David Deans
@deansofcardiff.bsky.social
BBC Wales online political reporter, based in Cardiff. Email: david.deans@bbc.co.uk
Lindsay Whittle MS, being sworn in by the Clerk of the Senedd and chief executive, Manon Antoniazzi (📸: Senedd Cymru)
October 24, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Lindsay Whittle MS, being sworn in by the Clerk of the Senedd and chief executive, Manon Antoniazzi (📸: Senedd Cymru)
Tory MS Sam Rowlands says the number of vehicles donated via the Senedd4Ukraine campaign has hit 40
July 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Tory MS Sam Rowlands says the number of vehicles donated via the Senedd4Ukraine campaign has hit 40
New poll out for Wales from Sky/More In Common - sample size 885. This seems to be the 2nd so far that has Reform in the lead. Tories on fourth again but at 10%. Labour third again, suggests doing better but still third. Plaid 2nd.
July 8, 2025 at 6:45 AM
New poll out for Wales from Sky/More In Common - sample size 885. This seems to be the 2nd so far that has Reform in the lead. Tories on fourth again but at 10%. Labour third again, suggests doing better but still third. Plaid 2nd.
Senedd backbencher Davies
June 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Senedd backbencher Davies
The Welsh Secretary has said the wind farm announcement is a vindication of not devolving the crown estate. Eluned Morgan, the Welsh FM, used her Red Welsh Way speech to make the case in May, saying she wouldn't let "them take our wind" on her watch
June 19, 2025 at 8:49 AM
The Welsh Secretary has said the wind farm announcement is a vindication of not devolving the crown estate. Eluned Morgan, the Welsh FM, used her Red Welsh Way speech to make the case in May, saying she wouldn't let "them take our wind" on her watch
The photo-op was in Fabulous Welsh cakes, as you can see
June 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The photo-op was in Fabulous Welsh cakes, as you can see
Words what I wrote on the latest rail funding row
Rail funding has become a totemic example for those who see the Wales is run as faulty, and is likely to run and run without changes to how infrastructure is funded - there are hopes for cash in the spending review, though
Rail funding has become a totemic example for those who see the Wales is run as faulty, and is likely to run and run without changes to how infrastructure is funded - there are hopes for cash in the spending review, though
June 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Words what I wrote on the latest rail funding row
Rail funding has become a totemic example for those who see the Wales is run as faulty, and is likely to run and run without changes to how infrastructure is funded - there are hopes for cash in the spending review, though
Rail funding has become a totemic example for those who see the Wales is run as faulty, and is likely to run and run without changes to how infrastructure is funded - there are hopes for cash in the spending review, though
Eluned Morgan to speak in the Norwegian Church shortly
May 6, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Eluned Morgan to speak in the Norwegian Church shortly
The letter to UK business secretary Jonathan Reynolds from Eluned Morgan has been released
Says steelworkers are "extremely concerned" in Port Talbot, and calls for a ringfence in the steel fund
Says steelworkers are "extremely concerned" in Port Talbot, and calls for a ringfence in the steel fund
April 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The letter to UK business secretary Jonathan Reynolds from Eluned Morgan has been released
Says steelworkers are "extremely concerned" in Port Talbot, and calls for a ringfence in the steel fund
Says steelworkers are "extremely concerned" in Port Talbot, and calls for a ringfence in the steel fund
The Senedd is sitting in it's temporary chamber in Ty Hywel while the main venue is revamped for 36 more politicians
April 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The Senedd is sitting in it's temporary chamber in Ty Hywel while the main venue is revamped for 36 more politicians
News of the charges had prompted the resignation of a senior local official in the voluntary party
April 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM
News of the charges had prompted the resignation of a senior local official in the voluntary party
Eluned Morgan has said she spoke to No.10. about the benefits changes, but today confirmed it wasn't the PM. She said she couldn't remember who it was
March 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Eluned Morgan has said she spoke to No.10. about the benefits changes, but today confirmed it wasn't the PM. She said she couldn't remember who it was
I regret to inform you that the menswear department of Debenhams is now a bunch of rocks
March 10, 2025 at 8:57 AM
I regret to inform you that the menswear department of Debenhams is now a bunch of rocks
Total of Labour MSs now standing down at 13 - Jenny Rathbone has announced she's going at the next election
February 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Total of Labour MSs now standing down at 13 - Jenny Rathbone has announced she's going at the next election
From Hutt's Facebook page
February 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
From Hutt's Facebook page
This YouGov polling suggests there are proportionally more supporters of the Welsh government among Plaid Cymru supporters - slightly - than among Labour supporters yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
February 4, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This YouGov polling suggests there are proportionally more supporters of the Welsh government among Plaid Cymru supporters - slightly - than among Labour supporters yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Former Welsh Tory Senedd leader Paul Davies is asking questions at FMQs today because the current leader is in America.
Darren Millar and Russell George's absence means Labour has the votes to pass today's draft budget motion
Darren Millar and Russell George's absence means Labour has the votes to pass today's draft budget motion
February 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Former Welsh Tory Senedd leader Paul Davies is asking questions at FMQs today because the current leader is in America.
Darren Millar and Russell George's absence means Labour has the votes to pass today's draft budget motion
Darren Millar and Russell George's absence means Labour has the votes to pass today's draft budget motion
After longstanding warnings about the state of the building, National Museum Cardiff says it's closed until further notice
February 2, 2025 at 12:17 PM
After longstanding warnings about the state of the building, National Museum Cardiff says it's closed until further notice
This is a response from the former Welsh Tory leader in the other place. Waters himself on Bsky today says the fewer deaths actually save £53m
January 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This is a response from the former Welsh Tory leader in the other place. Waters himself on Bsky today says the fewer deaths actually save £53m
The lines on the record from the Vale MP are interesting too - is this going to be how Labour takes on Reform, by claiming they aren't Welsh?
January 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The lines on the record from the Vale MP are interesting too - is this going to be how Labour takes on Reform, by claiming they aren't Welsh?
Still sort of wishing this place didn't have a name that sounds a bit like a satellite broadcaster
January 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Still sort of wishing this place didn't have a name that sounds a bit like a satellite broadcaster
Plaid Cymru and Labour are mid-spat over the budget, challenging each other over who is doing the least to come to a budget deal. Today Eluned Morgan's X account tweeted an attack on the party - but a deal seems much more likely with Lib Dem Jane Dodds.
January 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Plaid Cymru and Labour are mid-spat over the budget, challenging each other over who is doing the least to come to a budget deal. Today Eluned Morgan's X account tweeted an attack on the party - but a deal seems much more likely with Lib Dem Jane Dodds.
Among the many responses to the consultation on Senedd boundaries is this **hand-drawn** map with impressive crayon work. In the lines!
December 17, 2024 at 9:50 AM
Among the many responses to the consultation on Senedd boundaries is this **hand-drawn** map with impressive crayon work. In the lines!
Welsh government minister @dawnbowden.bsky.social says she will stop using X next week
December 1, 2024 at 11:29 PM
Welsh government minister @dawnbowden.bsky.social says she will stop using X next week