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Senedd Sources
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, as well as Jo Kiernan, former adviser to Welsh Labour First Ministers Rhodri Morgan and Carwyn Jones, now at Cavendish Consulting, and former Welsh Conservative candidate and adviser Craig Lawton of Grasshopper Communications, as they share their experiences, and shape conversation about…
Episodes
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Wales Short-Changed in the Budget? Prof Laura McAllister on Rail Funding, Devolution & Plaid Cymru
Is Wales getting a fair deal from Westminster? From rail investment and the UK Budget to the challenges facing Plaid Cymru’s new Welsh Government, this episode…
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Drakeford Takes Aim: Brexit, Taxes & Plaid's "Reputation-Damaging Mistake”
Mark Drakeford has delivered a sharp assessment of Plaid Cymru’s first six months in government. But is the new Welsh Government losing its way? In this…
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Will Budget Negotiations Bring Down the Senedd? M4 and More...
This week on the Senedd Sources podcast, Ollie Cole and Jo Kiernan return from party conferences to discuss: Welsh budget negotiations and supplementary budget…
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56% Reject Independence: Exclusive Polling, with More In Common
Is Plaid Cymru’s voter coalition on shaky ground when it comes to Welsh independence? In this episode of Senedd Sources, host Ollie Cole and former First…
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Bonus Episode: 24 Hours at Labour Conference
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…
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Conference Season Challenges for Plaid Cymru and Welsh Labour
In this episode of the Senedd Sources podcast, Ollie and Jo analyse the latest Welsh political conferences, budget negotiations, and the challenges facing…
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EXCLUSIVE: Flying Start Childcare to be Replaced
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…
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Reform in Crisis? Plaid’s Plans, NHS Waiting Lists & the future of 'Flying Start'
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…
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Reform UK Leader Quits & Major Plaid Cymru Defection | Senedd Sources Live
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…
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Education, Poverty & Health: Is Wales Failing a Generation of Young People?
Is Wales failing a generation of young people? In this episode of the Senedd Sources Podcast, Ollie Cole is joined by Joe Keen to discuss some of the biggest…
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The Summer of 'Vibes' is Over: NHS Waiting Lists, Budgets & Plaid Cymru's Reality Check
The vibes summer is over — and now Plaid Cymru faces the reality of governing Wales. In this episode of the Senedd Sources Podcast, we look at what comes next…
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Plaid Cymru’s First 100 Days: Did They Deliver?
In this episode of the Senedd Sources podcast, Ollie Cole returns to join former First Minister advisor Jo Kiernan to break down the reality behind the 100-day…
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New Senedd, New Politics: Reform, Plaid & Labour MSs in Conversation
What does the future of Welsh politics look like? In this episode of the Senedd Sources Podcast, Jo Kiernan is joined by three new Members of the Senedd —…
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Wales Wildfires & Drought: What exactly did the COBRA emergency meeting achieve?
Wales is in the grip of an extraordinary heatwave — wildfires spreading, drought declared across the country, and a COBRA emergency meeting called by Prime…
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The 182-Day Rule: The Holiday Let Furore & the Welsh Quarry Disaster
Is Wales' holiday homes policy causing more harm than good? The Welsh Government is reviewing the controversial 182-day holiday let rule after growing…
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The Comms War: Burnham, Rhun & Reform's Battle & the Future for Welsh Labour
Is Wales is heading into a political storm this Autumn? Fresh off a headline interview with new Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates, Senedd Sources unpacks his…
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Live on Downing Street | Andy Burnham Becomes PM
Andy Burnham has officially become the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, marking the country’s 7th PM since 2016. Join host Calum Macdonald live from…
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Can Ken Skates Save Welsh Labour? | Exclusive Interview - Senedd Sources
