Michael Enea
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 12
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- Sep 27, 2026
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- Jul 5, 2026
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Sarah Cooper-Lesadd’s Senedd defection exposes a flaw in Wales’ new voting system (opens the original)
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There’s nothing quite like a political defection in Wales. The media frenzy. The interviews. The questions. Recently, Sarah Cooper-Lesadd, a Senedd Member for Bridgend and the Vale, sensationally defected from Reform UK to Plaid Cymru. While many in the Welsh media focused on the "why", I asked a different question: how? Ms Cooper-Lesadd acknowledged that it’s unusual to move directly from the right to the left of the political spectrum, saying: “I’m in my home now.” She may feel at home in her
Is Newport city centre really âin transitionâ, or has it declined? (opens the original)
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Two years ago, Newportâs former council leader, Cllr Jane Mudd, said the city centre was âin transitionâ. Speaking at a full council meeting in March 2024, Cllr Mudd went on the defensive about the city centre, highlighting various future projects, as well as the newly refurbished Indoor Market and Market Arcade. She also spoke about the discretionary rate relief scheme introduced for the city centre - a good scheme which remains in place today. Yes, there are positives. Clearly, there are
Do you think balaclavas should be banned in Newport? (opens the original)
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Last week I published a post on my blogging page and asked one question. Should balaclavas been banned in Newport? The post reached more than 270,000 people and drew well over 800 comments. Individuals on bicycles riding along our streets - in sweltering hot 30C heat - while wearing a thick black balaclava. I’ve seen it myself several times in Newport’s city centre. It’s intimidating for shoppers and visitors (especially the elderly). Why would someone need to wear a thick black balaclava in 30C
This is why Newport City Council supports the removal of Old Green Roundabout (opens the original)
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Why the Newport Labour group support the removal of the Old Green roundabout. Councillor Rhian Howells is the cabinet member for assets and infrastructure for Newport City Council. Ms Howells is also the Labour councillor representing the Tredegar Park and Marshfield Ward (including Duffryn). In January, Councillor Howells published the official position of Newport City Council in respect of the Old Green roundabout. “The Old Green proposals form part of the Burns package of measures to reduce M
Should the Gwent Police Commissioner face more open scrutiny? (opens the original)
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At the beginning of July, my online blogging page published a post which questioned whether the current Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent - Jane Mudd - should resign?  If not, should the chief constable step down? This stemmed from persistent ongoing problems plaguing Newportâs city centre. Anti-social behavior was widespread - marked by frequent acts of vandalism, loutish antics and intimidating conduct.  A lack of visible policing was blamed along with questions over the city cent
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