Joe Rossiter explores the related conversations happening at devolved and UK government level and considers Plaid Cymru’s first 100 days agenda.
Lessons in identity politics from the Welsh Marches
As Andy Burnham’s place-based agenda takes over Westminster, Deiniol Brown argues that Wales’ borderlands show the power and dangers of identity politics.
The ‘blueprint’ for an asylum system that works
Nathan Phillips argues that having a humane approach to refugees benefits everyone.
Forest fires and food shortages: two sides of a deadly coin
Kaja Brown discusses the recent heatwaves and what Wales can do about the climate crisis
No opposition has made a faster start in the Senedd’s history
Cai Parry-Jones, Reform UK Member of the Senedd for Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf and the party’s shadow Finance and Government Efficiencies Minister, argues that Reform has redefined what opposition in Cardiff Bay can achieve.
Part of being a better Welsh government means taking responsibility
Dr Huw Evans argues that the ‘Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Act 2025’ shows how devolved politics can be done better
LONG READ: Importing students, exporting talent
Dr Rhys ap Gwilym and Dr Chrysovalantis Vasilakis examines the findings from student data to better understand why Welsh higher education is under pressure.
The true cost of Wales’ machinery of accountability
Leah Brown examines whether the £67m Wales spends reviewing its public bodies is repairing institutions or merely creating compliant ones.
The challenges of minority government – what are Plaid Cymru’s options?
Dr Gareth Evans discusses the pitfalls and possibilities that come with leading a minority government