Mon. Dec 15th, 2025
Politicians Clash on Key Issues During Live Televised Debate

Leading representatives from Wales’ major political parties engaged in a robust live debate, held in anticipation of the upcoming Senedd election next May.

The panel featured Jayne Bryant of Labour, Llŷr Powell representing Reform, Delyth Jewell, deputy leader of Plaid Cymru, and Tom Giffard from the Conservative Party.

Discussions centered on key issues, including the National Health Service (NHS), the two-child benefit cap, and proposals to increase the number of Senedd members.

The hour-long BBC Walescast debate, broadcast from Newport on Wednesday, was streamed live on iPlayer and aired at 22:40 GMT on BBC One.

Video edited by Greg Davies

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