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"I have always had the back of our farmers and for our rural communities," says Powys politician, who wanted to scrap the Sustainable Farming Scheme

"I have always had the back of our farmers and for our rural communities," says Powys politician, who wanted to scrap the Sustainable Farming Scheme...

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Karen Compton

"If the state steps in when someone has cancer, why should an ageing person with dementia face an uphill battle," says North Herefordshire MP Ellie Chowns

"If the state steps in when someone has cancer, why should an ageing person with dementia face an uphill battle," says North Herefordshire MP Ellie...

09.10.2025 10

Karen Compton

Chair of Powys council aims to foster climate where people hear each other out and do so with respect

Chair of Powys council aims to foster climate where people hear each other out and do so with respect Summer 2025 was a glorious season - and...

25.09.2025 4

Karen Compton

“Cutting the Young Farmers’ Grant would be a Devastating Blow to Rural Communities”, says Powys MP

“Cutting the Young Farmers’ Grant is a Blow to Rural Communities”, says Powys MP Cutting funding for the National Federation of Young Farmers’...

17.09.2025 20

Karen Compton

Welsh Labour is setting itself apart from Westminster amid Starmer struggles, says First Minister Eluned Morgan

Welsh Labour is setting itself apart from its UK counterpart, First Minister Eluned Morgan has said. In an interview marking the start of the new...

17.09.2025 10

Karen Compton

Funded childcare extension in England is a ‘real kick in the teeth for Welsh parents,’ says Mid Wales politician

Funded childcare extension in England is a ‘real kick in the teeth for Welsh parents,’ says Mid Wales politician This week’s announcement from...

11.09.2025 50

Karen Compton

"The ugly face of the far-right reaches Powys," says a Mid Wales politician

"The ugly face of the far-right reaches Powys," says a Mid Wales politician On the weekend of September 13 and 14, the far-right movement calling...

05.09.2025 10

Karen Compton

"Mid Wales is worth fighting for, our way of life, our area, our local businesses, our communities" – Powys Senedd Member says

You all know my opposition to the multiple proposals for ‘Energy Parks’ in our area, says Brecon and Radnor Senedd Member James Evans With...

14.08.2025 20

Karen Compton

Issues at home and abroad have been tackled by North Herefordshire’s MP

"You may have spotted me speaking up in Parliament on crises from Gaza to Iran and wondered, “What about North Herefordshire?” says Ellie Chowns...

08.08.2025 6

Karen Compton

"It was a ‘busy beaver’ end of term," said Mid and West Wales Senedd Member Joyce Watson

At the Senedd, I hosted a screening of a new nature documentary, narrated by Dame Joanna Lumley Produced by the Beaver Trust, ‘Balancing the...

31.07.2025 7

Karen Compton

"We’ve grown far too used to hearing that the NHS in Wales is in crisis", says Powys Senedd Member

We’ve grown far too used to hearing that the NHS in Wales is in crisis. But familiarity doesn’t make it any less serious—and people’s patience...

18.07.2025 8

Karen Compton

'Why Mid Wales is being short-changed and why it would make a real difference to people's lives' - Cefin Campbell

There’s been a lot of noise in the Welsh press over recent months over the £4 billion owed to Wales as a result of the HS2 railway project In this...

11.07.2025 8

Karen Compton

Deputy Leader of Powys County Council hears from pupils as part of Child Poverty Task Force Conference

Last month, I had the privilege of hearing from pupils at Ysgol Golwg y Cwm during Powys County Council’s third annual Child Poverty Task Force...

04.07.2025 10

Karen Compton

Help shape policing this summer by volunteering with Dyfed Powys Police Force

As your Police and Crime Commissioner, one of my key priorities is ensuring that local voices are not only heard but reflected in how policing is...

27.06.2025 2

Karen Compton

"Sadly, the failures of our health service in Wales have become all too common," says Brecon and Radnor Senedd Member James Evans

You visit the pub, the shop, the laundrette, and you’ll almost certainly hear someone talking about their latest GP visit, hospital appointment, or...

