Join us and @hiraethpod.bsky.social this Thursday at Porters as we talk about the the past, present, and future of two of Wales' biggest political parties with @owain2026.bsky.social and @kieramarshall.bsky.social.

All are welcome to join, we're not ticketing this event. Please come thirsty to support local independent venues in Cardiff and with questions for our fantastic guests @kieramarshall.bsky.social & @owain2026.bsky.social and follow @thatsdevolved.bsky.social if you don't already! See you there!

This article does not make clear this is in England only. Scotland has also banned no-fault evections. Tenants in Wales and Northern Ireland enjoy fewer protections and can still face no-fault evections. #thatsdevolved www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

What Labour’s Renters’ Rights Act means for tenants and landlords

From new eviction protections to the right to own pets – here’s what to know about the new rental laws

independent.co.uk

This article from the communist is incorrect about this being the first election 16 & 17 year old can vote in in Wales. They have been able to vote in devolved elections since 2021. #thatsdevolved communist.red/welsh-senedd...

Welsh Senedd elections: Anger against the status quo searches for an expression | The Communist

Next week, the Welsh Senedd elections are set to produce an electoral earthquake with a historic collapse for Labour. But behind this shock lies a fractured anti-establishment expression in the form o...

communist.red

The Welsh Government has control of planning decisions around onshore wind farms in Wales. As such, there was never a ban on onshore wind in Wales like there was in England, and Ed Miliband's decision did not impact Wales @theguardian.com #thatsdevolved www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

These enormous wind turbine projects would damage Wales – and all to supply the rest of the UK with energy | Simon Jenkins

Labour’s deals with private companies will ride roughshod over a wilderness so remote there are no people to defend it, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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Glad this is getting some real research behind it. Anecdotally I've noticed that outlets are a little better at adding 'in England' in print but remain awful in formats where it's harder to call them out. www.theguardian.com/media/2026/a...

Voters in Wales failed by inaccurate UK media reports on devolved issues, study finds

Reports on English policies seen in Wales as relating to whole of UK contribute to widespread confusion, researchers say

theguardian.com

The strike will be in England only. Pay for resident doctors is negotiated at the devolved level. #thatsdevolved www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Unions privately voice misgivings over BMA pay demands and doctors’ strikes

Senior figures express concerns over medical union’s refusal of pay rise that is higher than offer to other NHS staff

theguardian.com

This article from the Daily Mail does not make clear that this applies to universities in England only. Tuition fees are devolved, and there are different fee regimes across the nations. #thatsdevolved www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

Tuition fees to rise with inflation Bridget Phillipson confirms

Bridget Phillipson confirmed that universities will be able to charge above the current £9,535 a year in future, with tuition fee loans rising to match.

dailymail.co.uk

There is no British social care system. Both social care and health are devolved. #thatsdevolved www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Wes Streeting urged to clarify plans to fix Britain's social care crisis

Silver Voices, a non-profit which has over 10,000 members, warned a review of Britain's care service risked becoming a "farce" unless ministers outlined how it would work

mirror.co.uk

An evening with @pacymru.bsky.social looking forward to next year's Senedd election.

There is an error in DWP Green Paper on welfare cuts. The requirement to remain in education to 18 applies in England only. #thatsdevolved

This article is incorrect. The funding of most public services in Wales are decided by the Senedd and the Welsh Gov. New public spending in England can lead to a Barrnet consequtial for any of the devolved nations. I can't believe I'm still saying this #thatsdevolved www.itv.com/news/2025-06...

This article is incorrect. The 3400 figure refers to England only. There are over 4100 state funded secondary schools in the UK alone. #thatsdevolved www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

White working-class pupils behind in all but 21 UK secondary schools

White working-class children are falling behind their peers in all but 21 schools across the country, shocking official data has shown.

dailymail.co.uk

This change would apply in England only. The Welsh Government has also not yet decided to implement the Cass report. The Senedd previously voted to not adopt the report's recommendations. #thatsdevolved www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/04...

NHS to test all ‘trans’ children for autism

Every child referred to a gender clinic will be screened under new guidance following Cass Review

telegraph.co.uk

This change will apply to England only. The Morning-after pill is already free in the devolved nations #thatsdevolved news.sky.com/story/amp/mo...

Morning-after pill set to be made free from pharmacies in bid to end 'unfair postcode lottery'

Emergency contraception is free from most GPs and sexual health clinics, but pharmacies can charge up to £30.

news.sky.com

This post from UK Labour is incorrect. These reforms apply to England only. #thatsdevolved

It's taken a little while but today EYHCs new report goes live. Nowhere For Them To Go: Young People In Temporary Accommodation In Wales. End Youth Homelessness Cymru began its campaign to end the use of unsuitable temporary accommodation for young people in 2017.

⚠️ New Research⚠️ Our research into young people's experiences of Temporary Accommodation in Wales is now live on our website! Read the full report here: bit.ly/3EtcYDt

This article from @theguardian.com is incorrect. This will apply to England only. Housing is a devolved issue. Wales has separate renters reforms proposals #thatsdevolved

The Guardian@theguardian.com · 2y ago

Landlords in England and Wales face ban on ‘outrageous’ upfront charges

This "article" from The Telegraph incorrectly refers to Wales as a principality. The story itself is also dangerous misinformation, which has seen friends of That's Devolved face harassment. #thatsdevolved

Any social care reform undertaken by the Westminster Government would apply to England only. #thatsdevolved www.newstatesman.com/politics/202...

Social care in Britain is doomed

No government is willing to make unpalatable choices needed to resolve the crisis.

newstatesman.com

This was an England only policy. Scotland had a different system for historical paths and Wales never applied these dates. #thatsdevolved nation.cymru/news/campaig...

Campaigners hail move to ditch 2031 cut-off date for recording historic paths

The UK Government plans to repeal a cut-off date for registering historic paths in a move that walking enthusiasts hailed as a “fantastic step” for people to enjoy nature. In an announcement timed to ...

nation.cymru

What is 70 miles between constituents? www.dbcc.gov.wales/reviews/12-2...

I have about 10k fewer followers here than twitter and almost identical posts are getting the same if not better interaction here.

That's Devolved@thatsdevolved.bsky.social · 2y ago

This is an interesting point considering the Senedd rejected the principle a few weeks ago.

This is an interesting point considering the Senedd rejected the principle a few weeks ago.

David Deans@deansofcardiff.bsky.social · 2y ago

Assisted dying related stuff... something that went under the radar earlier this week was that Mark Drakeford told Politics Live that he also thought there was a "high likelihood" the bill will need a consent motion (i.e a vote in the Senedd).

I've been working on gathering this data for 7 months. Full report out in the new year. Headline is the time 18-25 y/o are spending in Temporary accommodation has jumped up by 71% in 7 years. Housing, Youth Homelessness, and using FOIs for research. www.endyouthhomelessness.cymru/voices/nowhe...

“Nowhere for them to go”: Young People in Temporary Accommodation in Wales — End Youth Homelessness Cymru

In the New Year, End Youth End Youth Homelessness Cymru will be publishing a short report on the amount of time that young people are spending in unsupported temporary accommodation (TA) in Wales.&nbs...

endyouthhomelessness.cymru