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Home » The Welsh Agenda » Politics and Policy » Page 26

Politics and Policy

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

Time to Prioritise Medical Research in Wales

Angela Burns MS outlines what the Welsh Government needs to do to cultivate a thriving medical research environment.

17th March (16th March)
  • Politics and Policy

The Agriculture White Paper: What Future for the Post-Brexit Welsh Countryside?

Prof Gareth Wyn Jones and Tim Jones consider the challenges that must be overcome to find a vibrant, sustainable way ahead for farming and the Welsh countryside.

12th March (9th March)
  • Politics and Policy

Why Community Banking is the Future for Wales

Community banks – as seen in many other countries – can provide Wales with a way of keeping financial services in the high street, writes Jack Sargeant MS.

9th March (4th March)
  • Politics and Policy

Time to Invest in Our Carbon-rich Habitats

Greater investment in Wales’ natural ecosystems can ensure we meet our climate targets as well as maximise additional social and economic benefits, writes Alex Phillips.

8th March (8th March)
  • Politics and Policy

Part Two: Devolution? Federalism? Why Independence is the Answer

Dr John Ball explores different constitutional options for Wales and the UK and argues that only independence enables the necessary powers for each nation.

4th March (4th March)
  • Politics and Policy

Part One: Devolution? Federalism? Why Independence is the Answer

In the first of a two part essay, Dr John Ball examines the journey to a devolved Wales and sets out why the current settlement is inadequate.

3rd March (4th March)
  • Politics and Policy
Charlotte Williams pictured in Adelaide, South Australia. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe

‘When We Say Black History, What We Mean is Racial Justice’ 

Shavanah Taj talks to Charlotte Williams who is leading a working group to improve the teaching of themes relating to BAME communities and experiences across the school curriculum.

2nd March (2nd March)
  • Politics and Policy

Welsh Housing Survey: Better Data isn’t a Partisan Issue

Evidence-based policymaking should be taken as standard – so why are we relying on anecdotal evidence? Mike Hedges MS and Laura Jones MS argue for a Welsh Housing Survey.

25th February (23rd February)
  • Politics and Policy

The Future of Qualifications in Wales 

A suite of new GCSEs and bitesize qualifications to target practical skills in mathematics and languages; Emyr George explores reforms to the curriculum.

24th February (22nd February)
  • Politics and Policy
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