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Senedd Sources

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Frequency: 1 episode/6d. Total Eps: 54

Welcome inside Welsh politics. Senedd Sources hears from those who have lived it in decision-forming and policy-making for Wales to assess politics, today, in Wales and for Wales. Join journalist Ollie Cole, as well as Jo Kiernan, former adviser to Welsh Labour First Ministers Rhodri Morgan and Carwyn Jones, now at Cavendish Consulting, and former Welsh Conservative candidate and adviser Craig Lawton of Grasshopper Communications, as they share their experiences, and shape conversation about Welsh politics today.

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Welcome to Senedd Sources

Season 1

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 • Duration 02:46

Senedd Sources is your brand new guide to the people, policies and power struggles shaping Wales as the nation heads towards a dramatic 2026 election. Hosted by journalist Ollie Cole, former Welsh Labour adviser Jo Kiernan, and ex-Welsh Conservative adviser Craig Lawton, the podcast takes you inside the corridors of the Senedd like never before.

With insiders’ insight, sharp debate and behind-the-scenes stories, Senedd Sources lifts the lid on Welsh politics — from the strategies of party leaders to the issues that will define the next election. Whether you’re a political obsessive or just want to understand what’s really going on in Cardiff Bay, this is the podcast you need to follow the twists and turns of the campaign ahead.

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In association with Electrify Britain.

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Welsh Election 2026: The Context

Season 1 · Episode 1

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 • Duration 41:27

Wales is heading for one of its most consequential Senedd elections yet — and the future of Welsh Labour dominance is at stake.

In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole is joined by Jo Kiernan (former adviser to First Ministers Rhodri Morgan and Carwyn Jones, now at Cavendish Consulting) and Craig Lawton (ex-Welsh Conservative adviser, now Head of Public Affairs at Grasshopper Comms) to break down the shifting political landscape:

Can Welsh Labour cling on amid voter anger and the cost-of-living crisis?
Why is Reform UK surging in the polls — and can they really turn online buzz into votes?
How is Plaid Cymru positioning itself as a credible alternative, ruling out an independence referendum in the first term?
What do the Welsh Conservatives stand for when the party remains divided on devolution?
Does Wales really need more politicians with Senedd expansion to 96 members on the way?

From the impact of Keir Starmer’s leadership on Welsh politics, to Nigel Farage’s shadow over the campaign, to Plaid Cymru’s strategy to look like a government-in-waiting — we unpack everything you need to know before the Senedd election.

🎧 Subscribe to Senedd Sources for insider analysis of Welsh politics, straight from the people who’ve been in the room when big decisions were made.

Click seneddsources.com for more information.

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Caerphilly By-Election & Labour’s Wales Problem

Season 1 · Episode 2

Thursday, October 2, 2025 • Duration 44:23

In this episode of the Senedd Sources Podcast, Ollie Cole plus Jo Kiernan (former adviser to First Ministers Rhodri Morgan and Carwyn Jones, before that a journalist for ITV Wales and now senior consultant with Cavendish Consulting) and Craig Lawton (was a politician and adviser for the Welsh Conservatives, now working at Grasshopper Communications) to break down the key political battles shaping Wales.

We unpack the fallout from the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, asking what it means for Keir Starmer, Eluned Morgan, and the relationship between Westminster and the Senedd.

We also dive into the high-stakes Caerphilly by-election, where immigration, cost of living, and the rise of Reform UK in Wales could change the political map. Will Plaid Cymru or Labour hold their ground? And what happens if Labour loses — could the Senedd budget even collapse?

🔑 Topics covered:

Labour’s strategy in Wales after Starmer’s conference speech
Eluned Morgan’s leadership style and clashes with Westminster
Plaid Cymru vs Labour: language and strategy in the run-up to May
The growing influence of Reform UK in Welsh politics
The Caerphilly by-election as a test for 2026
Could Wales face a Senedd budget crisis?

