Senedd Sources

On this special episode of the Sources Podcasts, we're taking you to Liverpool for 24 hours at Labour Party Conference 2026. Hear the secrets of Political Christmas with Politico's Megan McElroy, More In Common's Louis O'Geran, Labour MP Jonathan Hinder, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting, former Andy Burnham advisor Kevin McKeever and more.Presented by Joe Hawkins.*************Welcome inside Welsh politics. Senedd Sources hears from those who have lived it in decision-forming and policy-making for Wales to assess politics, today, in Wales and for Wales. Join journalist Ollie Cole and former Welsh Labour adviser Jo Kiernan they share their experiences, and shape conversation about Welsh politics today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Senedd Sources podcast, Ollie and Jo analyse the latest Welsh political conferences, budget negotiations, and the challenges facing Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru as they navigate their new roles and upcoming elections. ***** Welcome inside Welsh politics. Senedd Sources hears from those who have lived it in decision-forming and policy-making for Wales to assess politics, today, in Wales and for Wales. Join journalist Ollie Cole and former Welsh Labour adviser Jo Kiernan they share their experiences, and shape conversation about Welsh politics today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senedd Sources has obtained a letter sent to local authorities across Wales detailing that the Government's Flying Start care programme is being renamed and rebranded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Next for Reform in Wales?Is Reform UK in crisis in Wales? In this episode of the Senedd Sources Podcast, we look at the latest upheaval inside Reform UK Wales — including a change of leadership, a defection to Plaid Cymru and questions over the party’s future direction.With Helen Jenner taking over as Reform UK Wales leader and Laura Anne Jones becoming deputy leader, we discuss what the changes mean for the party at the Senedd and its relationship with Reform UK’s Westminster leadership.We talk:🔹 Dan Thomas standing down as Reform UK Wales leader🔹 Helen Jenner taking over as leader🔹 Laura Anne Jones becoming deputy leader🔹 Sarah Cooper-Lessad leaving Reform UK for Plaid Cymru🔹 Reform’s changing position on the Senedd and devolution🔹 Plaid Cymru’s Programme for Government🔹 NHS waiting lists and the May 2027 target🔹 The future of Flying Start and tackling child poverty🔹 The Liberal Democrats’ role in Welsh politicsWith Reform UK continuing to reshape its Welsh operation, we ask what comes next for the party in Wales — and whether the changes mark a wider shift in its political direction.✉️ Get in contact!WhatsApp, Text or Voice Note: 0333 404 6507 (Start your message with the word Senedd)Email: [email protected] 📍 Subscribe for weekly breakdowns of Welsh and UK politics from inside the Senedd so you never miss an episode! #WelshPolitics #ReformUK #ReformUKWales #Wales #Senedd #WelshPoliticsPodcast #SeneddSources #WelshGovernment #PlaidCymru #NigelFarage #HelenJenner #WelshNews #WalesPolitics #UKPolitics #PoliticalPodcast ***** Welcome inside Welsh politics. Senedd Sources hears from those who have lived it in decision-forming and policy-making for Wales to assess politics, today, in Wales and for Wales. Join journalist Ollie Cole and former Welsh Labour adviser Jo Kiernan they share their experiences, and shape conversation about Welsh politics today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senedd Sources LIVE from the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff! 🎙️Hosts Ollie Cole and Jo Kieran are joined live on stage by Dafydd Trystan Davies (Plaid Cymru), Ken Skates (Welsh Labour), and Llyr Powell (Reform UK)—plus a surprise appearance from newly defected Senedd member Sarah Cooper-Lesadd. In one of the most explosive days in modern Welsh political history, Reform UK's Welsh leader Dan Thomas resigns following his arrest and release without charge, while Sarah Cooper-Lesadd stuns the chamber by defecting from Reform UK to Plaid Cymru.Listen as our panel reacts live to the breaking news, debates the latest ITV Wales opinion polls, clashes over the Welsh Government budget, and unpacks the future of devolution and independence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.