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Senedd: is gender equality set to end and how can it be promoted?
A recent lecture by Prof Rosie Campbell and Prof Sarah Childs on ‘The Senedd Election: Perspectives from outside Wales’ delivered some important messages for Welsh politics, even though it was not quite what I had expected from the title. One… Continue reading
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What price a holiday cottage? Some thoughts on local taxes
You have to hand it to the self-catering industry – it is remarkably good at getting stories about the “unfairness” of taxes in the media. Last week yet another story popped up, this time on North Wales Live, about how… Continue reading
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Lessons from Rhodri: insights from the former First Minister’s autobiography
In preparation for writing a book chapter, I have been reading Rhodri Morgan’s biography. I know I should have read it long ago, but one of the benefits of (semi) retirement is a bit more reading time. I was looking… Continue reading
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Baby bundles: good idea, shame about the delivery
The first baby bundles have been given to new parents – but why has it taken six years? In the last few days, the first “baby bundles” have been delivered to new parents in Wales. The bundles include essential clothing,… Continue reading
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Perfect storm facing learners, colleges and universities: have your say
Adult learning faces unprecedented challenges. It is vital that everyone lets Welsh government know their views. The Welsh government has asked for ‘evidence’ to inform its consideration of the future of tertiary education. The scope is enormous, covering the learning… Continue reading
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Equality: do as I say not as I do
In November last year, the independent regulator of equality law, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), found that the Welsh Government had failed to comply with equality law on multiple occasions. It found that the Welsh Government did not… Continue reading
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The politicians we want – tips for aspiring Senedd Members
Politicians urgently need to build trust with the public – indeed the future of devolution depends on it. Here are my five top tips to all aspiring politicians ahead of the May Senedd election. As many people and organisations gear… Continue reading
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Is our society really sick? Some thoughts on the pressures in the 2025 budget
Budget pressures are being blamed on rising levels of disability and illness. What is going on? Like many others earlier today I tuned in to the IFS post-budget webinar (some working life habits die hard!). As always, it was insightful… Continue reading
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Will ending the two-child limit end child poverty?
Ending the two child limit will bring a big reduction in child poverty in Wales – but won’t end it. There is more to be done before Wales is free of poverty. The Chancellor’s announcement that the limit on the… Continue reading
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Five things you need to know about pensions in Wales
With the budget likely to stir debate about pensions, here are five things you need to know about Wales Perhaps I’m noticing it more now I am a pensioner myself, but there’s been a lot of debate about pensions ahead… Continue reading
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Why it’s time to end the two-child limit
The two-child limit affects 73,000 children in Wales. It’s wrong and should be scrapped. There are rumours that next week’s budget and long-awaited child poverty strategy will see the two-child limit scrapped. We will have to wait and see if… Continue reading
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Living standards: no wonder people are angry
Reflections on standards of living in Wales today The Bevan Foundation has published the results of its ninth living standards survey. Having overseen the previous eight surveys, this time I have had a bit more time to reflect on the… Continue reading
