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electoral reform

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

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

Extending the vote to prisoners could help to tackle social exclusion and deprivation

Leanne Wood calls for an informed debate about extending the vote to prisoners

11th June
  • Politics and Policy

Votes at 16: enhancing civic duty

Lisa Francis reflects on the Conservative case for supporting votes at 16

21st August (20th August)
  • Politics and Policy

The Local Government Democracy (Wales) Act: A ‘sea change’ or no change to democratic engagement in Wales?

Janet Finch-Saunders argues for a renewed balance in power between politicians and communities

3rd August (2nd August)
  • Politics and Policy

Introducing… the new leader of Wales’ students

Gwyneth Sweatman sets out her priorities for her year in office as NUS Wales President

3rd July (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Online voting : The end of the polling station?

Jim Killock anaylses if the benefits of online voting outweigh the risks

5th March (26th February)
  • Politics and Policy

IWA Podcast: the McAllister review

Ahead of a debate on Assembly electoral reform this week, Rhea Stevens is joined by Jess Blair, Natasha Davies, and Carmen Ria Smith to discuss next steps for the McAllister review.

6th February (28th February)
  • Politics and Policy
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