Alan Trench says it’s easier to make sense of the politics of Whitehall’s take on the Silk tax recommendations than the economics

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Alan Trench says it’s easier to make sense of the politics of Whitehall’s take on the Silk tax recommendations than the economics
Sarah Stone says we should seize the opportunities a shake up in Welsh local government will offer.
Robert Jones questions the Ministry of Justice’s objectives in siting a super prison in north Wales
Robert Jones assesses how successful the claims being made for the new north Wales prison at tackling re-offending will be.
Robert Jones questions whether the super prison being built in Wrexham will bring the claimed economic benefits.
Eurfyl ap Gwilym says the parties should be lobbied on their manifestos so Wales receives the HS2 money it is entitled to
Hywel Lloyd urges the First Minister to motivate a long-term approach to Welsh energy production and conservation
Jon Antoniazzi explains the dispute that this week saw the Treasury conceding way over an £84million consequential for Wales.
Mike Hedges questions why we continue to waste money on a weapons system we’ll never use