Sights you don't see in the Senedd

Part 9:

A thorough debate, apparently!

"The contributions so far have been passionate, forceful from all sides."

"We're rarely treated to such cogent, purposeful, flowing debate here [Assembly]? Is it the arena, the issue they're debating, or those debating it?"

You have to admire Betsan. Remind me to order that drink for her next time.

Sights you don't see in the Senedd

Part 8:

A breakdown in communication between civil servants and the First Minister (on second thought..,)

"Because I holiday in my caravan in west Wales, I don't delegate authority to anyone else as I'm available to make any emergency decision as and when required." First Minister Rhodri Morgan

Sights you don't see in the Senedd

Seeing as Wagstaff has returned to regular posting. Here's my offering in the series.

Part 7:

A mass cull, or discovering the correct procedure for falling on your own sword.

Sights you don't see in the Senedd

Part 6:

Politicians scuffled and threw punches at each other in the Ukrainian parliament ahead of a vote on whether to dismiss speaker Arseniy Yatsenyuk.

Mr Yatsenyuk, an ally of President Viktor Yushchenko, is setting up his own political force.

No comparison with Dafydd Elis-Thomas (wink).

Sights you don't see in the Senedd

Part 5:

The caption could vary.

Sights you don't see in the Senedd

Part 4:

An adrenaline fuelled debate.

[The National Assembly is sometimes lambasted for having a cosier atmosphere than the AGM of the Buttery Crumpet Appreciation Society]

Sights you don't see in the Senedd

Part 3:

Parliament rooftop protest.






Checklist: Warm coat, scarf, hat, thermal underwear, whisky-filled hipflask, sandwiches, tea-filled vacuum flask, tissues, a reliable friend or companion, a large banner of your choice, and a speech prepared for the media.

Sights you don't see in the Senedd

Part 2:

A full chamber.

Sights you don't see in the Senedd

Part 1:

Members of Berlusconi's coalition cracked open champagne in the Senate to celebrate Mr Prodi's defeat and the flamboyant former prime minister announced a surprise party at his house in Rome.