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Labour MP says she will trigger leadership contest by Monday if cabinet does not launch challenge – as it happened

Catherine West says she will try to get the necessary signatures herself to trigger a leadership contest

The Guardian - UK · May 9

Young people now get £1 bus tickets in Wales as part of £15m scheme

The discounted fares can be either purchased via mobile ticketing apps or from the driver

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025

Tory conference to be held in ‘smallest house in the world’, Welsh minister jokes

Welsh government minister Ken Skates joked the Tories will be able to fit ‘in the porchway’ of Conwy’s small house following Senedd election in May.

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025

Welsh government may reverse 20mph limit on hundreds of roads – but denies U-turn

Minister admits mistakes have been made but says speed limit will remain in high-risk areas

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024

Wales to change guidance on 20mph speed limits, transport minister says

Ken Skates says local communities will decide which limits are rescinded after 500,000 people sign petition against them

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2024

Wales to roll back 20mph speed limit on some roads after backlash

Ken Skates said in many areas ‘routes that shouldn’t have been included, were’.

Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2024

Welsh Government could have sold Cardiff Airport if Covid hadn't happened

The Welsh Government bought the airport for £52m a decade ago

Wales Online · Apr 4, 2023

Travel expert pinpoints where new Cardiff Airport should be built

Simon Calder believes Wales' international airport should have stronger train and road links

Wales Online · Apr 2, 2023