20.06.2025 7

Karen Compton

A new Welsh Government nature law, single use vaping ban and a new European deal - Senedd Member Joyce Waton's view

A new law to protect nature has been brought forward by the Welsh Government. On Tuesday, environment minister Huw Irranca-Davies introduced a new...

06.06.2025 7

Karen Compton

A firmer footing for the future of the Welsh language - Mid and West Wales Senedd Member Cefin Campbell

A quarter of a century after the opening of this Senedd, the vast majority of children and young people in Wales continue to be deprived of the...

15.05.2025 10

Karen Compton

Powys council leader speaks about dire Estyn report

As Leader of Powys County Council, I want to be clear – we fully accept the findings of the recent Estyn inspection into our education services, and...

09.05.2025 10

Karen Compton

Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Commissioner's recent visits

I recently spent the day in South Powys, engaging with residents, community leaders, and local organisations This visit reflects my continued...

02.05.2025 8

Karen Compton

It’s that time of year when our area gets a huge influx of tourists, drivers on our back roads who can’t reverse, and people walking up Pen-y-Fan in flipflops

It’s that time of year when our area gets a huge influx of tourists, drivers on our back roads who can’t reverse, and people walking up Pen-y-Fan...

24.04.2025 8

Karen Compton

The government’s recent sudden decision to scrap the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) has left farmers across North Herefordshire reeling

The government’s recent sudden decision to scrap the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) has left farmers across North Herefordshire reeling The...

17.04.2025 8

Karen Compton

Brecon and Radnoreshire MP disappointed by controversial Powys Teaching Health Board plans

I’m deeply disappointed that Powys Teaching Health Board has unanimously voted to push ahead with controversial plans that will see local patients...

04.04.2025 8

Karen Compton

Senedd Member Jane Dodds explains why she allowed the Welsh budget to pass

Earlier this month, the Senedd passed the Welsh Budget Whilst the final Budget was a vast improvement on the initial proposed Budget, it was still not...

28.03.2025 10

Karen Compton

The Family Farm Tax: another nail in the coffin of agriculture in Wales?

The Family Farm Tax: another nail in the coffin of agriculture in Wales? Agriculture is one of the cornerstones of the economy and indeed of wider...

21.03.2025 10

Karen Compton

Powys County Council Deputy Leader's column this month

Victory in Europe Day, known as VE Day, is celebrated on 8 May each year to mark the day the Allies formally accepted Germany's surrender in 1945...

14.03.2025 9

Karen Compton

Dyfed Powys Police Commissioner launches Police and Crime Plan

Launching My Police and Crime Plan for 2025-2029 - Dafydd Llywelyn, Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Commissioner I am pleased to officially launch my...

06.03.2025 9

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"I have always had the back of our farmers and for our rural communities," says Powys politician, who wanted to scrap the Sustainable Farming Scheme

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"If the state steps in when someone has cancer, why should an ageing person with dementia face an uphill battle," says North Herefordshire MP Ellie Chowns

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Welsh Labour is setting itself apart from Westminster amid Starmer struggles, says First Minister Eluned Morgan

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Funded childcare extension in England is a ‘real kick in the teeth for Welsh parents,’ says Mid Wales politician

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"Mid Wales is worth fighting for, our way of life, our area, our local businesses, our communities" – Powys Senedd Member says

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Issues at home and abroad have been tackled by North Herefordshire’s MP

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"It was a ‘busy beaver’ end of term," said Mid and West Wales Senedd Member Joyce Watson

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"We’ve grown far too used to hearing that the NHS in Wales is in crisis", says Powys Senedd Member

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'Why Mid Wales is being short-changed and why it would make a real difference to people's lives' - Cefin Campbell

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"Sadly, the failures of our health service in Wales have become all too common," says Brecon and Radnor Senedd Member James Evans

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A new Welsh Government nature law, single use vaping ban and a new European deal - Senedd Member Joyce Waton's view

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It’s that time of year when our area gets a huge influx of tourists, drivers on our back roads who can’t reverse, and people walking up Pen-y-Fan in flipflops

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The government’s recent sudden decision to scrap the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) has left farmers across North Herefordshire reeling

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