Is Wales a Country?
An authoritative look at Wales’s constitutional position, its devolved powers and why it is recognised as a country.
Elen Morgan serves as Welsh Affairs & Politics Editor, leading our in-depth coverage of the Senedd, Welsh Government policymaking, and cross-party affairs from our dedicated Cardiff Bay bureau.
With over twelve years on the political beat, Elen provides rigorous, non-partisan analysis of legislative decisions, public finance allocations, and local authority governance across Wales. As an expert political correspondent, she closely interrogates ministerial statements, plenary debates, and committee inquiries.
Her investigative work focuses on devolution dynamics, public spending transparency, education policy, and healthcare funding, delivering accessible, fact-checked political news that connects Bay politics directly to Welsh households.
An authoritative look at Wales’s constitutional position, its devolved powers and why it is recognised as a country.
Monmouthshire Council introduces a digital system for residents to report suspected planning breaches, aiming for faster action and greater transparency.
Williams made the remarks during an interview on The National Podcast at the SNP conference in Aberdeen on Thursday.
Council develops a detailed framework to help schools manage heatwaves and extreme weather, aiming for consistency and pupil safety.
The funding, part of a supplementary budget passed after a cross‑party deal with Plaid Cymru, will see £1.1 million directed straight into the county’s schools.
The Labour deputy leader and former deputy prime minister stepped down from her housing secretary role in September 2025 after the prime minister’s ethics adviser concluded she had breached…
Rebecca Burwood, deputy manager at Bryn Yr Haul Care Home, was struck off for misusing a 99‑year‑old resident’s funds, including house transfer, cash withdrawals and cosmetic surgery.
Katie Zacharia leaves the White House after a brief stint, prompting criticism from President Trump and a swift reaction from US political leaders.
Defence secretary confirms British participation in a major NATO exercise in Poland, as US president refuses to label Putin the war’s initiator.
Stephen Price returns to the iconic Crystal Palace mast, echoing a half‑century‑old call for a Welsh‑language TV channel as Wales pushes for broadcasting devolution.
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