Mark Drakeford argues that the current system of regulating care homes is palpably incapable of defending the public interest

Comment, analysis and debate on the issues that matter for Wales, by writers from diverse sectors and political perspectives.
Mark Drakeford argues that the current system of regulating care homes is palpably incapable of defending the public interest
Alan Trench considers the implications of establishing a separate jurisdiction for Wales
Paul Flynn pays tribute to a constant though often infuriating companion that has prompted, supported and sometimes opposed his campaigns
Geraint Talfan Davies worries that Cardiff Bay and Westminster are talking past each other on the funding issue
Iain Mcwhirter says we could not have asked for a more definitively English celebration of national identity than the Queen’s celebrations last week
Paul Flynn argues that a currency of sycophancy is engulfing us in contagious infantilism
Geraint Talfan Davies explores the different visual rhythms of online and print publication
John Osmond says we would be much better off if the ancient antagonisms between Labour and Plaid Cymru could be resolved
Anna Nicholl says future gazing can help us make decisions about today’s Welsh civil society