Poet says being dropped from Senedd royal visit over poem is 'concerning'

BBC Wales Thursday 15 October 2026, 10:44 UTC 1 min read

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Hanan Issa's poem To Grow, referring to Gaza and trans healthcare, was rejected from the ceremony.

Poet (PERSON) Senedd (LOCATION) Hanan Issa's (PERSON) Gaza (LOCATION)

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