Posts Tagged ‘referendum’

You snooze you lose

You snooze you lose

The current furore over the terms and timing of a referendum on Scottish Independence has been notable for two things – a complete lack of unionist forethought, and the continuing lack of understanding about what motivates the SNP

We did it together

We did it together

Several months on from the campaign that changed Welsh democracy forever, the WalesHome editor at the heart of it offers some thoughts on how things are now different

Independence in a world that’s moved on

Independence in a world that’s moved on

The SNP, who won a stunning election in Scotland in May, now finds itself facing fundamental questions about what it precisely wants next

Were we wasting our time?

Were we wasting our time?

With the first post-referendum raft of data on voting intentions published last week, and with spending totals due for publication today, one of the key strategists of Yes for Wales campaign sets the information in a context

No excuses

No excuses

As a root-and-branch review of Plaid Cymru is agreed in the wake of the party’s Assembly election showing, one AM argues that it has to answer a fundamental question first

Count me in – after a good night’s sleep

Count me in – after a good night’s sleep

Does timing of electoral counts matter? Very much so, argues this campaigner with very direct recent experience

What’s next for devolution?

What’s next for devolution?

What does the “yes” vote mean for Wales? Our editors reflect

A Vote for Apathy

A Vote for Apathy

An American intern describes her attempts to engage with the recent referendum, and reflects on the result

Using numbers to tell a tale

Using numbers to tell a tale

One week on and the dust has settled, but what does the referendum result tell us about the forthcoming Assembly elections?

A question of clout

A question of clout

The referendum is won and the Assembly will get the powers it needs. But if we want Wales to have real clout within the UK, much more radical changes are needed

The Shane Williams of Welsh politics

The Shane Williams of Welsh politics

On the eve of Carwyn Jones’ biggest electoral test yet, we put the personality and performance of Wales’ First Minister under the spotlight

Mr Smith goes to Cardiff

Mr Smith goes to Cardiff

True Wales’ short term approach to demonising our politicians in the way they are depicted in the US risks long term damage to Welsh political discourse