his reassuring and sensible approach during Covid with Boris Johnson's was stark.

Big thanks for him for working hard for Wales and I hope he enjoys whatever lies ahead.

#politics #WelshPolitics #Wales #WalesPol #MarkDrakeford

I'm not a #Labour supporter but I have a lot of respect for Mark Drakeford.

He's acted with honesty and integrity. He's always tried to do the right thing for people, sometimes in face of harsh criticism and short-term unpopularity.

The contrast between his reassuring and sensible approach during Covid with Boris Johnson's was stark.

Big thanks for him for working hard for Wales and I hope he enjoys whatever lies ahead.

#politics #WelshPolitics #Wales #WalesPol #MarkDrakeford

I'm not a #Labour supporter but I have a lot of respect for Mark Drakeford.

He's acted with honesty and integrity. He's always tried to do the right thing for people, sometimes in face of harsh criticism and short-term unpopularity.

The contrast between his reassuring and sensible approach during Covid with Boris Johnson's was stark.

Big thanks for him for working hard for Wales and I hope he enjoys whatever lies ahead.

#politics #WelshPolitics #Wales #WalesPol #MarkDrakeford

Er nad ydw i'n gefnogwr Llafur, mae gen i barch mawr at Mark Drakeford.

Dyn onest, egwyddorol, sy'n trio gwneud y gorau i bobl. Dwi ddim yn deall pam nad ydy e'n agored i #annibyniaeth er mwyn creu gwlad decach! Ond diolch iddo fe am ei waith.

#markdrakeford #Gwleidyddiaeth

Er nad ydw i'n gefnogwr Llafur, mae gen i barch mawr at Mark Drakeford.

Dyn onest, egwyddorol, sy'n trio gwneud y gorau i bobl. Dwi ddim yn deall pam nad ydy e'n agored i #annibyniaeth er mwym creu gwlad decach! Ond diolch iddo fe am ei waith.

#markdrakeford #Gwleidyddiaeth

Er nad ydw i'n gefnogwr Llafur, mae gen i barch mawr at Mark Drakeford.

Dyn onest, egwyddorol, sy'n trio gwneud y gorau i bobl. Dwi ddim yn deall pam nad ydy e'n agored i #annibyniaeth er mwym creu gwlad decach! Ond diolch iddo fe am ei waith.

#markdrakeford #Gwleidyddiaeth

Er nad ydw i'n gefnogwr Llafur, mae gen i barch mawr at Mark Drakeford.

Dyn onest, egwyddorol, sy'n trio gwneud y gorau i bobl. Dwi ddim yn deall pam nad ydy e'n agored i #annibyniaeth er mwym creu gwlad decach! Ond diolch iddo fe am ei waith.

#markdrakeford #Gwleidyddiaeth

Pink News: Mark Drakeford slams ‘cruel and hostile trans debate’ in Trans in the City awards speech https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/11/14/mark-drakeford-insists-that-trans-women-are-women-in-awards-speech/ #LGBT #LGBTQ #Trans #Lesbian #2SLGBTQ #TransintheCity #markdrakeford #Community #News #UK

Pink News: Mark Drakeford slams ‘cruel and hostile trans debate’ in Trans in the City awards speech https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/11/14/mark-drakeford-insists-that-trans-women-are-women-in-awards-speech/ #LGBT #LGBTQ #Trans #Lesbian #2SLGBTQ #TransintheCity #markdrakeford #Community #News #UK

Pink News: Mark Drakeford slams ‘cruel and hostile trans debate’ in Trans in the City awards speech https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/11/14/mark-drakeford-insists-that-trans-women-are-women-in-awards-speech/ #LGBT #LGBTQ #Trans #Lesbian #2SLGBTQ #TransintheCity #markdrakeford #Community #News #UK

Pink News: Mark Drakeford slams ‘cruel and hostile trans debate’ in Trans in the City awards speech https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/11/14/mark-drakeford-insists-that-trans-women-are-women-in-awards-speech/ #LGBT #LGBTQ #Trans #Lesbian #2SLGBTQ #TransintheCity #markdrakeford #Community #News #UK

More people in Wales support the new default 20mph speed limit than oppose it

#20mph #SpeedLimit #Cars #Cyclists #Pedestrians #MarkDrakeford #AndrewRTDavies #Labour #Tories #PlaidCymru #GreenParty #WalesPol #UKPol

More people in Wales support the new default 20mph speed limit than oppose it

#20mph #SpeedLimit #Cars #Cyclists #Pedestrians #MarkDrakeford #AndrewRTDavies #Labour #Tories #PlaidCymru #GreenParty #WalesPol #UKPol

More people in Wales support the new default 20mph speed limit than oppose it

#20mph #SpeedLimit #Cars #Cyclists #Pedestrians #MarkDrakeford #AndrewRTDavies #Labour #Tories #PlaidCymru #GreenParty #WalesPol #UKPol

More people in Wales support the new default 20mph speed limit than oppose it

#20mph #SpeedLimit #Cars #Cyclists #Pedestrians #MarkDrakeford #AndrewRTDavies #Labour #Tories #PlaidCymru #GreenParty #WalesPol #UKPol

More people in Wales support the new default 20mph speed limit than oppose it

#20mph #SpeedLimit #Cars #Cyclists #Pedestrians #MarkDrakeford #AndrewRTDavies #Labour #Tories #PlaidCymru #GreenParty #WalesPol #UKPol

Obviously there’s some problems here but when you think about it’s remarkable the extent to which Wales has largely escaped the trans panic

#Transphobia #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Wales #Cymru #MarkDrakeford #Labour #Tories #PlaidCymru #GreenParty #WalesPol #UKPol

Obviously there’s some problems here but when you think about it’s remarkable the extent to which Wales has largely escaped the trans panic

#Transphobia #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Wales #Cymru #MarkDrakeford #Labour #Tories #PlaidCymru #GreenParty #WalesPol #UKPol

Obviously there’s some problems here but when you think about it’s remarkable the extent to which Wales has largely escaped the trans panic

#Transphobia #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Wales #Cymru #MarkDrakeford #Labour #Tories #PlaidCymru #GreenParty #WalesPol #UKPol

Obviously there’s some problems here but when you think about it’s remarkable the extent to which Wales has largely escaped the trans panic

#Transphobia #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Wales #Cymru #MarkDrakeford #Labour #Tories #PlaidCymru #GreenParty #WalesPol #UKPol