Gareth Evans: The Senedd Election: What are the next steps for government formation in Wales? – UK Constitutional Law Association

Posted May 12th, 2026 in news by sally

‘On 7 May 2026, the people of Wales went to the polls to elect the seventh Senedd Cymru. For a number of reasons, this was always destined to be a change election in Wales: using a new voting system to return an expanded Senedd of ninety-six members, together with significant changes to the Senedd membership and a likely change of government. In this blog, I focus on the last of these issues – the next Welsh Government – and consider some of the legal and political matters associated with forming a government under the Welsh devolution settlement.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 12th May 2026

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 12th, 2026 in news by sally

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

‘It’s David and Goliath’: how UK campaigners feel silenced by Slapps – The Guardian

Posted May 12th, 2026 in news by sally

‘Pressure is growing on government to act on legal threats designed to ‘harass and intimidate’ opponents.’

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The Guardian , 8th May 2026

Source: www.theguardian.com