Carwyn Jones

Labour leadership hopefuls vow to keep up the fight until the bitter end

Nov 21 2009 by David Williamson, Western Mail THE Labour leadership race is not yet won, the campaign manager for bookies’ favourite Carwyn Jones warned yesterday. Welsh Labour yesterday appealed for party members to use their...

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Over-paid footballers lack integrity – sports ethics expert

Nov 21 2009 by Our Correspondent, Western Mail LAST Wednesday night, the hopes and dreams of the Republic of Ireland team and their supporters of reaching the World Cup finals in South Africa next year were dashed. In...

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The leadership contenders reveal their literary influences

When First Minister Rhodri Morgan was growing up his greatest inspirations were Labour MP Aneurin Bevan and Welsh rugby legend Bleddyn Williams. But what are the influences which have defined the lives of the three people...

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‘We must explain how greater Assembly powers will improve life in Wales’

Nov 20 2009 by David Williamson, Western Mail SUPPORTERS of more powers for the Assembly must prove they will lead to a stronger economy and a better society before a referendum is held, leadership contender Huw Lewis said...

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Powers poll 'must inspire voters'

Convention chair Emyr Jones Parry with First Minister Rhodri Morgan and Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones Welsh Labour leadership candidate Huw Lewis says a successful referendum campaign on more powers for the assembly...

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It’s waiting time for Labour leadership contender Huw Lewis

Nov 19 2009 by Our Correspondent, Rhymney Valley Express WITH the ballot closing in just seven days, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney AM Huw Lewis is waiting patiently for the results of the three-horse race for leadership. The...

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The plight of mothers and babies in Sierra Leone

Nov 18 2009 by Madeleine Brindley, Western Mail MICHAEL TETTEY and his family have become accustomed to the sound of people wailing in grief. Missionaries Mr Tettey and his wife Joanne gave up their lives in the UK two years...

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Pledge for Welsh Labour campaign base

Nov 16 2009 by Martin Shipton, Western Mail LEADERSHIP favourite Carwyn Jones has announced he will set up a full-time “National Campaign Unit” (NCU) in Welsh Labour’s Cardiff headquarters if he becomes First Minister. The role...

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Edwina Hart sparks controversy after scolding MP over remarks of her not speaking Welsh

WELSH Labour leadership candidate Edwina Hart has been accused of “staggering insensitivity” after slapping down an MP from her own party who suggested the First Minister should be able to communicate in the Welsh language.

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Candidates show colours over cost of UK nuclear policy

Nov 14 2009 Western Mail DRAMATIC disagreements emerged between the three Welsh leadership candidates last night over whether to scrap Britain’s Trident nuclear weapons system. The responses of Carwyn Jones, Edwina Hart and Huw...

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