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Senedd

A picture of the Senedd seen from the outside, against a blue sky. In the week the Senedd turned 25, substantial reforms to the way the parliament works were passed, marking the next chapter in the ever-evolving story of devolution.

Words to win the next Welsh election

Roger Lewis takes a look at the words behind Senedd campaigns past and what we might see ahead of 2026.

14th August (12th August)
  • Politics and Policy

Power to the People? Recalling Members of the Senedd

Dr Ben Stanford discusses the Senedd’s plans for recall.

12th August (4th August)
  • Politics and Policy

Why a BSL (Wales) Bill is needed for better access to services and opportunities for the Welsh deaf community

Mark Isherwood MS calls for a British Sign Language legislation for Wales which will enable the deaf community and people with hearing loss to have a voice in the design and delivery of more efficient and affordable support services.

16th January (15th January)
  • Politics and Policy

60 years of the Secretary of State for Wales

IWA Trustee Ant Pickles reflects on the role of the Secretary of State for Wales on the eve of the post’s 60th anniversary.

15th October (15th October)
  • Politics and Policy
A picture of the Senedd, seen from afar

‘Dismissed’ and ‘patronised’: Campaigners report being ignored by Welsh Government

Mark Thomas, a campaigner for the Welsh Cladiators, highlights several campaigning groups’ negative experiences when engaging with Welsh Government.

13th June (13th June)
  • Voices
Senedd reform can be part of a suite of measures to reinvigorate our stagnant democracy, and we must meet the scale of change, writes Joe Rossiter

IWA Analysis: Grasping the moment: Senedd reform and democratic renewal

Senedd reform can be part of a suite of measures to reinvigorate our stagnant democracy, and we must meet the scale of change, writes Joe Rossiter

15th November
  • Politics and Policy
A picture of the Senedd Siambr seen from the inside. The article describes the work of the Reform Bill Senedd Committee and explains the importance of legislative scrutiny.

Senedd Reform: How do committees work?

David Rees MS, Chair of the Reform Bill Committee, examines how better representation and scrutiny can lead to a healthier democracy in Wales

11th October (17th October)
  • Politics and Policy
Photo by Carlynn Alarid on Unsplash A man looking at a series of screens showing television shows being recorded. The article it relates to is about the role of public interest journalism in Wales.

Making Journalism Work for Wales: how to build a sustainable future?

Reimagining journalism is difficult, but Wales is heading in the right direction, writes Dylan Moore

11th September (14th September)
  • Politics and Policy
Photo by Ugur Akdemir on Unsplash The article describes a model to reform the union for a new UK constitution

Reforming the Union

Glyndwr Cennydd Jones puts forward a blueprint to reform UK institutions and address the asymmetry of the union.

8th August (6th August)
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