Covid-19 threatens the Welsh Government’s poverty-tackling agenda but widening access to further and higher education provides a road to recovery, writes Becky Ricketts.
A Neo-liberal Curriculum Won’t Teach a True History of Wales
Sian Gwenllian MS writes that the new curriculum’s liberalism will mean that crucial aspects of Welsh history will be forgotten.
No time to learn
Suzy Davies MS argues that the impact of Covid-19 on schools should mean delaying the implementation of the new curriculum
Occupied Country: Marginalised Bodies in Virtual and Physical Wales
The experiences of disabled people in Wales shows that lockdown hasn’t affected us all in the same way, writes Grace Quantock.
The NHS is Not Ready to Return to Normal
Doctors are seeing a rise in demand for NHS services as lockdown restrictions are eased but, as things stand, they won’t be able to manage patient demand, writes Dr David Bailey.
Young People Have A Right To Be Engaged
Maisy Evans writes that expanding the franchise to include 16 and 17 year olds was the right thing to do but now we need to make it an informed vote.
New IWA Board Members
The Institute of Welsh Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Alison Wride, Leena Farhat, Sarah Prescott and Shereen Williams to the Board of the IWA.
Out of Touch Welsh Labour Should Fear Revitalised Tories
Next year’s Welsh Parliamentary elections can still be a turning point in Wales’ devolved politics, argues Matt Smith.
Sanctuary Should Not Mean Poverty
Seeking sanctuary has never been easy, but coronavirus has made building a new life in Wales even more challenging, writes Holly Taylor.