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Home » The Welsh Agenda » Politics and Policy » Page 22

Politics and Policy

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

Highlight on the UBI Debate (Part 1): The Case for a Care Leavers Plus Pilot

In response to Harry Thompson’s piece on the Basic Income Pilot, Jonathan Rhys Williams, co-founder of UBI Lab Wales, champions a wider-ranging Care Leavers Plus pilot.

2nd September (3rd September)
  • Politics and Policy
Money spilling out of a jar

Basic Income Pilot: Mark Drakeford’s Controlled Experiment

Harry Thompson argues that the First Minister’s recent plan to trial a Basic Income Pilot has the potential to offer groundbreaking, real-life insights into the effects of the policy.

16th August (16th August)
  • Politics and Policy
People scrolling down their phones in Bath, England.

Disinformation: Is Wales at a Greater Risk?

Professor Martin Innes argues the Welsh Government and the Senedd must move to protect Welsh media and politics from disinformation.

12th August (12th August)
  • Politics and Policy
A colourful NHS logo over a pink heart, painted on the ground. Photo by Nicolas J Leclercq on Unsplash.

Why Is the NHS at Crunch Point?

Darren Hughes from the Welsh NHS Confederation argues broader reforms are needed to counter the pressures facing the NHS in Wales.

10th August (20th May)
  • Politics and Policy
A time-lapse picture of a stream in the Welsh mountains. Photo by Kirk Schwarz on Unsplash.

Seizing the Moment to End Water Poverty in Wales

Andy White from the Consumer Council for Water (CCW) argues the Welsh Government and water providers must address the root causes of water poverty in the face of territorial inequalities.

6th August (11th August)
  • Politics and Policy

Baroness Jenny Randerson: ‘One of my main roles is to defend devolution’

Baroness Jenny Randerson speaks to Josiah Mortimer about reforming the Welsh and UK electoral systems and the future of devolution.

5th August (20th May)
  • Politics and Policy

Solving the Senedd’s Engagement Problem

Andrew RT Davies argues that the Senedd must do more to appeal to the average (non) voter and offers specific reforms to the Senedd’s business.

8th July (20th May)
  • Politics and Policy

Reforming Social Care in Wales

Dr Alison Tarrant argues that a re-think of adult social care shouldn’t solely focus on funding – it needs to look again at its fundamental purpose.

30th June (1st June)
  • Politics and Policy
A five pound bill covered with coins. Dr John Ball argues that the Welsh Government's proposed Universal Basic Income (UBI) falls at the first hurdle without major changes.

Universal Basic Income: Do It Right Or Don’t Do It At All

Dr John Ball argues that – without major changes – the Welsh Government’s proposed Universal Basic Income falls at the first hurdle.

17th June (1st June)
  • Politics and Policy
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