Wales is in the grip of an extraordinary heatwave — wildfires spreading, drought declared across the country, and a COBRA emergency meeting called by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie and Jo ask the big question: was the government's response actually enough, or just talk?
The panel breaks down what really happens behind the scenes when a COBRA meeting is called, why Wales was left short of resources like helicopters early in the fire season, and whether the government's advice — including urging shops not to sell disposable barbecues — went far enough. They also look at the risk of rising food prices as extreme weather hits farming and supply chains.
Elsewhere in the episode:
- 97.7% of Welsh students hit A*-E — but is it good news?
- How Wales' universities are £7m+ in deficit
- Is Wales losing its brightest students to England?
- The true scale of Wales' holiday homes row
- And Senedd Sources Live is coming to Cardiff this September!
A jam-packed episode covering the biggest stories shaping Wales this summer.
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Welcome inside Welsh politics. Senedd Sources hears from those who have lived it in decision-forming and policy-making for Wales to assess politics, today, in Wales and for Wales. Join journalist Ollie Cole and former Welsh Labour adviser Jo Kiernan they share their experiences, and shape conversation about Welsh politics today.
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