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Politics and Policy

Comment, analysis and debate on the issues that matter for Wales, by writers from diverse sectors and political perspectives.

Climate change: a healthy ageing problem

As we start to see the effects of climate change more prominently, Age Cymru reflect on why they have greater impact on older people, and what we could do to help.

7th May (14th April)
  • Politics and Policy

A phased end to greyhound racing in Wales?

Speaking on behalf of the #CutTheChase campaign,  Billie-Jade Thomas explains how greyhound racing has found itself at the forefront of the political agenda in Wales.

2nd June (30th June)
  • Politics and Policy
National Cancer Institute

Terminally Ill Adults Bill: The cutting edge of Welsh devolution’s jagged edges

Liz Saville-Roberts MP examines the constitutional challenges presented by Assisted Dying legislation in our devolved system.

24th February (19th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Why a BSL (Wales) Bill is needed for better access to services and opportunities for the Welsh deaf community

Mark Isherwood MS calls for a British Sign Language legislation for Wales which will enable the deaf community and people with hearing loss to have a voice in the design and delivery of more efficient and affordable support services.

16th January (15th January)
  • Politics and Policy

Rescuing Welsh Universities – ‘Now is the Time to Act’

UCU Cymru’s Gareth Lloyd reflects on the immense value of Welsh universities and calls for immediate action to tackle their precarious financial situation.

18th December (17th December)
  • Politics and Policy

Welsh Government budget an opportunity to tackle economic inactivity

Ian Ross, CEO of Whitehead-Ross Education, argues why Welsh Government should focus its investment on adult education provision delivered by independent training providers.

10th December (9th December)
  • Politics and Policy

[LONG READ] Drug deaths are on the rise and we need action

Substance use service Barod calls for more support and action in a new 10-point plan to improve the lives of people affected by substance use in Wales

6th December (3rd December)
  • Politics and Policy

Kirsty Davies-Warner on the vital UK Government reform of the Mental Health Act

As the new Mental Health Act is due to be discussed in the Senedd later today, led by Hefin David MS, Mirus Wales CEO Kirsty Davies-Warner shares her story to show why meaningful changes to mental health legislation are desperately needed.

4th December (3rd December)
  • Politics and Policy

Inclusive Innovation for Wales

After bringing together some of Wales’s leading experts in academia, business, and the public sector, the Learned Society of Wales shares a vision of innovation for Wales that is inclusive and open to all. Read on to discover how civic, research, public sector and industry organisations can work together to build an inclusive innovation ecosystem that benefits all of Wales.

2nd December (27th November)
  • Politics and Policy

Empowering future generations to be Changemakers

New research from The Open University shines a light on what and how young people want to learn about democracy and active citizenship.

28th November (27th November)
  • Politics and Policy

Where next for wellbeing in Wales?

Following a roundtable launch of the Life in the UK Wales report with the IWA, Carnegie UK break down the opportunities and challenges of putting wellbeing at the heart of decision making in Wales.

15th November (19th November)
  • Politics and Policy
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