David Reynolds says the Welsh Education Department needs to change
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David Reynolds says the Welsh Education Department needs to change
John Osmond warns that the abolition of primary care trusts will lead to the privatisation of the English NHS
John Osmond listens to a mixture of homily and humility delivered by the Welsh Government’s Permanent Secretary
John Evans considers the fate of two major estates in mid Wales
John Osmond unpicks a debate on targets being addressed at a national conference in Cardiff today
John Osmond welcomes a new book that, despite its penchant for bad news, explains why there will be a Yes vote come 3 March
Alan Trench on a little-known principle that Westminster legislation affecting devolved matters needs the consent of the legislature concerned
Judy Hutchings and Tracey Bywater report on a new initiative to help looked after children in Wales
John Osmond finds the legislation setting out how the Assembly referendum campaign should be fought is having unintended consequences