Who gets the power? Devolution and the General Election.

Pod Save the UK

It’s been a horrendous campaign for the Conservatives so far, careening from disaster to catastrophe, but the Tories don't have the exclusive on political drama. This week Nish and Coco focus on the action in the devolved nations, with a particular focus on Wales and Northern Ireland.

First, we check in with Welsh Journalist Will Hayward to learn about the recent vote of no confidence in First Minister Vaughan Gething and Labour’s manifesto pledge to tune up the current devolution agreements. Then, Coco chats to Plaid Cymru Leader Rhun ap Iorwerth, to learn more about Plaid’s ambitions for Wales and their plans to turn up the heat on Labour.

Later, we check in to Northern Ireland, speaking to journalist Amanda Ferguson about the stakes of the next election and whether allegations about former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson will have any bearing on the election.

Finally, the gang break out some of Coco’s recently rebranded charming and quizzical moments.

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Guests:

Rhun ap Iorwerth, Leader of Plaid Cymru

Will Hayward, Welsh Affairs Editor at Wales Online

Amanda Ferguson, freelance journalist

Audio credits:

Sky News

Blue Sky.mp3 by Sergmusic -- https://freesound.org/s/639933/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

TikTok/ Suella Braverman

Useful links:

Jo Stevens interview with S4C https://x.com/NewyddionS4C/status/1802786241852707250

Constituencies and candidates:

Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr: https://whocanivotefor.co.uk/elections/parl.montgomeryshire-and-glyndwr.2024-07-04/montgomeryshire-and-glyndwr/

Ynys Mon:

https://whocanivotefor.co.uk/elections/parl.ynys-mon.2024-07-04/ynys-mon/

Dudley:

https://whocanivotefor.co.uk/elections/parl.dudley.2024-07-04/dudley/

Fareham:

https://whocanivotefor.co.uk/elections/parl.fareham-and-waterlooville.2024-07-04/fareham-and-waterlooville/