politics podcast – Reform’s tactics in the senedd & low pay for teaching assistants
In the latest episode of the voice.cymru podcast, hosts Seb and Stef discuss the most recent developments in Welsh politics.
In part one, they discuss Reform’s recent tactics in the Senedd, which has been to use their position to attack asylum seekers and refugees in Wales. They analyse why this is happening now and look at the impact this could have on Welsh society more broadly. They also consider the response from anti-racists in Wales and the potential weakness in Reform’s strategy.
In part two, they look at the poverty pay being inflicted upon teaching assistants in Wales, with some being paid as little as £15,000 a year. The issue has come to prominence after being raised as a campaigning issue by Welsh Labour. But of course, Welsh Labour were in power for 27 years, so is there some hypocrisy and politicking at play here as well?
Finally, we hear from a campaigner who led a recent direct action to try and force Dwr Cymru into opening up its reservoirs as free, safe swimming spaces in the summer.
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