Rhys ap Gwilym says the main parties’ manifestos bear out his fear that Wales’ politicians would be fiscally timid ahead of the Senedd election
One Wales Two: Are Labour and Plaid’s Manifestos on the Same Page?
Two weeks ahead of the 2021 Senedd election, Harry Thompson assesses the potential for agreement on economic policy between Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru.
Senedd 2021 and Tax: What Do We Expect of the Parties?
Dr. Rhys ap Gwilym explores how each party might use the Senedd’s ability to make Wales-specific tax policy.
Why it’s Time to Embrace Uncertainty Politics
Andy Regan casts his eyes on the Senedd elections and wonders whether we will get the debate that Wales needs.
Challenging Poverty from Day One
Helen Mary Jones MS argues that both Westminster and the Welsh Government is responsible for poverty in Wales.
Plaid Cymru Drops the Ball
The Independence Commission’s new report is a mess of ideas which serves only to stunt the movement, argues Dr John Ball.
Plaid Cymru Will End Child Poverty
Helen Mary Jones writes that a Welsh Child Payment of £35 a week to children in poverty will be the priority for a Plaid Cymru government.
Different Directions?
The different electoral success of the SNP and Plaid Cymru will mean a divergence in Parliamentary tactics, writes Dr Louise Thompson.
Child poverty is a political choice – Plaid Cymru will choose differently
Plaid Cymru’s plan to give £35 per week to every child in low income families could lift 50,000 children in Wales out of poverty, says Adam Price