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The Big Questions: Economy

The parties competing for your vote in the upcoming election respond to our Big Questions on the economy.

21st April (21st April)
  • Politics and Policy

Why Newport Needs Novels 

Dylan Moore explains why his Newport novel, Many Rivers to Cross, had to be fiction – and why Wales’ often disparaged third city is perfect terrain for a writer. 

20th April (20th April)
  • Culture

The State of Play

Five years on from the heady days of Euro 2016 and ahead of the delayed 2021 tournament, Garmon Dyfri assesses the disconnect between elite level sport and an inactive society.

19th April (14th April)
  • Culture

Disenfranchised: Democratic Barriers for Blind and Partially Sighted People

Our current election practices do not allow everyone a confidential vote, writes Nathan Owen.

15th April (14th April)
  • Voices

“We Aren’t Taught Anything About Politics, Unless We’re Discussing the Politics of Nazi Germany”

An overwhelming majority of 16-to-17-year-olds want to make themselves heard this May, but our education and political system is letting them down, argues Alex Myles. 

13th April (13th April)
  • Voices

Devolution, Democracy and Embedding Civic Education

Louise Casella writes that lifelong civic education is key to boosting engagement in our democracy.

8th April (6th April)
  • Politics and Policy
A five pound bill covered with coins. Dr John Ball argues that the Welsh Government's proposed Universal Basic Income (UBI) falls at the first hurdle without major changes.

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.

7th April (7th April)
  • Politics and Policy

Research and Innovation: The Road to Success

A commitment to research and innovation by the next Welsh Government will be key to building a successful and prosperous future, writes Professor Paul Boyle.

7th April (31st March)
  • Politics and Policy

‘We Exist’: Asexuality in Wales

On the world’s first International Asexuality Day, Hannah Watkin explores asexuality and why it is important to increase awareness of the sexual orientation.

6th April (31st March)
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