Senedd expansion is a pivotal moment for devolutionSomething historic happened yesterday, something good. What happened in the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) was the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill passed and did so with over 2/3rds of the chamber voting in favour. News...Posted 09 May 2024
New Senedd Bill is an investment in Welsh democracyYesterday in the Senedd, the First Minister, Mark Drakeford, said “democracy only flourishes if you tend the garden to which it is sowed”. He was speaking in a statement around the recent publication of the...Posted 31 Jan 2024
Welsh Government introduce Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) BillNext year the Senedd will mark a quarter of a century since its establishment. For many of those 25 years it has been apparent that the Senedd is too small. At just 60 members the...Posted 18 Sep 2023
Success as Labour vote overwhelmingly to increase the size of the SeneddWelsh Labour members voted overwhelmingly on Saturday to back a new package of reforms to modernise the Senedd. This is the culmination of nearly 20 years of discussions around reforming the Welsh Parliament, particularly in...Posted 07 Jul 2022
Welsh Labour conference vote is a big boost to campaign for Senedd reformWith just 60 elected members, Wales’ Parliament has long been under-resourced. But that problem has grown as Wales acquired more responsibilities – without the representatives needed to properly scrutinise legislation. For as long as there...Posted 16 Mar 2022
Why the Senedd needs more membersWith just 60 elected members, Wales’ Parliament has long been under-resourced. But that problem has grown as Wales acquired more responsibilities – without the representatives needed to properly scrutinise legislation. Changes to the size of...Posted 13 Mar 2022
Labour and Plaid Cymru deal is a big step forward for Wales’ democracyThis week saw a historic moment in Wales. Standing on the steps of the Senedd on Monday afternoon, Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford and Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price announced The Co-operation Agreement, setting out...Posted 23 Nov 2021
Welsh democracy is under threat, we need more members of the Senedd now more than everJust a few short weeks out from the Senedd elections and it’s clear that the election campaign has now hit full swing. With polls suggesting some uncertainty parties are already setting out their stalls on...Posted 09 Apr 2021
Wales’ Parliament has long been under-resourced – it’s time to change thatWith just 60 elected members, Wales’ Parliament has long been under-resourced. But that problem has grown as Wales acquired more responsibilities – without the representatives needed to properly scrutinise legislation. Changes to the size of...Posted 11 Sep 2020