Zaynub Akbar

Speeches

44

33 in Plenary, 11 in committee

Words spoken

5,311

Spoken in Welsh: 0%

Votes cast

52

of 52 held while sitting

Committee attendance

100%

2 of 2 meetings

Voted with the government

98%

51 of 52 votes where it took a side

Votes against own party

0

Oral questions asked

4

Written questions tabled

5

Speeches count contributions in Plenary and committees, leaving out the Llywydd's and deputies' chairing. Votes cast are out of the votes held while the Member sat. Against party means voting for when most of the Member's own party voted against, or the other way round; abstaining doesn't count.

• Housing25%
• Poverty and the cost of living20%
• The NHS14%
• Public health9%
• The economy and jobs9%
• Councils and public services9%
• Childcare7%
• Universities, colleges and skills7%

Share of this Member's speeches that touch each brief. A speech can touch more than one.

1. 21 October 2026, Plenary

   Members' Legislative Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): An NHS first Bill

   Thank you to Gwyn for bringing this debate to the Chamber. I'm pleased to contribute to this debate, which shines a light on the importance of keeping our NHS in public ownership, and not fall victim to creeping privatisation. At some point, every one of us…

2. 21 October 2026, Plenary

   Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language

   Diolch, Weinidog. People retrain for many reasons: after losing a job, returning to work after raising a family, or starting a new chapter following a career break. Others come to Wales with valuable qualifications and skills that go unrecognised, despite the…

3. 21 October 2026, Plenary

   Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language

   6. What is the Welsh Government doing to support adult learners who are retraining for new careers? OQ64766

4. 14 October 2026, Plenary

   Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport

   Participating in sport brings many benefits, as we all know. It provides physical health, mental health and well-being, while also providing opportunities to build community and bring people together. But barriers to participation can prevent people from…

5. 13 October 2026, Plenary

   Legislative Consent Motion: The Armed Forces Bill

   Diolch, Deputy Llywydd. As Chair of the Equality, Human Rights and Social Justice Committee, I am pleased to contribute to this debate on the legislative consent motion for the Armed Forces Bill. I am sure Members across the Chamber will recognise the…

6. 13 October 2026, Plenary

   Questions to the First Minister

   Effective Government is underpinned by taking a collaborative, cross-sector and holistic approach to policy development and decision making. It recognises that many of the challenges facing Wales cannot be addressed by individual departments working in…