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Home » The Welsh Agenda » Politics and Policy » Page 7

Politics and Policy

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

A picture of the UK Parliament under a blue sky. This images is used to illustrate an article about parliamentary sovereignty.

The illusions of parliamentary sovereignty

Gareth S. Williams, Chair of the Expert Panel to the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales, unpacks the history of parliamentary sovereignty in UK institutions.

19th January (12th January)
  • Politics and Policy
A picture of the members of the Constitutional Commission during an event chaired by IWA director Auriol Miller at Hay Festival.

Wales: A work in progress

Auriol Miller, IWA Director and member of the Independent Commission’s Expert Panel, on the Commission’s final report, and where we go next.

18th January
  • Politics and Policy
As the Welsh Labour leadership campaign commences, Joe Rossiter considers some of the key issues which could shape the debate around who the next First Minister should be. A picture of Mark Drakeford in the siambr in September 2023.

IWA Analysis: View from the starting line: Key issues in the race to become First Minister

As the Welsh Labour leadership campaign commences, Joe Rossiter considers some of the key issues which could shape the debate.

15th December
  • Politics and Policy
The picture shows a protester holding a sign that says 'There is no planet B'

IWA Analysis: Climate and Inequality: Where do we go from here?

Joe Rossiter, the IWA’s Policy and External Affairs Manager, reflects ahead of COP28 on the state of climate and inequality

23rd November (23rd November)
  • Politics and Policy
Senedd reform can be part of a suite of measures to reinvigorate our stagnant democracy, and we must meet the scale of change, writes Joe Rossiter

IWA Analysis: Grasping the moment: Senedd reform and democratic renewal

Senedd reform can be part of a suite of measures to reinvigorate our stagnant democracy, and we must meet the scale of change, writes Joe Rossiter

15th November
  • Politics and Policy
Image: Cardiff Metropolitan University student on a graduate placement at an aeronautical engineering company researching aircraft safety. Olivia Harrison, Chief Executive of The Learned Society of Wales, outlines the crucial impact higher education research plays for Wales, the UK and internationally.

Welsh University Research: Locally Rooted, Globally Relevant

Olivia Harrison, Chief Executive of The Learned Society of Wales, outlines the crucial impact higher education research plays for Wales, the UK and internationally.

9th November (9th November)
  • Politics and Policy
Lydia Godden summarises the IWA and Bangor Universities' open discussion about the economic future plans of The Anglesey Energy Island programme.

IWA Analysis: Powering Ynys Môn and its People – The future path to Net Zero

Lydia Godden summarises the IWA and Bangor Universities’ open discussion about the economic future plans of The Anglesey Energy Island programme.

8th November (8th November)
  • Politics and Policy
Shea Buckland-Jones and Ruth Lawrence say that now is the time for Wales to agree a long term vision for our food system

Food Systems Change: Wales’ Fork in the Road

Shea Buckland-Jones and Ruth Lawrence say that now is the time for Wales to agree a long term vision for our food system

6th November (27th October)
  • Politics and Policy
Joshua Miles, the Director for Wales at the Learning and Work Institute, outlines what CTER aspirations should be and the positive affect of lifelong learner.

CTER is sweeter – or, the proof of the pudding is in the eating

Joshua Miles, the Director for Wales at the Learning and Work Institute, outlines what The Commission for Tertiary Education and Research (CTER) aspirations should be and the positive effect of lifelong learners.

3rd November (3rd November)
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