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Putting Plaid on the spot: Andy Burnham’s £2 bus fares test devolution
Whatever you think of new PM Andy Burnham’s announcements in his first week in office, they have come at quite a speed and with a significant reach. £45 off your electricity bill might not be much for many, but for… Continue reading
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Memo to Andy Burnham: why Wales is not like Manchester in eight key ways
With Andy Burnham set to become Prime Minister next week, there’s been a lot of focus on what his experience as Mayor of Greater Manchester might mean for devolution. We can expect that English local authorities will see a change… Continue reading
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On being awarded a CBE
I am surprised, moved and most grateful to be awarded a CBE for “public service” in the Kings birthday honours today. I have been fortunate to have been able to make made some real and lasting changes over my career, while… Continue reading
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Why bother to blog?
Six weeks into my retirement from the Bevan Foundation, I am pleased to be launching my website. I am doing it because I see a real lack of informed analysis, comment and challenge about Wales today, and I want to… Continue reading
