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Welsh independence

Part Two: Devolution? Federalism? Why Independence is the Answer

Dr John Ball explores different constitutional options for Wales and the UK and argues that only independence enables the necessary powers for each nation.

4th March (4th March)
  • Politics and Policy

Part One: Devolution? Federalism? Why Independence is the Answer

In the first of a two part essay, Dr John Ball examines the journey to a devolved Wales and sets out why the current settlement is inadequate.

3rd March (4th March)
  • Politics and Policy

A Proposed Constitution for an Independent Wales

Dr Alan Sandry and Dr Huw Evans outline a vision of what the constitution of an independent Wales could look like…

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

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

In the final part of his essay, Glyndwr Cennydd Jones summarises his analysis of the UK’s constitution and looks at where Brexit and Covid-19 leaves us now.

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

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

A League-Union of the Isles is neither independence nor federalism – but the best of both worlds, argues Glyndwr Cennydd Jones.

4th February (4th February)
  • Politics and Policy

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

What would an independent Wales in the EU look like? Glyndwr Cennydd Jones writes about the potential future relationship…

3rd February (4th February)
  • Politics and Policy

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

Glyndwr Cennydd Jones incorporates the moderate elements of both unionism and nationalism into confederal-federalism.

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

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

Towards an Independent Wales: A Solid First Step?

Andy Regan dissects the Independence Commission’s report and raises some unanswered questions.

9th October (9th October)
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