In this Senedd Election Special, we interview Natasha Asghar from the Conservative Party about their education policy offerings for the upcoming Senedd elections.

As ever, here on Emma and Tom Talk Teaching we have post-interview analysis from Dr Gareth Evans from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

The interview was recorded on 25th February 2026, and is a collaboration between Emma and Tom Talk Teaching and The Impact Podcast. You can also hear this interview, together with Jane and Finola's thoughts, over on their podcast feed.

Each of the six main parties contesting the Senedd elections in May has a broadcast slot for their interview:

16th March - Conservative

17th March - Green

19th March - Labour

23rd March - Liberal Democrats

24th March - Plaid Cymru

26th March - Reform UK

Then, on 22nd April we'll bring you a special episode analysing everything we've found out from the interviews. Enjoy!

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Presented by Tom Breeze, Gareth Evans, Jane Miller and Finola Wilson

Music: Cameron Stewart

Producer: Darren Evans

Studio Manager: Adrian Rapps

Any opinions expressed by the presenters are their independent views and not those of their respective employers.

SENEDD ELECTIONS SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Natasha Asghar (Conservatives)