Pure Politics

Trump's 'unacceptable abuse of power' should be met with stronger challenge than that given by Starmer - Rhun ap Iorwerth

More than 1,500 residents and businesses have now signed a petition lead by Member of the Senedd Samuel Kurtz calling for a Banking Hub in Pembroke Dock, as the campaign to restore face-to-face banking services in the town continues to gather momentum.

Commenting on the announcement that Wales’ first offshore wind farm will be located at the Erebus site off the South Pembrokeshire coast, local MS Samuel Kurtz said:

The list of candidates standing for election to Pembrokeshire County Council in the Fishguard North East ward has been published.

Local businesses are being urged to check their new rateable values immediately to understand whether recent changes could increase their business rates bills.

Local Senedd Members Paul Davies MS and Samuel Kurtz MS have expressed frustration and concern following a statement from the Welsh Government Transport Secretary on the Irish Sea Taskforce, which failed to reference either of Pembrokeshire’s ports.

Two Welsh offshore wind projects have secured contracts in the latest UK Government auction, marking a significant step forward for Wales' renewable energy ambitions and deliver thousands of jobs.

Local business owners across West Wales are being invited to an online briefing on Monday 26^th January at 10:30 am to understand the impact of forthcoming Business Rates changes, as concerns grow about sharp increases in rateable values for retail, hospitality and tourism businesses.

EXPLOSIVE new poll shows Plaid Cymru surging ahead in Wales (+7%) in new Wales Senedd poll as Labour plummets to fourth place

The upcoming Senedd election is a historic opportunity for Wales to elect a Plaid Cymru Government focused on getting to grips with the issues facing the country, Rhun ap Iorwerth is expected to say during a press conference today (Tuesday 13 January 2026).

Samuel Kurtz MS has written to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Mark Drakeford MS, calling on the Welsh Government to follow the UK Labour Government’s apparent change of direction on business rates in England and warning that rising rateable values are pushing Welsh businesses to the brink.

As each new year begins, there is often talk of it being a catalyst for change. A new health routine, a new job, or perhaps even a new home. Politically, however, 2026 does mark a year of real change for us here in Wales.