Speeches and questions

24 June 2026, Plenary

Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Stillbirth and neonatal mortality

During the COVID pandemic, I led the Welsh part of the But Not Maternity campaign. We exposed the profound unfairness of families being separated at the most vulnerable moments of pregnancy, birth and loss. It was a time when you could still sit in the pub in…

24 June 2026, Plenary

Topical Questions

Over the coming days, schools across Wales are closing their doors because of the extreme heat, forcing parents and carers to make childcare arrangements at short notice. I've just had my own watch ping with the same notice for tomorrow. But this…

24 June 2026, Plenary

Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Finance

I welcome the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability's announcement yesterday of a new climate and nature plan to deliver net zero by 2040, in line with Plaid Cymru's manifesto commitments. Given that individuals, small business, and local…

10 June 2026, Plenary

Reform UK Debate: Childcare offer

Let us not forget that Reform UK's entire Senedd manifesto contained nothing on childcare at all—not a single proposal. At a time when families across Wales are struggling, this omission speaks volumes about their priorities. Of course, it's mainly women who…

12 May 2026, Plenary

Nomination of the First Minister under Standing Order 8

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