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Democracy

Our Green Transition Must Not Leave the South Wales Valleys Behind

Tackling the climate and nature emergencies can create a better, fairer future if local people are put at the heart of policy making, argues Becca Massey-Chase.

24th March (23rd March)
  • 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

Keeping Me Awake at Night: Welsh Democratic Participation

Yvonne Murphy argues that we have a duty to educate young people, and the general population, in how to participate in democracy.

7th December (9th December)
  • Politics and Policy

Empowering the Senedd and Resisting Attacks on Devolution

Julie James MS talks to Josiah Mortimer about reforming the electoral system in Wales and the implications of the recent attacks on devolution.

1st December (4th December)
  • Politics and Policy

How can Wales elect a more diverse Senedd?

Rocio Cifuentes on why a diverse Senedd is essential in order for Wales to thrive.

28th May (28th May)
  • Politics and Policy

Give citizens a voice as well as a vote

Geraint Talfan Davies urges Wales to build more bridges between government and people

21st May (21st May)
  • Politics and Policy

Wales has given its young people a voice and it’s time for Westminster to catch up

Thousands of 16- and 17-year olds will be able to vote in Welsh elections from 2021. Westminster risks alienating students and young people if it doesn’t follow suit, writes Rob Simkins

5th December (5th December)
  • Politics and Policy

A democracy Christmas carol

We have a right to feel angry and powerless at the state of our democracy but Wales has a unique opportunity to change things for the better, writes Mat Matthias

5th December (5th December)
  • Uncategorised

Impressions from Wales’s first citizens’ assembly

Wales’ first citizens assembly is a fascinating step towards a more participatory politics, says Merlin Gable.

31st July (31st July)
  • Politics and Policy
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