News / EXCLUSIVE: Senedd Member Criticises ASSL Renovation Plans
Newly elected Plaid Member of the Senedd for Caerdydd Penarth, Kiera Marshall, has criticised the proposed changes to the ASSL in a statement to Gair Rhydd.

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Newly elected Plaid Member of the Senedd for Caerdydd Penarth, Kiera Marshall, has criticised the proposed changes to the ASSL in a statement to Gair Rhydd.
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