9+ hour, 17+ min ago   (119+ words) It’s hard to believe really that Ricky Bell, the new boss of Glasgow Council, is only the second leader of the city to be appointed from the Scottish National Party because it feels like they’ve been in charge far longer…...

11+ hour, 20+ min ago   (509+ words) A second petition has been launched opposing possible M4 junction closures around Newport, as concerns over the future of the motorway continue among residents. The latest petition, created by Danielle Powell, has attracted 239 signatures and is now just 11 short of the…...

18+ hour, 6+ min ago   (367+ words) Your editorial on Andy Burnham’s devolution plans rightly argues that greater local power must be accompanied by greater scrutiny (The Guardian view on Burnham’s devolution plans: power must be accompanied by scrutiny, 6 September). I work as a bid manager in…...

23+ hour, 41+ min ago   (477+ words) Leaders in the United Kingdom nations of Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and Northern Ireland are planning to start a campaign to break up the Union, as per a report by The Telegraph. The publication reports that a summit is being organised…...

1+ day, 23+ min ago   (705+ words) Rhun ap Iorwerth appeared on Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg ahead of an historic meeting(Image: Jeff Overs/BBC/PA Wire) The first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will meet for a historic meeting in Cardiff on Monday. Since…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (817+ words) KARACHI: Speakers at a programme called for the creation of new administrative units or provinces and constitutionally empowered local governments (LGs), arguing that Pakistan’s existing provincial structure has failed to cope with rapid population growth, urban expansion and worsening governance....

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (510+ words) THE momentum for constitutional change is “undeniable” and Westminster “must prepare for a post-UK future”, John Swinney has said ahead of meetings with the first ministers of Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland’s First Minister will speak to Plaid Cymru leader…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (522+ words) The mayor of London must be allowed to raise and retain money locally to fund major transport infrastructure projects like the Bakerloo Line extension, ministers have been told. Under current rules, Sir Sadiq Khan has to lobby central government for…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (160+ words) The Unionist parties in the Senedd need to get used to the fact that Plaid Cymru got more votes and more Senedd members. The people of Wales were fed up with Labour's mismanagement and wanted change. They didn't want the…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (146+ words) Plaid Cymru misunderstands that devolution places responsibility for many aspects of Welsh daily life on its own elected representatives, including 11 essential areas, e.g. education, health, and transport. Most decisions and funding in Westminster are directed at England, but with London controlling…...