Dame Elan Closs Stephens DBE reflects on her ten years as Electoral Commissioner and how the electoral landscape and the work of the Commission in Wales has changed.
A decade of change, a democracy to protect
Dame Elan Closs Stephens DBE reflects on her ten years as Electoral Commissioner and how the electoral landscape and the work of the Commission in Wales has changed.
Creating a new Welsh way for growth and opportunity
With the political landscape changing through a greater appetite to decentralise power, Chair of Cardiff Capital Region, Cllr Mary Ann Brocklesby, and Chief Executive, Kellie Beirne, argue that Wales should seize the moment to forge a new Welsh way for regional working, and show what makes it such a compelling place to invest.
Data Centres, SMRs and the challenge for Plaid
Jack Wilkinson-Dix asks how Wales’ new government should respond to a rapidly growing – and increasingly contested – industry
What has Plaid Cymru achieved for the environment in its first 100 days?
Shea Buckland-Jones, Head of Policy and Advocacy for WWF Cymru, asks if the Welsh Government is doing enough for the environment.
The foundations are laid – now it’s time to deliver
Dr Hade Turkmen, acting head of Oxfam Cymru, looks at what the Welsh Government should prioritise following their 100 Days Plan.
IWA LONG READ: Rewiring government in Wales and Westminster: what, how and why?
Joe Rossiter explores the related conversations happening at devolved and UK government level and considers Plaid Cymru’s first 100 days agenda.
No opposition has made a faster start in the Senedd’s history
Cai Parry-Jones, Reform UK Member of the Senedd for Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf and the party’s shadow Finance and Government Efficiencies Minister, argues that Reform has redefined what opposition in Cardiff Bay can achieve.
Part of being a better Welsh government means taking responsibility
Dr Huw Evans argues that the ‘Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Act 2025’ shows how devolved politics can be done better
The challenges of minority government – what are Plaid Cymru’s options?
Dr Gareth Evans discusses the pitfalls and possibilities that come with leading a minority government
Why ‘a plan to have plans’ isn’t as daft as it sounds
Professor Dan Bristow examines the new Welsh Government’s approach