📌 Senedd Sources takes you inside Welsh politics — from Cardiff Bay to Westminster. Subscribe for weekly analysis, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insight.

👉 Have a question or comment? Text us on 0333 404 6507 (start with "Senedd") or email hello@seneddsources.com

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Plaid’s Momentum vs Tory Meltdown

Season 1 · Episode 3

Thursday, October 9, 2025 • Duration 44:23

As Plaid Cymru ride high in the polls and the Conservatives face existential questions, Wales heads for a seismic election year.

In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan, and Craig Lawton unpack:

What Kemi Badenoch’s Conservative Conference speech really means for Wales
Why Plaid Cymru’s conference could define the next Senedd election
The growing Tory–Reform dilemma — and whether a pact could destroy the Welsh Conservatives
New powers to sack your MS and what that means for accountability in Welsh politics

With insider insight from former government advisers and political campaigners, this is the go-to breakdown of Welsh conference season.

📱 Get in touch: WhatsApp 0333 404 6507 (start your message with “Senedd”)

📧 hello@seneddsources.com

🎧 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts — or watch full episodes right here on YouTube.

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Plaid Cymru Conference Fallout & The Battle for Caerphilly

Season 1 · Episode 4

Thursday, October 16, 2025 • Duration 39:48

It’s crunch time in Caerphilly. New polling puts Reform UK ahead of Plaid Cymru — and Welsh Labour facing a nightmare scenario. On this week’s Senedd Sources Podcast, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan, and Craig Lawton break down what’s really happening on the ground, the fallout from Plaid Cymru’s party conference, and the latest twists in the Senedd budget negotiations.

We cover:

📊 The latest Caerphilly by-election poll — Reform UK leads Plaid Cymru 42–38
⚡ The impact of Nigel Farage’s visit and questions over Russian links
🏛️ Labour’s struggles in Welsh Government and locally in Caerphilly
🌱 Plaid Cymru’s childcare policy, energy protests, and independence debate
💷 Budget brinkmanship in Cardiff Bay — and could Welsh Conservatives cut a deal?
🎙️ Plus: The disastrous TV hustings that turned voters off

👉 Subscribe for more in-depth analysis of Welsh politics, from those who’ve worked inside the Senedd and advised First Ministers.

📱 WhatsApp your questions and voice notes to 0333 404 6507 (start your message with Senedd).

📩 Email: hello@seneddsources.com

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Wales at a Crossroads: Net Zero, Jobs & Political Gridlock

Season 1 · Episode 5

Thursday, October 23, 2025 • Duration 42:33

In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton are joined by Cathy Owens (Cavendish Consulting), who shares exclusive new YouGov polling on Welsh attitudes toward energy, renewables, and climate change.

They explore:

Why 70% of Welsh voters back onshore renewables like wind and solar
The disconnect between voters and political parties on climate policy
How Plaid Cymru, Labour, and the Conservatives are positioning themselves ahead of the 2026 Senedd elections
Whether Wales risks losing investment because of slow grid upgrades
The political dangers of talking about net zero vs. talking about jobs and growth

Expect sharp insights on:

How cost-of-living pressures are changing views on climate action
The coming clash over pylons, undergrounding, and rural protest movements
Why Plaid Cymru faces a “horseshoe problem” inside its own base
What the data says about nuclear power and offshore vs onshore renewables

📞 Send us your thoughts:

WhatsApp: 0333 404 6507 — start your message with Senedd

📧 Email: hello@seneddsources.com

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Plaid Win, Reform UK Surge, Labour Humiliation: Caerphilly By-Election

Season 1 · Episode 6

Friday, October 24, 2025 • Duration 28:39

The Caerphilly by-election has shaken Welsh politics to its core. In this Senedd Sources flash reaction episode, Calum Macdonald, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton unpack a dramatic night for Welsh democracy.

👉 Plaid Cymru has claimed victory with 47% of the vote — the party’s first win in Caerphilly for 100 years — while Labour crashed to third, and Reform UK surged into second with 36%. What does this mean for Keir Starmer’s Labour, for Nigel Farage’s Reform movement, and for Welsh politics ahead of the 2026 Senedd election?

