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Home » The Welsh Agenda » Politics and Policy » Page 14

Politics and Policy

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

Natasha Asghar calls the Welsh Government's action on public transport into question.

Time to Upgrade Wales’ Transport System

Natasha Asghar MS questions the Welsh Government’s track record on transport and asks whether it serves Wales’ best interests.

17th August (17th August)
  • Politics and Policy

How Effective Was the Early Voting Pilot?

Jess Blair examines the impact of the early vote pilot rolled out during the May elections in Wales.

4th August (3rd August)
  • Politics and Policy
Rhys ab Owen visits campaigners hoping to draw on the Well-being of Future Generations Act in Haily Park.

How can the Well-being of Future Generations Act become truly radical?

As the Welsh Government is recruiting the next Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, Rhys ab Owen MS argues the new Commissioner will need stronger enforcement powers.

28th July (28th July)
  • Politics and Policy
A picture taken during the miners' strikes, a key moment in the fight for better standards of work..

We Really Need to Talk About Work

After four decades of neoliberalism, Jean Jenkins says it’s time for a meaningful debate about workplace dynamics and standards of work.

25th July (2nd August)
  • Politics and Policy
A picture of a protest against the war in Ukraine, showing men and women with flags.

Women and the War in Ukraine

Jennifer G Mathers looks beyond the stereotypes to praise the role of Ukraine’s women in resisting the Russian invasion.

20th July (14th July)
  • Politics and Policy
Lowri Cunnington Wynn explores the potential of Restanza for Blaenau.

Restanza in Blaenau: New Foundational Politics

Lowri Cunnington Wynn explores the way communities can revitalise the place they live in through the idea of ‘restanza’, the active choice to stay.

18th July (7th July)
  • People and Places
The picture represents an allegory of justice.

Time for a Welsh Human Rights Act

Rhys ab Owen MS advocates for a Human Rights (Wales) Act to safeguard citizens’ rights.

5th July
  • Politics and Policy
Trade unions and collective bargaining are an important economic tool to redress power imbalances, according to Harry Thompson.

IWA ANALYSIS: Trade Unions Can Re-balance an Unequal Economy

Harry Thompson takes a closer look at the current rise in industrial actions across the UK, and examines the role of trade unions.

30th June (11th July)
  • Politics and Policy
The photograph shows a meadow, which can be a key site for the preservation of biodiversity. Protecting and enabling nature to thrive and restore itself is one of the key ideas embedded in the concept of 'Nature Positive'.

Can Wales become Nature Positive by 2030?

Meriel Harrison argues that Wales must set ambitious Nature Positive targets to reverse the curve of biodiversity loss

27th June (4th July)
  • Politics and Policy
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