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Home » The Welsh Agenda » Politics and Policy » Page 10

Politics and Policy

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

Keith James is the IWA founder

Obituary: Keith James – a friend of Wales

Geraint Talfan Davies, former Chair of the IWA, remembers its co-founder Keith James, who passed away on 4 May 2023.

5th June (5th June)
  • Politics and Policy

Money, respect and other elephants?

Post Brexit funding is not fit for purpose to tackle Wales’ economic challenges, argues Joe Rossiter, IWA’s Policy and External Affairs Manager

3rd May
  • Politics and Policy
Leigh Jones takes a closer look at Welsh Government's recent announcements around freeports and asks if the policy will benefit Wales.

Freeports in Wales: A Road to Success?

Leigh Jones takes a closer look at Welsh Government’s recent announcements around freeports and asks if the policy will benefit Wales.

3rd May (30th June)
  • Politics and Policy
Tom Giffard MS warns against the detrimental effects of the tourism levy on the industry and visitors in Wales.

The Tourism Tax: Robbing Peter to Pay Paul

Tom Giffard MS warns against the detrimental effects of the tourism levy on the industry and visitors in Wales.

21st April (20th April)
  • Politics and Policy

Working Towards a globally responsible Wales

Whilst the Social Partnership and Public Procurement Bill could have been stronger on global responsibility, Aileen Burmeister argues that Wales must continue to live up to the ambition of a Fair Trade Nation.

3rd April (30th March)
  • Politics and Policy
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
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