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It was a real pleasure to visit the Dyfi Wildlife Centre, Cors Dyfi Reserve & Observatory last month alongside @carolynthomasms.bsky.social . A wonderful opportunity to experience local conservation in action.

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Spending more than a penny on toilet upgrades across Mid Wales | GOV.WALES Public conveniences on key travel routes across Powys are to benefit from significant upgrades thanks to almost £500,000 of funding.

Public conveniences on key travel routes across Powys are to benefit from significant upgrades thanks to almost £500,000 of funding.

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📣 I spoke in the Senedd this week during the debate on the UK Government’s spending review. ✅ For the first time ever, Wales is receiving a historic... | By Joyce | Facebook 📣 I spoke in the Senedd this week during the debate on the UK Government’s spending review. ✅ For the first time ever, Wales is receiving a historic...

📣 I spoke in the Senedd this week during the debate on the UK Government’s spending review.

✅ For the first time ever, Wales is receiving a historic financial settlement — the largest of its kind.

📽️ Watch my contribution in the video below.

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This week in the Senedd, I spoke to the Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing to press for action on reducing stillbirths and neonatal deaths in... | By Joyce | Facebook This week in the Senedd, I spoke to the Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing to press for action on reducing stillbirths and neonatal deaths in...

This week in the Senedd, I spoke to the Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing to press for action on reducing stillbirths and neonatal deaths in Wales.

📽️ Watch my question and the Minister’s response in the video below.

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Plenary - 10/06/2025 The Senedd is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its people, makes laws for Wales, agrees Welsh taxes and holds the Welsh Government to account.

🎥 This week, I spoke in response to the Cabinet Secretary's statement on Diversity and Inclusion Guidance for Political Parties.

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Plenary - 10/06/2025 The Senedd is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its people, makes laws for Wales, agrees Welsh taxes and holds the Welsh Government to account.

I spoke in the Senedd this week on the issue of free ports.

View my contribution and the response by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning in the video here:

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I spoke in the Senedd today to ask the Cabinet Secretary to make a statement on non-domestic rates for small to medium sized retailers. View my... | By Joyce | Facebook I spoke in the Senedd today to ask the Cabinet Secretary to make a statement on non-domestic rates for small to medium sized retailers. View my...

I spoke in the Senedd today to ask the Cabinet Secretary to make a statement on non-domestic rates for small to medium sized retailers.

View my contribution and the response by the Cabinet Secretary in the video here.

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I spoke in the Senedd this week on the The Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill. View my contribution in the video... | By Joyce | Facebook I spoke in the Senedd this week on the The Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill. View my contribution in the video...

I spoke in the Senedd this week on the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill.

View my contribution in the video here.

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I spoke in the Senedd this week to ask the First Minister what assessment has been made of the impact on Wales of the UK-EU agreement. It's a deal that... | By Joyce | Facebook I spoke in the Senedd this week to ask the First Minister what assessment has been made of the impact on Wales of the UK-EU agreement. It's a deal that...

I spoke in the Senedd this week to ask the First Minister what assessment has been made of the impact on Wales of the UK-EU agreement.

View my contribution and the response by the First Minister in the video here.

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WEN are collecting the views of parents and carers about their experiences with childcare in Wales.

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Diolch @joycewatson.org.uk. Grateful to have your ongoing support in co-chairing the Senedd Cross Party Group for #Apprenticeships, supported by @colegau.cymru and @ntfwwbl.bsky.social www.colleges.wales/en/blog/post... #AWWales2025 @davehagendyk.bsky.social @jacksargeantms.bsky.social

A big thank you to @joycewatson.org.uk and Luke Fletcher MS @plaidcymru.bsky.social for co-hosting as part of the CPG on Apprenticeships. Your support helps highlight the vital role #apprenticeships play in building a skilled and prosperous Wales!

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In the Senedd International Women’s debate, Joyce Watson MS honours Welsh women lost to violence and highlights the Femicide Census: 2000 Women report. Notably, 1 in 8 women killed by men are over 70, and calls for collective action to end VAWG. Watch it here⬇️

I spoke in the Senedd this afternoon to ask what action the Welsh Government is taking to address the concerns raised by the farming sector following the... | By Joyce | Facebook I spoke in the Senedd this afternoon to ask what action the Welsh Government is taking to address the concerns raised by the farming sector following the...

I spoke in the Senedd this afternoon to ask what action the Welsh Government is taking to address the concerns raised by the farming sector following the statutory review of the Control of Agricultural Pollution Regulations.

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I spoke in the Senedd today to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Finance to make a statement on the Welsh Government's assessment of the impact of the UK... | By Joyce | Facebook I spoke in the Senedd today to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Finance to make a statement on the Welsh Government's assessment of the impact of the UK...

I spoke in the Senedd today to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Finance to make a statement on the Welsh Government's assessment of the impact of the UK spring statement on Wales.

