John Osmond argues that Newport’s status as the ‘gateway to Wales’ should be put to material use
The political return of Scotland and Wales
Tom Nairn says that the Scottish referendum in 2014 will involve a re-evaluation of the idea of the nation state
Seduced by the lure of averages
Hywel Roberts argues that the Boundary Commissioners should undertake more than a head count when deciding where communities begin and end
Whither Plaid Cymru: Lions, donkeys and a leadership vacuum
John Dixon finds that last week’s internal report on the party’s future has a glaring omission
Time to take Britain out of our greatness
Anthony Barnett reflects on Alex Salmond’s initiative in forcing the pace of the Scottish referendum debate
Whither Plaid Cymru: On the Left without a plan
Gwion Owain argues that Plaid has become trapped into positions that have little resonance with the real world of the electorate
Whither Plaid Cymru: Can Plaid be a 15+ force?
Craig McAngus says this is an existential question facing whoever becomes the new leader
Whither Plaid Cymru: Wales discovers its political sovereignty
John Osmond questions whether Plaid wishes to be a party of government
What Gladstone and Disraeli have to teach us about the English question
Nick Pearce argues that Labour has much to gain from a devolution settlement that gives greater representation to England