Rhodri Morgan

‘Simon Cowell needs to think about welfare of X Factor Generation’

Nov 21 2009 by David Williamson, Western Mail X FACTOR supremo Simon Cowell must take the welfare of young contestants on his television programmes “more seriously”, Wales’ Children’s Commissioner urged yesterday. Keith Towler...

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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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Legislative competence order to benefit carers in Wales

Nov 21 2009 by Madeleine Brindley, South Wales Echo WALES has been given the powers to introduce new measures to support carers. The legislative competence order (LCO) has been given Royal approval and will enable the Assembly...

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Adopting the right attitude to our nation’s children and young people

Twenty years ago today the UN adopted its landmark Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Here First Minister Rhodri Morgan asks whether adults’ often negative perception of children and young people risks denying them...

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Edwina Hart voted most impressive Senedd performer in poll of AMs

Nov 20 2009 by David Williamson, Western Mail ASSEMBLY members have given a boost to Labour leadership contender Edwina Hart by voting her the Senedd’s most impressive politician. A poll of AMs from all parties identified Ms...

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First “armoured beasts” arrive in UK

This was published: 20 Nov 2009 - 05:45 am A new vehicle has arrived in the UK to prepare for its deployment to Afghanistan’s Green Zone to support British troops. Warthog can wade through water and is powered by a 7.2 litre...

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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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Breath-taking ideas from award-winning alcohol team

Nov 19 2009 by Madeleine Brindley, Western Mail LATE-NIGHT breath tests are being carried out on the streets of Wales in the latest attempt to tackle alcohol-fuelled violence. The scheme is the latest by experts at Cardiff...

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Wales has now got a stronger global position because of devolution

THE first decade of devolution in Wales has transformed the nation’s relationship with the world and created a new confidence, First Minister Rhodri Morgan declared in one of the last speeches before he retires as Labour leader.

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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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