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Home » The Welsh Agenda » Politics and Policy » Page 44

Politics and Policy

Comment, analysis and debate on the issues that matter for Wales, by writers from diverse sectors and political perspectives.

Points mean prizes in PISA’s education rankings rat race

PISA has the potential to derail much of the reform agenda that has been set in train in Wales recently. We await tomorrow’s results with bated breath, writes Gareth Evans

2nd December (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Can Wales lead the world in ‘safe’ social media?

The big social media platforms are unreformable. Its time we vote with our feet, argues Dr David Clubb

29th November (28th February)
  • Culture

Welsh democracy suffers as broadcasting powers remain in London

Coverage of Wales in this General Election has once again been non-existent. A democracy cannot thrive in these circumstances, writes Delyth Jewell AM

29th November (28th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Sustainability and wellbeing are at the heart of Welsh economy

Ken Skates argues that the Welsh Government’s economic policies are radical, as it views growth in wellbeing and environmental sustainability its main objectives.

27th November (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

The Brexit election: lots of noise, little clarity

Leaving, remaining and Scottish independence are all on the table for next year regardless of what happens in the upcoming election, writes Dr Kirsty Hughes

26th November (26th November)
  • Politics and Policy

Public services flouting human rights must end now

Human rights should always be at the heart of public service delivery in Wales, writes Nick Bennett.

25th November (28th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Labour losses will be tempered by tradition

The Tory poll lead will matter less in Wales as Labour’s strong ground game and voting tradition closes the gap by polling day, writes Cathy Owens and Harry Thompson

22nd November
  • Politics and Policy

Plaid’s great opportunity – or is it?

Plaid Cymru’s election hopes are on a knife-edge as losing razor thin majorities and breaking new ground looks equally likely, writes Dafydd Trystan

21st November (20th November)
  • Uncategorised

Wasting our breath on emergency care?

Joseph Carter argues for a shift in spending from emergency care and high-cost treatment to a focus on locally delivered interventions for respiratory care.

20th November (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy
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