Joel James MS: Storm Bert 3rd December 2024 At the end of November, Storm Bert wreaked havoc across Wales, with my hometown of Pontypridd particularly hard-hit. A total of 125 properties were flooded in... Opinions
Joel James MS: Why I Voted Against The Senedd’s Assisted Dying Motion 4th November 2024 You may be aware that in July this year, an ‘Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill’ was introduced into the UK Parliament. Although there are many... Opinions
Joel James MS: Standing Up For Struggling Welsh Pensioners 7th October 2024 The Labour Party's decision to scrap winter fuel payments for struggling pensioners is not just short-sighted, but utterly callous. This move stands to affect... Opinions
Joel James MS: The NHS in Wales 5th September 2024 The Welsh NHS has the longest waiting times in the UK, with over 20,000 patients waiting for more than two years to start treatment. Despite the Welsh... Opinions
Joel James MS: The Road Ahead For Welsh Farming 9th August 2024 It is always the highlight of the year to attend the summer agricultural shows across my region and Wales, from the Vale of Glamorgan Show to the Royal Welsh... Opinions
Joel James MS: Investing In Our High Streets 1st July 2024 The retail sector in Wales is a vital component of our economy and communities. Our high streets are the heart of our towns and cities, and so it is... Opinions
Joel James MS: Opposing Senedd Expansion 6th June 2024 The Welsh Labour Government’s plan to spend £100 million on 36 more Senedd politicians is simply astonishing. Wales doesn’t need 96 Senedd Members. Instead, we... Opinions
Joel James MS: Shadow Minister for Social Partnership 3rd May 2024 Since my last column, Wales has had a new First Minister - Vaughan Gething, and his election by the Welsh Labour Party has already brought so much controversy... Opinions
Joel James MS: The Welsh Government Have Failed Our Firefighters 5th April 2024 The Welsh Government have recently come under enormous pressure concerning fire and rescue services in Wales. Essentially, it’s been found that the culture of... Opinions