Tag: Wales

Thursday, May 10th 2018 - 08:13 UTC
Story of a Falklands donated Spitfire and its pilot, which crashed in Wales

Remains of one of the ten Spitfires paid for by the people of the Falkland Islands during WWII which was found back in 1979, forty years later led to a search on the incident, the pilot, his family and even possibly an appropriate monument to the 20-year old Sergeant, reports the Shropshire Star.
Monday, April 23rd 2018 - 09:05 UTC
Welsh Labour needs a “radical” new leader: party has been in office since the creation of the Assembly

The next Welsh Labour leader must “shake-up” the party after almost two decades in power, a former Welsh secretary has said. Carwyn Jones is to step down as the party's leader and first minister in the autumn.
Wednesday, January 17th 2018 - 10:12 UTC
Wales will take steps to protect its interests, unless changes are made to EU Withdrawal bill

First Minister Carwyn Jones has said he will take steps to protect Welsh powers after Brexit if UK ministers do not change their EU withdrawal bill. He claimed the way Theresa May planned to bring powers back from Brussels was a “fundamental assault” on devolution.
Tuesday, November 21st 2017 - 09:27 UTC
Wales and Galicia sign bilateral accord to minimize Brexit impact for fishing sector

Galicia and Wales intend to sign their own bilateral agreement to try to minimize the impact that Brexit will have and avoid damage to the fishing sector. The announcement was made by Galician president Alberto Núñez Feijoo, after having obtained a positive response to his invitation to the Welsh prime minister, Carwyn Jones.
Monday, September 25th 2017 - 11:05 UTC
Wales blasts May for being “incapable of listening to other people's views”

The prime minister and her cabinet “lack the basic skills” to get a good Brexit deal, Wales First Minister Carwyn Jones has claimed. Addressing the Labour Party conference in Brighton, the First Minister said Theresa May was “incapable of listening to other people's views”.
Tuesday, September 5th 2017 - 08:26 UTC
“Useful first meeting”, between Welsh First Minister and Theresa May's deputy

Carwyn Jones has said there is “some way to go” before the Welsh Government can support the Brexit bill transferring EU law to Parliament. It follows what the first minister called a “useful” first meeting with Damian Green, Theresa May's deputy.
Wednesday, August 23rd 2017 - 09:03 UTC
Scotland and Wales question Westminster's “power grab” and “rejection of the principle of devolution”

The Scottish and Welsh first ministers have agreed to work together on amendments to the Brexit repeal Bill which they said is an “unashamed move to centralize decision-making power in Westminster”.
Thursday, August 17th 2017 - 12:05 UTC
Scotland and Wales coordinate opposition to Brexit “green” legislation

Scottish and Welsh environment ministers are to meet to co-ordinate opposition to Brexit legislation. The two administrations fear the Westminster government is planning to take over powers which are currently devolved, but exercised in Brussels.
Saturday, July 15th 2017 - 08:25 UTC
Wales, Scotland warn of a “constitutional crisis” if changes are not made to Brexit bill

High-level Brexit talks between the UK government and devolved administrations are stalled because of the political crisis in Northern Ireland, it has been claimed. Meetings of the joint ministerial committee (JMC), the forum intended to bring together the administrations in Westminster, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast, are understood to be on hold because of the lack of a power-sharing executive in Northern Ireland.
Tuesday, July 28th 2015 - 05:38 UTC
Carwyn Jones grateful to Chubut for helping preserve Welsh language and culture

Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones said it was an honor and a privilege to be in Chubut for the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the first Welsh settlers arrival in Patagonia, and thanked provincial governor Martin Buzzi for organizing the event and helping to preserve Welsh traditions, culture and language.