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Constitutional crisis ‘brewing’ over Wales Bill

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10 years ago

January 29, 2016

Jonathan Edwards: Warned of ‘constitutional crisis’

DAVID CAMERON has been accused of treating Wales as a ‘second class nation.’ The Prime Minister was warned of a ‘brewing constitutional crisis’ this week, unless significant amendments are made to the Draft Wales Bill.

Questioning David Cameron during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday (Jan 13) Plaid Cymru MP Jonathan Edwards said the draft Wales Bill contains provisions which would reverse key parts of the 2011 settlement – which was overwhelmingly endorsed in a referendum. Unless amended, Mr Edwards told the House of Commons, the National Assembly is likely to oppose the Bill during the Legislative Consent process, sparking a constitutional crisis. The Carmarthen East and Dinefwr MP said he would never support a Bill that gives the UK Government a veto over Welsh matters.

Mr Edwards said: “The Bill in its current form claws back powers from Wales, undermining the 2011 settlement overwhelmingly endorsed by the people of Wales in a referendum. The Draft Bill also undermines the recommendations of the cross-party Silk Commission and singles out Wales for a second class devolution settlement. “Plaid Cymru cannot support a Bill which gives the UK government the green light to veto Welsh matters; this demeans the spirit of the 2011 referendum when Wales voted to transfer primary law making powers from Westminster to Cardiff.

“Plaid Cymru will never accept Wales being treated like a second class nation. The next Government of Wales Bill should move Wales towards the same powers being made available to Scotland and Northern Ireland and shouldn’t include provisions which allows Westminster to veto decision by Welsh Government Ministers. “These veto and consent clauses do not apply in the case of Scotland and Northern Ireland, so why is the Prime Minister allowing them to apply to Wales?

“Unless significant amendments are made, Plaid Cymru will vote down the Bill in both Westminster and in the National Assembly. The votes of Plaid Cymru Assembly Members will be crucial during the Legislative Consent process where we could secure a majority vote against the Bill, sparking a constitutional crisis.”

Community

Milford Haven Sea Cadets celebrate offshore voyage success

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6 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

SIX CADETS from Milford Haven Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets have completed a challenging week-long offshore voyage aboard T.S. John Jerwood.

The cadets took to the water for a demanding but enjoyable week, gaining a number of qualifications despite difficult weather conditions.

The unit congratulated all six cadets on their achievements and thanked the Sea Cadet Offshore team for making the voyage possible.

A spokesperson said: “Voyages like this are only made possible by the brilliant Sea Cadet Offshore team. Thank you for the amazing work you do to allow this amazing opportunity to be possible.

“BZ all!”

The Milford Haven unit also thanked West Wales District Sea Cadets, South West Area Sea Cadets, Sea Cadets Offshore, South West Area Senior Staff Officer, and RFCA for Wales for their support.

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Nearly 100 attend Big Green Service at St Davids Cathedral

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8 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

COMMUNITY EVENT CELEBRATES FAITH, NATURE AND ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE

NEARLY 100 people gathered at St Davids Cathedral for the Big Green Service, a celebration of faith, community action and care for the natural world.

The service brought together worshippers, local churches and chapels, members of the Cathedral congregation, and visitors from across the world.

Those taking part included EcoDewi, Erw Dewi, Hope Worship Band, the Cathedral Choristers, Canon Sheridan, Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi, Mamgu Welshcakes, the refreshments team, Cathedral staff and volunteers.

Visitors also attended from California, Philadelphia, Belgium, Malaysia and Patagonia.

Organisers said the event was a reminder to be grateful for the planet and to continue working together to protect it for future generations.

Community

Tenby 10k raises more than £20,000 for Paul Sartori

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9 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A POPULAR Tenby road race has raised more than £20,000 for Paul Sartori Hospice at Home.

Runners and sponsors taking part in last year’s Tenby 10k raised £20,559.07 for the Pembrokeshire charity, which provides hospice care to people in their own homes.

The race, organised by Waterfront Community Runners, took place in October 2025 and was well supported by locals and visitors, who lined the route through the town to cheer on competitors.

Laura Hugman, Chief Executive of Paul Sartori, has now received the cheque, presented by a selection of those who took part in the event.

This year’s Tenby 10k will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, on a closed-road, two-lap course through the centre of Tenby.

More than 400 runners have already signed up, with entries now past 40 per cent capacity and organisers expecting the event to sell out again.

Anyone wishing to take part can enter at www.waterfrontcommunityrunners.co.uk.

All proceeds from this year’s race will again be donated to the Paul Sartori Foundation.

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