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Home » The Welsh Agenda » Politics and Policy

Politics and Policy

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

Photo of the red Spring Budget 2023 book ahead of the Budget in HM Treasury

IWA Analysis: Spring Budget short on solutions for working people

Joe Rossiter takes a closer look at the Spring Budget 2023 and its likely impact on the lives of people in Wales

21st March (28th March)
  • Politics and Policy

Wales leading the way on tough decisions

Paula Renzel explores the mismanagement of transportation and how Wales is leading the way to a greener future.

20th March (28th March)
  • Politics and Policy

Levelling the playing field: A case for retrofit over demolition

David Kirby looks at the issues surrounding demolition in Wales and what sustainable alternatives can be explored.

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

A once in a generation opportunity to tackle climate and nature emergencies in Wales

Karen Whitfield discusses the future of agriculture in Wales in the face of the climate crisis.

14th March (14th March)
  • Politics and Policy

In Artsakh, Virtue Signalling but No Action

Anna Cervi discusses the humanitarian crisis in Artsakh from the point of view of the Armenian community in Wales.

13th March (28th March)
  • Politics and Policy
Daffodils in the sunshine, an emblem of St David's Day.

There is a better alternative for a more prosperous future for Wales

On St David’s day, Andrew RT Davies celebrates Wales’ achievements and appraises the Welsh Government’s track record on the challenges facing the nation

1st March (1st March)
  • Politics and Policy
A man looking inside his wallet and finding it empty

Co-producing Solutions to In-Work Poverty

Rowan Campbell argues that co-production is a powerful tool when tackling the negative effects of in-work poverty

27th February (24th February)
  • Politics and Policy
A black and white image of a stethoscope

Taking a Public Health Approach to the Cost of Living Crisis

The rising cost of living is a public health emergency. Public Health Wales has been looking into what a system-wide response could look like.

14th February (13th February)
  • Politics and Policy
Natasha Asghar MS warns against the downsides of a congestion charge for Wales

Flawed congestion charge plans will grind Wales to a halt

Natasha Asghar MS raises the alarm about the costs of a congestion charge for drivers in Wales

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

Older People in Wales Are Facing a Housing Disrepair Crisis

Becky Ricketts looks at the challenges, causes and solutions to the housing disrepair crisis targeting our oldest homeowners.

31st January
  • Politics and Policy
Sophie Howe looks back as she reaches the end of her term as Future Generations Commissioner for Wales

Seven Years of the Future Generations Act

Sophie Howe looks back as she reaches the end of her term as Future Generations Commissioner for Wales

23rd January (23rd January)
  • Politics and Policy
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