Robert Jones questions whether the super prison being built in Wrexham will bring the claimed economic benefits.

Comment, analysis and debate on the issues that matter for Wales, by writers from diverse sectors and political perspectives.
Robert Jones questions whether the super prison being built in Wrexham will bring the claimed economic benefits.
Eurfyl ap Gwilym says the parties should be lobbied on their manifestos so Wales receives the HS2 money it is entitled to
Hywel Lloyd urges the First Minister to motivate a long-term approach to Welsh energy production and conservation
Jon Antoniazzi explains the dispute that this week saw the Treasury conceding way over an £84million consequential for Wales.
Mike Hedges questions why we continue to waste money on a weapons system we’ll never use
Jessica McQuade says climate change is a social and economic issue as well as an environmental one
Jocelle Lovell says welfare changes will result in more rent arrears and evictions across Wales
As part of the IWA’s innovative new project to debate policy in a new way David Melding looks at the question of a separate legal jurisdiction for Wales.
Tim Finch explains why he is organizing a festival of Englishness in London today