About this episode

The episode discusses potential political changes in Wales, healthcare initiatives, and features interviews with various guests on these topics.

Andy Burnham is more than likely to become our next Prime Minister, whilst Welsh Labour look set to announce Ken Skates as their permanent leader. Wales Online's Ruth Mosalski has all the details. As Farage triggers a byelection in Clacton, we look at how we got here with the Guardian's Anna Isaac. Up to ten surgical hubs are planned for Wales. Professor Jon Barry from the Royal College of Surgeons explains how the elective care expert group intends to make them happen. Climate charity the Size of Wales turned 15 this week. Their deputy director Barbara Davies-Quy joins us to talk about their work. And we'll hear about lesser known historical figures who feature in Professor David Turner's new book 'Disability: A history of resistance' We continue with our series meeting new Senedd members. This week it's the turn of Reform's Benjamin Hodge-McKenna, one of their two MSs for Afan Ogwr Rhondda.

People in this episode

Guests: Ruth Mosalski, Anna Isaac, Professor Jon Barry, Barbara Davies-Quy, Benjamin Hodge-McKenna

Topics covered

• politics
• healthcare
• elections
• climate change
• history
• Welsh government

Keywords

• Labour leaders
• surgical hubs
• byelection
• climate charity
• historical figures
• Senedd members

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wales Online, the Guardian, Royal College of Surgeons, Size of Wales, Reform

Books & works: Disability: A history of resistance

Places: Clacton, Afan Ogwr Rhondda

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