Six of the candidates vying to become Caerphilly’s next Senedd Member took to the stage to set out why they believe they are the right person for the job.

At a packed Bedwas Workmen’s Hall – and in front of a live television audience as part of a BBC Wales debate – the hopefuls fielded questions on voters’ pressing issues, from public services to immigration.

Amid feisty and sometimes unruly exchanges, the six candidates traded barbs on Welsh Labour’s record, the health of the NHS, and proposals to expand the Senedd.

Two of the eight total candidates did not take part in the debate.

There was plenty of discussion, too, of several Caerphilly County Borough Council proposals for libraries – although this policy falls outside the Senedd’s direct control.

Read more

Turbine blades for wind farm that could power 81,000 homes could be increased
Second HMO proposed by developer behind controversial scheme
Consultation launched to expand and improve these play areas
New beauty business could be created from old substation

The debate came ahead of a by-election on Thursday October 23, which was triggered following the death of Caerphilly MS Hefin David, who represented the constituency for nearly a decade.

Public Services

Following a question on protecting under-fire public services, Plaid Cymru candidate........

© South Wales Argus