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the welsh agenda

Wales has given its young people a voice and it’s time for Westminster to catch up

Thousands of 16- and 17-year olds will be able to vote in Welsh elections from 2021. Westminster risks alienating students and young people if it doesn’t follow suit, writes Rob Simkins

5th December (5th December)
  • Politics and Policy

A democracy Christmas carol

We have a right to feel angry and powerless at the state of our democracy but Wales has a unique opportunity to change things for the better, writes Mat Matthias

5th December (5th December)
  • Uncategorised

Ending Evictions into Homelessness in Wales

Homelessness can be prevented if the Welsh Government and housing associations continue to work together, writes Will Atkinson.

3rd December (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Points mean prizes in PISA’s education rankings rat race

PISA has the potential to derail much of the reform agenda that has been set in train in Wales recently. We await tomorrow’s results with bated breath, writes Gareth Evans

2nd December (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Can Wales lead the world in ‘safe’ social media?

The big social media platforms are unreformable. Its time we vote with our feet, argues Dr David Clubb

29th November (28th February)
  • Culture

Welsh democracy suffers as broadcasting powers remain in London

Coverage of Wales in this General Election has once again been non-existent. A democracy cannot thrive in these circumstances, writes Delyth Jewell AM

29th November (28th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Sustainability and wellbeing are at the heart of Welsh economy

Ken Skates argues that the Welsh Government’s economic policies are radical, as it views growth in wellbeing and environmental sustainability its main objectives.

27th November (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

The Brexit election: lots of noise, little clarity

Leaving, remaining and Scottish independence are all on the table for next year regardless of what happens in the upcoming election, writes Dr Kirsty Hughes

26th November (26th November)
  • Politics and Policy

Public services flouting human rights must end now

Human rights should always be at the heart of public service delivery in Wales, writes Nick Bennett.

25th November (28th February)
  • Politics and Policy
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