Senedd Sources

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 next election?

This week on Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Craig Lawton and Jo Kiernan break down the political stories shaping Wales — from a leaked Westminster memo to campaign launches and shifting Senedd election momentum.

Plus: Welsh Green Party leader Anthony Slaughter joins the podcast to discuss rising poll numbers, coalition talks, and what the Greens would demand in government.

Sharp analysis. Insider perspectives. Welsh politics explained.

🚨 Leaked memo controversy: Did Westminster just expose its real attitude toward Welsh devolution?
⏳ Election pressure rising: With the Senedd vote approaching fast, which parties actually have momentum?
🟡 Lib Dem reality check: Conference headlines, campaign strategy — and questions about relevance.
🟢 Greens on the rise: Anthony Slaughter on polling breakthroughs and whether the Greens could decide the next Welsh government.

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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, former Welsh Labour adviser Jo Kiernan and former Welsh Conservative candidate and adviser Craig Lawton as they share their experiences, and shape conversation about Welsh politics today.
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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 this actually means for voters ahead of the May election, and dissect what’s actually realistic—and what’s more fantasy than fact.

In this episode:
Reform UK & Tory manifestos – bold promises on hospitals, tax cuts, and civil service cuts… but can they actually deliver?
The big rush for the Conservative launch
Welsh Labour promises £4 billion for new hospitals in a fight for voters’ trust.
And what’s really going on with the spy arrests in Wales?

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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 campaign - and whether they think the Assisted Dying bill is all 'deep thinking and angst'.

- Key takeaways from Plaid Cymru’s conference and their first 100 days priorities.
- Labour’s early election campaign launch and strategic moves ahead of polling day.
- How Reform UK’s rise is shaking up Welsh politics and the 2026 landscape.
- The ongoing assisted dying debate in the Senedd and its implications for Wales’ NHS.
- Insights into party strategies, leadership challenges, and policy scrutiny as Wales heads toward an intense election season.

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With just 11 weeks until the Senedd election, the campaign battle lines are becoming clearer.

Keir Starmer visits Wales to stand alongside First Minister Eluned Morgan and announce a £14bn rail investment — but how much of it is new, and does it help Welsh Labour as the election looms? We discuss the optics of unity after internal Labour tensions and whether UK-level politics is weighing on devolved campaigns.

Meanwhile, Plaid Cymru proposes mandatory 15–25% community ownership in large renewable energy projects, reigniting the debate over pylons, underground cables, investor confidence and who really pays on energy bills.

We also examine a quiet Welsh Conservative conference, defections to Reform UK, and the shifting coalition maths that could shape the next Senedd. As May approaches, we ask: who has momentum — and who’s facing real pressure?

📌 Senedd Sources takes you inside Welsh politics — from Cardiff Bay to Westminster. Subscribe for weekly analysis, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insight.

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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 storm engulfing Keir Starmer after controversy over a senior appointment, the resignation of key Downing Street figures, and mounting pressure from within Labour ranks — including intervention from Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.
So where does this leave Welsh Labour and First Minister Eluned Morgan ahead of the crucial 2026 Senedd election?
Joining Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton is Alex Barros-Curtis MP (Labour, Cardiff West) to discuss:
Whether Starmer’s leadership is under real threat
How Westminster drama impacts Welsh politics
Labour’s slipping poll numbers in Wales
The rise of Reform UK and Plaid Cymru
The growing tension between MPs and MSs
Why “Don’t Know” voters could decide the next Senedd election
With conference season beginning and the Welsh political landscape shifting, this is essential listening for anyone following UK politics, Welsh Labour, or the future of devolution.
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