James Downe reflects on the process of local government reform in Wales, and offers some thoughts about the future.

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James Downe reflects on the process of local government reform in Wales, and offers some thoughts about the future.
Dr Jayne Woolford and Dr Jo Hunt examine January’s Europe debate between Nigel Farage and Carwyn Jones.
Alan Trench calls says the opportunities within a new Wales Bill have yet to be seized.
Jocelyn Davies pays tribute to one of Plaid Cymru’s most irrepressible and committed activists, Glyn Erasmus, on the day of his funeral.
Kirsty Williams explains the Nurse Staffing (Wales) Bill.
David Cornock talks to the Welsh Secretary about his route from Pembrokeshire to Parliament, his view on the word ‘Principality’ and what the future may hold.
Steffan Evans explores the changes for housing associations in England and looks at the impact on Wales.
Martin Mansfield says it is fully within the Welsh Government’s power to obstruct the parts of the UK Government’s Trade Union Bill that relate to devolved matters.
Idris Francis says claims that speed cameras in Wales are effective are wildly overstated.