Posts Tagged ‘devolution’

The Reformed Union

The Reformed Union

“It is time for all the political parties that believe in Britain to unite and set out a vision for a British federation in which the Home Nations will flourish.” Discuss

Britain or Europe?

Britain or Europe?

If this is the beginning of the end of Britain’s involvement in the European Union it will radically transform the Welsh constitutional debate

And the winner is…

And the winner is…

Ahead of tonight’s ceremony, Owen Hathway shares his opinions on who should be named Welsh Politicians of the Year

2020 Vision: Politics in Wales

2020 Vision: Politics in Wales

This morning our most opinionated editor shares his views on politics in Wales in 2020 with Public Affairs Cymru. Here’s an extra from what he said

A deal that’s worth more than £20 million

A deal that’s worth more than £20 million

This budget deal is good news for three parties in the Assembly and says much about the way politics in Wales will remain for some time to come

“Wales Deserves a Voice” – a memory of Philip Gould

“Wales Deserves a Voice” – a memory of Philip Gould

In the second and final obituary to Philip Gould published today, Andrew Davies explains why Wales owes the late Labour strategist a great debt

Beware the Tory Trojan Horse

Beware the Tory Trojan Horse

Speaking in the House of Commons, former Welsh Secretary Paul Murphy has warned members of the Silk Commission on devolution against being fooled by ‘little Englanders’ in a Conservative party that values the Union less than ever

Silk purse or sow’s ear?

Silk purse or sow’s ear?

The Silk Commission cannot be used to let the Government off the hook on Barnett or to pave the way for a worse financial settlement for Wales, writes the Shadow Secretary of State for Wales

Commissioning is becoming a convention

Commissioning is becoming a convention

The announcement of a new Commission to look at devolution and funding in Wales is a fitting memorial to Ken Hopkins and builds on a noble tradition

Making the new National Assembly match its role

Making the new National Assembly match its role

The Assembly now has full powers – and a big job on its hands in exercising them properly. Here, devolution expert Alan Trench, in a speech he will give today to ‘The National Assembly for Wales as a legislature – then, now, the future’ conference organised by the National Assembly and the Wales Governance Centre at Cardiff University, looks at the issues ahead

Ten things I’ve learnt about you

Ten things I’ve learnt about you

With the first term of the fourth Assembly now over, here are ten observations on how the character of this one differs from its predecessors

Wearing badges is not enough in days like these

Wearing badges is not enough in days like these

Plaid Cymru’s actions this week have shown they still need to embrace devolution and the Assembly properly