Walescast

A Ban and a Boycott

Reform politicians partially boycotted the Senedd after politician Joe Martin was barred from speaking in the chamber over comments that white people are being "replaced"

Climate, Cash and the Wales Green Party's Next Chapter

Fliss and James talk to the Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability from COP31. They also preview the Welsh Government's Draft Budget and what it could mean for

The First Minister's First Six Months

On this episode of Walescast Fliss and James catch up with Rhun ap Iorwerth six months after he led his party to victory in the Senedd election. They discuss the covid re

UK Budget 2026: What’s in it for Wales?

No big surprises, but plenty of smaller measures the government hopes can help ease cost of living pressures. So, what has the Chancellor unveiled, and what does the 2026

What's Going on With Council Tax?

Wales' Finance Minister has announced that the Welsh Government wants to delay a revaluation of homes for council tax purposes until 2032. Fliss and James are joined by D

Plaid and Labour Strike a Deal

Fliss and James are joined by guests to unpack the Welsh Government's agreement with Labour on its mini-budget. Politicians from the Welsh Conservatives, Welsh Labour and

Can Wales Finally Fix the M4 and Menai Bottlenecks?

Plaid Cymru has unveiled plans to address two of Wales' most notorious transport bottlenecks - the M4 in the South and the Menai Strait crossing in the North. Nick Servi

What Did We Learn from Plaid Cymru's Conference?

The First Minister took to the stage in Llandudno to deliver his first conference speech since winning the Senedd election. Before an expectant audience, he celebrated Pl

Andy Burnham's Big Pitch: What's in it for Wales?

Andy Burnham has set out his vision for transforming Britain, including a pledge to end the state pension triple lock from 2030 to help fund a new National Care Service i

An Interview with the Prime Minister

Ahead of the annual Labour Party conference, the Prime Minister is in Manchester and talks to our Political Editor Gareth Lewis about independence, the future of devoluti

Reform Reshuffles and NHS Targets

Following Reform UK Wales' first week under new leader Helen Jenner, our Political Correspondent Dan Davies walks us through the party reshuffle and what her leadership m

Who's the New Leader of Reform in Wales?

Following a difficult week for Reform in Wales, Nigel Farage arrived on the steps of the Senedd to unveil Helen Jenner MS as the party's new Welsh leader. She takes over

What's childcare got to do with the Welsh Government's budget talks?

Plaid Cymru’s biggest challenge in government so far may be securing enough support in Cardiff Bay to get its Budget over the line. With negotiations continuing between P

Reform Under Pressure as Senedd Returns

It's been a difficult week for Reform UK Wales. Dan Thomas, who led the party during their successful Senedd election campaign, has stepped down as Welsh leader after bei

Is Westminster's Time Coming to an End?

For the first time since devolution began, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are all led by first ministers who support leaving the United Kingdom. Following a press c

'Must try harder' - Wales' poor PISA results

Fliss studies the latest PISA results that show Wales has fallen further behind other UK nations, as well as taking a look back at the Reform party conference.

When we met Helen Jenner at the Pritchard Jones Institute

Fliss and James are in Newborough, on Anglesey, to meet Reform UK's Welsh Deputy Leader. Joining her at the Pritchard Jones Institute they chat about her upbringing, care

Has Plaid Cymru's 100 Day Plan Paid Off?

We have come to the end of Plaid Cymru's 100 Day Plan. But, what have they achieved in that time? Fliss catches up with BBC Wales' Political Editor Gareth Lewis to find o

When we met Heledd Fychan at the National Lido of Wales

James is in Ynysangharad Park, overlooking the National Lido of Wales, to chat with Heledd Fychan MS. Recently appointed Minister for Culture and Sport in the new Plaid C

When we met Ken Skates at Shotton Steelworks

Fliss and James meet the new Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates MS at the John Summers Clock Tower on the former Shotton Steelworks site. In a wide-ranging conversation, they