We asked the parties specific questions on strengthening local democracy and increasing prosperity of communities across Wales.
Towards a Gender Equal Wales
Chisomo Phiri outlines the inequalities that women face today and what the next Welsh Government should do to tackle them.
IWA Analysis: Does Cross Party Consensus Mean a Stronger Media for Wales?
Misinformation inquiry commitments, funds to support Welsh media and devolving broadcasting; Andy Regan dissects the parties’ proposals.
The Big Questions: Media
Social media and disinformation, devolution of broadcasting and funding Welsh media; we ask the parties where they stand.
Senedd 2021 and Tax Part 2: What the Manifestos Have to Say
Rhys ap Gwilym says the main parties’ manifestos bear out his fear that Wales’ politicians would be fiscally timid ahead of the Senedd election
One Wales Two: Are Labour and Plaid’s Manifestos on the Same Page?
Two weeks ahead of the 2021 Senedd election, Harry Thompson assesses the potential for agreement on economic policy between Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru.
Roads to Nowhere?
The political parties responded to our ‘Big Questions’ on the economy – now the IWA analyse what their answers mean for Wales.
The Big Questions: Economy
The parties competing for your vote in the upcoming election respond to our Big Questions on the economy.
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.