Lydia Godden reviews an account of the 1984-85 Miners’ Strike informed by interviews with miners and by the authors’ own reporting on the events at the time.
IWA Analysis: The contribution of business to a just energy transition with Wales & West Utilities
Lydia Godden summarises a recent IWA roundtable hosted in partnership with Wales & West Utilities about the future role of business in decarbonising Wales’ energy sector.
IWA Analysis: Building from the Bottom: Delivering wellbeing and resilience through community ownership
Lydia Godden summarises the IWA and Bangor University’s recent event about the role of social enterprises and community ownership models in tackling local economic challenges.
IWA Analysis: Sharing Power, Spreading Wealth: The green transition must deliver greater economic benefit for communities in Wales
Lydia Godden outlines the need for Welsh communities to benefit from a greater share of the income generated through Wales’ natural resources and explains our recommendations.
IWA Analysis: The Autumn Statement: Worrying Times Ahead for Wales’ Poorest
Lydia Godden, the IWA’s Economic Policy and Research Officer, takes a closer look at the Autumn Statement 2023 and its likely impact on the lives of people in Wales.
IWA Analysis: Powering Ynys Môn and its People – The future path to Net Zero
Lydia Godden summarises the IWA and Bangor Universities’ open discussion about the economic future plans of The Anglesey Energy Island programme.
Why a Universal Basic Income Could Tackle Domestic Abuse
Jack Sargeant MS and Lydia Godden outline why reforming the welfare system is a crucial part of halting violence towards women.