View my contribution and the response by the Cabinet Secretary in the video below.

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I was honoured to sponsor and speak at today’s UN Day for the Elimination of Race Discrimination Conference at the Senedd.

A special thanks to Prof. Uzo Iwobi CBE, Chief Executive, Race Council Cymru and all partners for bringing together such an inspiring and thought-provoking event.

I spoke in the Senedd this week to ask the Cabinet Secretary to provide an update on the Welsh Government's public appointment procedures and to ensure... | By Joyce | Facebook I spoke in the Senedd this week to ask the Cabinet Secretary to provide an update on the Welsh Government's public appointment procedures and to ensure...

I spoke in the Senedd this week to ask the Cabinet Secretary to provide an update on the Welsh Government's public appointment procedures and to ensure we shape an inclusive, fair and representative Wales.

View my contribution in the video below.

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I spoke in the Senedd this afternoon in the debate on "International Women's Day – accelerating action." View my contribution in the video below. | By Joyce | Facebook I spoke in the Senedd this afternoon in the debate on "International Women's Day – accelerating action." View my contribution in the video below.

I spoke in the Senedd this afternoon in the debate on "International Women's Day – accelerating action."

View my contribution in the video below.

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I spoke in the Senedd this week on the Final Budget 2025-26 debate. View my contribution and the Minister for Finance and Welsh Language response in the... | By Joyce | Facebook I spoke in the Senedd this week on the Final Budget 2025-26 debate. View my contribution and the Minister for Finance and Welsh Language response in the...

I spoke in the Senedd this week on the Final Budget 2025-26 debate. View my contribution and the Minister for Finance and Welsh Language response in the video below.

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An extra £3M is being invested in bereavement care and support services across Wales.

This money will support people experiencing a loss. Specialist support will be available for people experiencing the most complex forms of grief and for those living and working in agriculture.

I spoke in the Senedd this week to welcome the announcement of the Welsh Government's ban on greyhound racing in Wales. View my contribution and the... | By Joyce | Facebook I spoke in the Senedd this week to welcome the announcement of the Welsh Government's ban on greyhound racing in Wales. View my contribution and the...

I spoke in the Senedd this week to welcome the announcement of the Welsh Government's ban on greyhound racing in Wales.

View my contribution and the response by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs.

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To mark Apprenticeships Week, I was pleased to organise an event this week for CollegesWales & NTfW.

The event was an opportunity to showcase the breadth of apprenticeship opportunities available & to celebrate the partnerships between educators, employers, & policymakers that make them possible.

Today, I spoke on the statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs: Restoring nature in Wales. I... | By Joyce | Facebook Today, I spoke on the statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs: Restoring nature in Wales. I...

Today, I spoke on the statement by Deputy First Minister & Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs: Restoring nature in Wales.

I spoke about the wonderful things happening at Ysgol y Bedol, Carmarthenshire.

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🎉| I'm absolutely delighted that Members of the Senedd have just voted to support my proposal for a Pet Abduction Bill to make pet theft a specific criminal offence in Wales.

Thank you to @joycewatson.org.uk and Janet Finch-Saunders MS for their powerful and supportive contributions.

Thank you @joycewatson.org.uk for sponsoring the #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessWeek event at the Senedd earlier this week. It was a fantastic opportunity to highlight the urgent need for action on these cancers in Wales.

I spoke in the Senedd today to ask the First Minister of Wales what the Welsh Government is doing to improve marine environments. I'm pleased to have... | By Joyce | Facebook I spoke in the Senedd today to ask the First Minister of Wales what the Welsh Government is doing to improve marine environments. I'm pleased to have...

I spoke in the Senedd today to ask the First Minister of Wales what the Welsh Government is doing to improve marine environments.

View my contribution and the response by the First Minister of Wales in the video below.

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I hope you stay safe this Christmas & New Year. If you need help during the recess period the following numbers may be useful

Gobeithio y byddwch yn cadw'n ddiogel dros y Nadolig a'r Flwyddyn Newydd. Os oes angen unrhyw help arnoch yn ystod cyfnod y toriad, gall y rhifau canlynol fod yn ddefnyddiol

Natural Resources Wales / Peatland restoration grant 2025 The grant window for peatland restoration is open from 18 December to 18 March 2025

To reverse habitat loss & improve the condition of Welsh peatlands, Natural Resources Wales have capital peatland restoration grants of between £10,000-£250,000 available. The total value available for the grant programme is around £700,000.

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Families and individuals across Wales struggling with the cost of food will receive vital support this winter through £1.7 million of additional funding from the Welsh Government.

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I visited Hafan y Waun Care Home in Aberystwyth recently to see the partnership work that is taking place between Ceredigion County Council and Hywel Dda Health Board. I was welcomed by Council officers and the Leader of the Council.