What’s the principle at stake that demands a direct endorsement by voters of powers over income tax? IWA Director Lee Waters asks.

Comment, analysis and debate on the issues that matter for Wales, by writers from diverse sectors and political perspectives.
What’s the principle at stake that demands a direct endorsement by voters of powers over income tax? IWA Director Lee Waters asks.
Jessica Blair looks at Stephen Crabb’s St David’s Day announcement.
Extracts from the constitutional convention’s recent online discussion on the ‘bedroom tax’.
Paul Chaney argues that Wales is disproportionately affected by Westminster’s welfare cuts and that Welsh Government should have powers over welfare.
What do you think about some of the ideas suggested to improve the Welsh economy on the IWA Convention?
Peter Black looks at previous examples of welfare devolution to Wales and says these show a warning for future devolution.
Jessica Blair explores why Wales is nervous of welfare devolution.
Sophie Chambers argues that the option of an All-Wales Police Force should be on the table.
A tribute by Peter Stead to the historian John Davies, who died yesterday