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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.

System transformation or cliff-edge? The role of time-limited funds in achieving public policy goals

Prof Mark Llewellyn and Prof Fiona Verity discuss the tensions in funding programmes for public health transformation.

24th June (13th June)
  • 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

We know how to build net zero homes. So, why aren’t we?

Adam Meyrick discusses Wales’ housing challenge and how devolved actors can solve it.

26th June (20th June)
  • Politics and Policy

LONG READ: Devolution and Constitutional Reform: towards a stable and efficient democratic parliamentary structure

Mick Antoniw MS argues that a constitutional reform and further devolution for Wales are urgently needed in order to settle the longer term democratic framework for the UK.

17th June (10th June)
  • Politics and Policy

IWA Analysis: Setting Wales’ economic course – the Spending Review from a Welsh lens

Yesterday’s UK Government spending review is a vital milestone which sees the government setting out its spending priorities for the

12th June
  • Politics and Policy

Child strip searches in Wales: the urgent need for transparency, justice, and devolution

Yasmin Begum and Saqib Deshmukh explore the issue of racial injustice in child strip searches and what it says about our justice system.

15th May (13th May)
  • Politics and Policy

A trainful of lives

Post-20mph, Cycling UK’s Tomos Owens discusses what’s next for transport policy in Wales.

12th May (30th April)
  • Politics and Policy

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
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
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