Can Ken Skates rebuild Welsh Labour? What does the new UK Government mean for Wales? And how will Andy Burnham and Stephen Kinnock reshape the relationship…
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Budget Battle BACKFIRES? Political Pressure Piles on Plaid & Labour's New Face(s)
Plaid's first major test in government... and it didn't go to plan. This week on Senedd Sources, we unpack the budget battle that's piled fresh pressure on…
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Burnham's First Test: Holyrood x Senedd Sources Crossover
This week we're doing something a little different with a special Holyrood Sources x Senedd Sources crossover. While Jo is away, Ollie brings you the latest…
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CAN THEY BUILD IT? Plaid Take On Wales’ Housing Crisis
The housing crisis in Wales isn't going away—but can the new Welsh Government actually fix it? In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole sits down with…
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New PM, New Wales? How Burnham's Rise Could Change Everything
Reform UK’s rise is sending shockwaves through Welsh and UK politics — and the impact is already being felt in the Senedd. In this episode of Senedd Sources…
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Senedd Walkout, Childcare Cash Crises & The New Lobbying Register
Drama has officially arrived in the expanded Senedd. In this week's episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan, and Craig Lawton unpack a tumultuous…
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Plaid's Costings Question: Unexpected Alliances and Childcare Battles
Baby steps or budget headaches? This week, Plaid Cymru found itself under growing pressure to explain one of its flagship election promises: expanding…
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The Honeymoon Is Over: Plaid's First FMQs & Adam Price Tackles the Economy
Plaid Cymru's honeymoon period is over. This week saw the first First Minister's Questions of the new Senedd term, with Reform UK taking on the role of main…
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Who Pays? IFS Warnings & Rhun Reopening The M4 Debate
Plaid Cymru has wasted no time setting out its priorities for government — but can Wales actually afford them? In this episode of Senedd Sources, we break down…
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How Reform UK & The Tories Are Re-Shaping Senedd Opposition
In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole and Craig Lawton break down the new political landscape in Wales as the dust settles after the 2026 Senedd…
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Plaid Takes Power & Reform Finds Its Role - Wales Settles Into New Leadership
Plaid Cymru is in power. Labour is out for the first time in the history of devolution. And Reform UK is now the official opposition in a dramatically reshaped…
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The Day Welsh Politics Changed Forever: Election Results Special
The face of Welsh politics has been utterly transformed. In this emergency weekend edition of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole and Jo Kiernan dissect a brutal…
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Wales Election Day 2026: Can Reform or Plaid Cymru Dethrone Labour?
Is the 100-year reign of Welsh Labour about to end? 🏴 As the polls open, Ollie Cole and Jo Kiernan dive into the final "vibes" of the campaign and the…
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LIVE in Bridgend: Energy, Bills & the Battle for Wales’ Future
With just one week to go until polling day, the race for Wales is entering its final stage — and the battle over energy and the cost of living is front and…
Senedd SourcesElection Debate: Join us LIVE - TOMORROW (Tuesday)
Tomorrow, Tuesday 28th April, we’re bringing the Senedd Sources podcast to Bridgend for a live special ahead of next week’s Senedd election - and you are very…
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Neck-and-Neck: Reform and Plaid Surge, Labour Slides And 92,000 New Voters in Wales?!
New Voters, New Polls - And Two Weeks 'Till Polling Day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Big Promises, Awkward Answers - Pick'n'Mix Manifestos & Possible Senedd Coalitions
With just weeks to go until election day, Welsh politics is now firmly in high-pressure mode. From tense TV debates to costed (and uncosted) manifesto battles…
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A TV Debate Grilling, the Green Professional Rebrand - And the Independence Elephant in the Room
The Greens are rebranding. TV debates are heating up. And the Independence question looms large over Welsh politics. With four weeks to go until election day…
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Axed Candidates & Shrinking Choices: Plaid Cymru vs Reform - And Are Welsh Labour on Strava?
