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Right-wing populist politics is so un-British it threatens our Union

We’re on the cusp of a new authoritarian Britishness that wishes to dismantle devolved political power. Only a return to a tolerant and generous politics will save our union, argues Alun Davies

3rd October (3rd October)
  • Politics and Policy

A National Care Service is long overdue

Our part-public, part-private, part-charitable social care system is delivering an inefficient and unjust service. It’s time to finish Aneurin Bevan’s work, argues Helen Mary Jones

30th September (30th September)
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Johnson disgracing his office means we must all take a stand

The Prime Minister’s disrespect for our democratic institutions is so unprecedented it forces us to march for Europe and for the rule of law, writes Geraint Talfan Davies

27th September (26th September)
  • Politics and Policy

Mental wellbeing in our farming communities – breaking down the stigma

Loneliness, financial insecurity and inadequate digital infrastructure contribute to farmers’ poor mental health. These must be addressed – and the stigma needs to go, writes Dr Alisha Davies

26th September (26th September)
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Exclusion is not a solution

Social inequalities such as poverty and disability lead to more school exclusions. Casting children out only entrenches inequality, writes Sarah Stone

25th September (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Belonging to Wales: Lasting Marks

“Some people simply choose a destination for their holiday and just go there. How come I end up in places that I’ve never thought of, and never even heard about?” Edin Suljic writes about Wales in the winter.

23rd September (28th February)
  • People and Places

Welsh independence should be negotiated first

The details of what an independent Wales would look like needs negotiating before a referendum or we could end up with a Brexit-style blank cheque, argues Mike Hedges

20th September (20th September)
  • Politics and Policy

Brexit extremism is trashing our constitution

Our political leaders are playing with fire by devaluing our representative institutions and a larger conversation around our constitutional future is long overdue, argues Paul Silk

19th September (19th September)
  • Politics and Policy

Spare me the hypocrisy – MPs have a duty to deliver Brexit

The public have waited long enough. Parliament needs to make sure that we leave the EU next month or a General Election is essential

18th September
  • Politics and Policy
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