About this episode

The episode discusses the change in Labour leadership, threats against politicians, and historical political events in Wales and Canada.

Andy Burnham has replaced Keir Starmer as Labour leader, and will soon be PM. Newport West and Islwyn MP Ruth Jones looks back at Starmer's legacy and ahead to Burnham's tenure. Police are investigating a death threat against a Senedd member, and Conservative MS Natasha Asghar has had her office window smashed. She tells us about her experience. Gorffwysfa is the original name of Canada's official residence for their prime minister. Monocle's man in Toronto Tomos Lewis knows all about how that name came about and how the building is in great need of repair. Gwynfor Evans won Plaid Cymru's first parliamentary seat in Carmarthen in July 1966. His son Guto Prys ap Gwynfor was there and recalls its significance. Continuing our series meeting new MSs, we hear from Cristiana Emsley, one of Reform's two new members in Fflint Wrecsam.

People in this episode

Guests: Ruth Jones, Natasha Asghar, Guto Prys ap Gwynfor, Cristiana Emsley

Topics covered

• political leadership
• safety of politicians
• historical significance
• Canadian politics
• new members of the Senedd
• Labour party
• Plaid Cymru

Keywords

• Andy Burnham
• Keir Starmer
• Ruth Jones
• politicians' safety
• Carmarthen byelection
• Gorffwysfa
• new MSs
• Plaid Cymru
• Reform

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Plaid Cymru, Reform

Places: Carmarthen, Newport West, Islwyn, Fflint Wrecsam, Canada, Toronto

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