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Home » The Welsh Agenda » Politics and Policy » Page 29

Politics and Policy

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

Part One: A Sovereign Wales in an Isle-wide Confederation

In the first of a five-part essay exploring the constitutional future of the UK, Glyndwr Cennydd Jones outlines devolution, federalism and confederalism.

1st February (1st February)
  • Politics and Policy

Why We Shouldn’t Go Back To Normal

Rachel Cable outlines how Covid-19 has exacerbated existing inequalities and what Wales must do to ensure the future is different.

28th January (27th January)
  • Politics and Policy

Rent Smart Wales: A Watchdog in Need of Sharper Teeth

Criminal landlords and lettings agents are not being held accountable because of a failure to enforce the law, argues Nicki Kindersley.

18th January (14th January)
  • Voices

A Window of Opportunity?

As many of our public sector buildings sit empty, Liam Gillard asks if now is the time to implement energy efficiency measures for a green recovery.

15th January (13th January)
  • Politics and Policy

Erasmus is Gone – But What Comes Next?

Huw Irranca-Davies bemoans the UK’s withdrawal from the EU’s student exchange programme and questions its proposed replacement.

14th January (14th January)
  • Politics and Policy

Wales Cardiac Care at Risk of Falling Behind

Gemma Roberts calls on the Welsh Government, and all political parties, to commit to a bold heart and circulatory disease plan for Wales.

13th January (14th January)
  • Politics and Policy

After Mohamud Mohammed Hassan’s Death, Wales Needs to Declare a Media Emergency

Wales’ lack of journalistic resource is structural injustice, writes Dylan Moore

13th January (13th January)
  • Voices

‘Accountability Deficit’ Haunts Landlord Licensing Body

Lack of strategy and a democratically unsound Rent Smart Wales is a serious issue for the private rented sector, argues Calum Davies.

11th January (11th January)
  • Politics and Policy

A New Generation Gets a Vote and a Voice in Wales

16 year old first-time voters need to be educated in what – and how – our democracy works to avoid a missed opportunity, writes Rhydian Thomas.

6th January (4th January)
  • Politics and Policy
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