Reform UK’s slate is collapsing, with multiple candidates dropping out just days before nominations close. Plaid Cymru is pitching the election as a ‘Two-Horse…
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Reform Rising, Tories Collapsing & The New Welsh Voting System Explained
Reform is surging. The Conservatives are collapsing. And Wales is heading into an election with a totally new voting system. In this episode of Senedd Sources…
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Banning Political Lies, plus Campaign Leaflets, Greyhound Racing & the Death of Hustings
Wales are on track to make lying on the campaign trail illegal for politicians. But how would that actually work — and who decides what counts as a “lie”? As…
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“We’re Not a One-Man Band” - Welsh Greens Leader Anthony Slaughter on Polanski, Party Momentum & Potential Coalitions
What does Keir Starmer really think about devolution? Are the Lib Dems struggling to cut through? And could the Greens end up holding power in Wales after the…
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Big Promises or Empty Pledges? Reform & Tory Manifestos, New Hospitals & A Spy Scandal
Welsh politics is heating up! As the Conservatives and Reform unveil their nearly identical manifestos, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton break down what…
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Assisted Dying in the Senedd & Welsh Labour’s Early Campaign Launch
The clock is ticking in the Senedd. In this week’s episode Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan, and Craig Lawton dive into what made Labour go early with their election…
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Starmer Stands with Eluned Morgan plus Community Energy
With just 11 weeks until the Senedd election, the campaign battle lines are becoming clearer. Keir Starmer visits Wales to stand alongside First Minister…
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Labour’s Wild Week: Starmer, Eluned Morgan & Welsh Election Fallout
Labour faces one of its most turbulent weeks in years — and the fallout is being felt in Wales. In this episode of Senedd Sources, we break down the political…
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Reform UK Wales Leader Announced as Labour Faces Chaos
Big political shifts are happening in Wales — and beyond. In this episode of Senedd Sources, we break down Reform UK’s major announcement, Labour’s mounting…
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Is Keir Starmer a Good PM? Plus Lib Dems Plot Senedd Comeback
Is Keir Starmer a good Prime Minister? It should be an easy question for Labour politicians — but in Wales, it’s turning into a political headache. In this…
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Tories Kick Out MS & Eluned Morgan Fights Back
🔴 Welcome to Senedd Sources, your inside look at Welsh politics. In this episode, Ollie Cole, Craig Lawton and Jo Kiernan to unpack the latest political drama…
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The First Minister: Eluned Morgan
In this episode of the Senedd Sources Podcast, we sit down with First Minister of Wales and Welsh Labour leader, Eluned Morgan for an extended, in-depth…
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UK Elections 2026 Preview: Reform UK, Labour, SNP & Plaid Cymru
The Sources Podcast hosts come together for a special New Year 2026 UK politics preview, analysing what could be the most volatile year in British politics for…
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Lee Waters MS: Welsh Devolution, Labour Tensions, and Being Honest in Politics
On today's episode, Lee Waters MS joins Senedd Sources for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on Welsh devolution, Labour Party tensions, political…
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Christmas Special: 2025 in Welsh Politics & Lord Simon Hart
In this Senedd Sources Christmas special, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton look back on a remarkable year in Welsh politics — from the rise of Reform UK…
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Shock Poll: Labour on 10%, Plaid vs Reform & the Fight for Government
Welsh politics has been shaken by stunning new polling from YouGov and the Wales Governance Centre — and the implications are seismic. In this episode of…
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Plaid–Labour Budget Deal Explained & Tom Giffard Interview
In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton break down a dramatic week in Welsh politics — including the rapid-fire budget deal…
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Labour Civil War, Assisted Dying Bill Explained & Wales’ £16bn Investment Summit,
Wales just hosted its biggest investment event in decades — but will the £16bn announcements move the polls before May’s Senedd elections? In this week’s…
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Biggest Stealth Tax Rise Ever? – What Reeves’ Budget Means for Wales
This week, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton break down one of the biggest political weeks of the year, including Rachel Reeves’ long-trailed Westminster…
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Inside Reform UK Wales: Policies, Leadership & the Caerphilly Shock Result
In this week’s episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton sit down with Cai Parry-Jones, Reform UK spokesperson in Wales and Vice Chair…
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Labour Chaos, Reform Scandal & NDAs in Cardiff Bay
Welcome to Senedd Sources — your inside track on Welsh politics. This week, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton unpack a jam-packed week in Welsh and UK…
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Rhun Ap Iorwerth
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth joins Senedd Sources to discuss his party’s stunning by-election win in Caerphilly, what it means for the 2026 Senedd…
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How Plaid Beat Reform – and Why Labour’s Economic Plan Still Isn’t Landing
In this week’s Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton unpack the Caerphilly by-election fallout, the rise (and stall) of Reform UK in Wales…
Senedd SourcesPlaid Win, Reform UK Surge, Labour Humiliation: Caerphilly By-Election
The Caerphilly by-election has shaken Welsh politics to its core. In this Senedd Sources flash reaction episode, Calum Macdonald, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton…
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Wales at a Crossroads: Net Zero, Jobs & Political Gridlock
In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton are joined by Cathy Owens (Cavendish Consulting), who shares exclusive new YouGov…