Politics
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What the King’s speech might mean for Wales, and why new Senedd Members must focus on the detail of legislation
In all the hoo-ha about a possible leadership challenge to Keir Starmer, the government’s proposed legislation, announced in the King’s Speech on 13 March 2026, has been overlooked. We ignore it at our peril. The King’s Speech is relic from… Continue reading
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Promises, promises: what manifestos say about poverty in Wales
With just days until the Senedd elections, as promised here’s a quick run down of what the main political parties have to offer on poverty in Wales. I’ve assessed each of the parties’ pledges to address the root causes of… Continue reading
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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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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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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
