Wales needs more than putting a cross in a box every few years
A new progress report from an Advisory Group set up by the Welsh Government says Wales needs to think bigger about democracy
One vote, bigger constituencies and more Members: what’s changing at the 2026 Senedd election?
The next Senedd election, on Thursday, the 7th of May 2026, is going to feel a bit different. Not because the voting process itself will be complicated, but because the …
The assisted dying debate in Wales
The assisted dying debate in Wales By Laura Butler The Senedd must vote on assisted dying – it has delayed this twice The Senedd has delayed visiting on the assisted …
What is welfare and why does it matter to Wales
What is welfare and why does it matter for Wales By Laura Butler Welfare is an important lifeline for people in Wales, supporting them during difficult times in their lives. …
From Townhill to the London School of Economics: Who is Kiera Marshall?
From Townhill to the London School of Economics: Who is Kiera Marshall? “I grew up on a council estate – and I don’t want politics to forget people like us” …
When the Newspapers Disappear, Democracy Goes Quiet
When the Newspapers Disappear, Democracy Goes Quiet By Huw Marshall The most recent circulation figures for newspapers in Wales were published this week (16 February 2026), and they confirm a …
Exploring Poverty in Caerau (Llynfi Valley)
This week, we published a piece on Caerau in the Llynfi Valley, which is one of several South Wales valleys communities that feature in the top 10 of the Welsh …
“Can’t blame somebody for a lack of opportunity that was never here”: Exploring Poverty in Caerau (Bridgend)
“Can’t blame somebody for a lack of opportunity that was never here”: Exploring Poverty in Caerau (Bridgend) Nestled at the head of the Llynfi Valley of Bridgend County is Caerau, …
Our news is broken
And we have a plan to fix it. I’m back from a two-week family holiday in France, and it was also a partial two-week break from the news. As a …