Iain McLean argues that the Smith Commission has astutely wrought concessions from the main political parties involved, and packs quite a punch for a short (28 page) document.
A long term vision on devolution
The Secretary of State for Wales, Stephen Crabb, has made a significant speech in Cardiff outlining his vision for devolution.
A change in practice or a change in terminology?
Ruth Northway asks whether proposals to change the terminology around special educational needs will make a difference
Transparency, accountability and user engagement at the centre of new SEN reform.
Denise Inger says legislation alone isn’t enough to address the differences in additional learning needs.
A Raw Deal: The Inequality of the SEN Reforms for the Welsh People
Nathan Davies outlines why increased divergence between special education needs provision is a raw deal for Wales
Fascists! Fascists? – Plaid and the charges of extremism
Listen to an outstanding panel debate the historic claim that some of Plaid’s founders flirted with Fascism in the 1920s and 30s
England needs time to sort itself out
Geraint Talfan Davies argues against rushing decisions on English government
It’s time to turn the tide on public sector austerity
Owain Davies explains why local government workers are going on strike today.
Continuing debate on citizen service in Wales
Andy Bevan gives an update on his bid to create ‘A real citizen service for Wales’.