In this episode:

Why turnout hit a record 50% — and what it tells us about voter anger
How tactical voting shaped the result
Why Reform’s rise could reshape the Senedd in 2026
Whether Plaid Cymru can hold together its new coalition of voters
What Labour must do to recover before May 2026

📺 Subscribe to Senedd Sources on YouTube for sharp, insider analysis of Welsh politics — from the Caerphilly by-election to the road to 2026.

🎧 Also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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How Plaid Beat Reform – and Why Labour’s Economic Plan Still Isn’t Landing

Season 1 · Episode 7

Thursday, October 30, 2025 • Duration 56:20

In this week’s Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton unpack the Caerphilly by-election fallout, the rise (and stall) of Reform UK in Wales, and the quiet competence of Plaid Cymru’s ground game.

They also look ahead to Wales’ long-delayed Investment Summit, asking whether it will deliver real inward investment or just more political headlines. With First Minister Eluned Morgan under pressure and Rebecca Evans standing down, how stable is Welsh Labour’s economic strategy heading into next year’s Senedd elections?

From Rachel Reeves’ “party of business” pivot to the Tories’ identity crisis and the endless debate over “growth you can feel in your pocket”, this is a lively, insider-led look at what’s really happening in Welsh politics.

👉 Subscribe for weekly insights on Welsh politics, policy and the Senedd election campaign.

📱 Send us a WhatsApp voice note with your thoughts: 0333 404 6507 (start your message with Senedd).

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple or watch the full conversation here on YouTube.

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Rhun Ap Iorwerth

Season 1 · Episode 8

Thursday, November 6, 2025 • Duration 51:04

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth joins Senedd Sources to discuss his party’s stunning by-election win in Caerphilly, what it means for the 2026 Senedd election, and how Plaid plans to challenge both Labour’s dominance in Cardiff Bay and the rise of Reform UK. Rhun speaks candidly about populism, independence, cooperation in Welsh politics, and why he’s ready to lead Wales as First Minister.

In this in-depth interview with Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan, and Craig Lawton, Rhun explains:

Why Plaid Cymru’s Caerphilly win signals a “fundamental shift” in Welsh politics
His view on British vs Welsh nationalism and what sets Plaid apart
Whether Labour’s disillusionment under Keir Starmer gives Plaid a path to power
His plans for childcare reform, tackling child poverty, and preparing for government
The realistic timeline for Welsh independence — and why he’s “not putting anything on the back burner”

🎧 Subscribe for more from Senedd Sources — your inside track on Welsh politics, policy and power in Cardiff Bay.

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Labour Chaos, Reform Scandal & NDAs in Cardiff Bay

Season 1 · Episode 9

Thursday, November 13, 2025 • Duration 47:11

Welcome to Senedd Sources — your inside track on Welsh politics.

This week, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton unpack a jam-packed week in Welsh and UK politics.

🟢 Can the Green Party win their first ever Senedd seat?

With membership tripling and Zack Polanski energising the movement, the Greens are targeting key constituencies like Cardiff and Penarth — but could a split between the Welsh and English parties be coming?

🔵 Reform’s only Senedd member faces suspension

Laura Anne Jones’ two-week suspension raises deep questions about standards, NDAs, and taxpayer money being used to silence staff. Jo launches a fiery rant on why the Senedd’s standards system is “not fit for purpose”.

🔴 Labour meltdown in Downing Street

Keir Starmer’s team face open revolt as aides brief against senior cabinet ministers — just months before major Welsh elections. What does this mean for Labour’s credibility in Wales, and do they even know there’s an election on?

📲 Join the conversation:

WhatsApp us a voice note: 0333 404 6507 (start your message with “Senedd”)

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🗳️ Subscribe to stay ahead of Welsh politics every week — analysis, insight, and no spin.

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