Wales’ role in UK-EU relations has greatly diminished since Brexit, with open democratic debate replaced by diktat and decisions made in the shadows, MSs warned.
WALES and Ireland should strive for greater ties at a crucial juncture in the countries’ shared history, the Senedd heard. / Delyth Jewell led a debate on a report following an inquiry into Wales-Ireland relations.
Brexit and inflation blamed over ‘devastating’ plans to close Llangefni 2 Sisters factory
25/01/2023
Brexit and inflation have been blamed as two of the key factors behind plans to close a poultry factory on Anglesey. / He said the company’s chief executive had cited Brexit and the impact on trading conditions as one of the main causes behind the factory’s potential closure.
Conservative MS raises concerns over delays with post-Brexit replacement grant for EU funding
18/01/2023
A Welsh Conservative has told the Senedd that the new UK subsidy control regime is taking so long to navigate that it’s having a detrimental impact on a business in his constituency.
UK government plans to scrap thousands of EU laws at the end of 2023 should be reconsidered, according to a cross-party group of Senedd members.
The UK Government is set to break its promises to match the funding nations and regions of the UK received before Brexit, Whitehall sources have warned.
Majority of Leave voters don’t think Brexit should be used to remove Wales’ devolved powers
22/02/2022
A majority of Leave voters in Wales believe that Brexit should not be used to remove powers from the Senedd, according to findings from researchers at Cardiff University’s Wales Governance Centre.
A MAJORITY of leave voters in Wales wouldn’t back removing powers from the Senedd in the name of making the most of Brexit.
Darren Millar, who represents Clwyd West, came under fire from Plaid Cymru Deputy Leader Rhun ap Iorwerth for keeping his EU citizenship, while voting to take it away from others.
Darren Millar, the MS for Clwyd West, has retained his EU citizenship, despite voting to take it away from others.
Joyce Watson, Labour regional Senedd Member for Mid and West Wales, recently asked what Wales was doing to protect its ports at the Welsh Parliament.
Tory who likened violent attack on US Capitol to second Brexit referendum campaign is new Welsh leader
24/01/2021
Tory who likened violent attack on US Capitol to second Brexit referendum campaign is new Welsh leader.
Welsh Government legal action over trade law
17/01/2021
The Welsh Government plans to take the UK government to court over a new law that sets the rules of trade between different UK nations after Brexit.
A Tory website has published an article calling for the abolition of the Senedd because the party can’t win elections in Wales.
Senedd members have rejected a post-Brexit law on trade in the UK after claims it would "neuter" devolution.
The UK government is threatening to "undermine devolution", "impose its will on Wales" and "profoundly" limit the Senedd's powers after Brexit, it is claimed.
Internal Market Bill: UK’s five most senior bishops say Brexit legislation will fracture the country
19/10/2020
The legislation begins its passage through the House of Lords on Monday and is likely to be heavily amended.
UK ministers are granting themselves powers to spend on infrastructure in Wales.
The Welsh Government's approach to agreeing post-Brexit legislation with the UK government is "high-risk and flawed", a report has said.
Proposals due to be published on Thursday by the UK Government will see powers in at least 70 policy areas previously controlled by the EU flow instead to Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast
Senior figures in Scotland and Wales warn Brexit is bringing a ‘statutory fist crashing down’.
Brexiteer slammed for calling for Welsh Senedd to be scrapped so he can cross border for beach [4 mins]
14/05/2020
A Tory Brexiteer MP has been slammed by his own colleague for his “wrong and unhelpful” remarks about Welsh democracy.
Decision by Northern Ireland’s MLAs will not affect UK’s departure from EU at end of month.
UKIP's ruling body has agreed to campaign against devolution in Wales, calling for a poll on the future of the National Assembly for Wales.
The Welsh Government has officially shifted its position on Brexit. It will now primarily argue for the UK to stay in the EU, rather than for its previous proposals for leaving with a deal on the single market and customs union which it said would protect Welsh jobs, prosperity and security.