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October 2016

All those opposed: Plaid and the role of opposition in the National Assembly

All those opposed: Plaid and the role of opposition in the National Assembly

Posted on 25 October 2016 by Nye Davies

In light of Dafydd Elis-Thomas' decision to leave the Plaid group, Nye Davies explores the role of Plaid and the opposition in the National Assembly Clement Attlee called it “the […]

‘Video Killed the Radio Star?’ Devolution, Leaders & PPBs

‘Video Killed the Radio Star?’ Devolution, Leaders & PPBs

Posted on 16 October 2016 by Aled Hughes

With Party Political Broadcasts celebrating their 65th year on our screens this week, Aled Morgan Hughes takes a look at their history and contemporary role in devolved Wales and Scotland… […]

Gender and Representation in National Assembly for Wales Elections

Gender and Representation in National Assembly for Wales Elections

Posted on 12 October 2016 by Jac Larner

In 2003, the National Assembly for Wales made waves worldwide as the first legislature to achieve 50:50 gender balance. Having shown such swift progress on equal representation, the Assembly has […]

What will the ONS’s decision mean for Wales?

What will the ONS’s decision mean for Wales?

Posted on 3 October 2016 by Steffan Evans

The blog was first published on Welsh Housing Quarterly's website on the 29th of September 2016. Housing associations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are to be reclassified as part […]