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The beginning of ‘clear blue water’?

The beginning of ‘clear blue water’?

Posted on 12 June 2017 by Nye Davies

After a disappointing election night for the party in Wales, Nye Davies explores calls for the strengthening of the Welsh Conservative brand Disappointment in Wales After the first Welsh General […]

The difference between sheep: Bevan and the ‘Welsh Day’ debate

The difference between sheep: Bevan and the ‘Welsh Day’ debate

Posted on 26 April 2017 by Nye Davies

The debate over devolution had been taking place throughout the 20th century. In October 1944 a “Welsh Day” debate was held in the House of Commons to discuss matters that […]

Aneurin Bevan and Wales

Aneurin Bevan and Wales

Posted on 7 March 2017 by Nye Davies

In a previous article I mentioned that this year marks 120 years since the birth of Aneurin Bevan. The post contained a discussion on the legacies of Bevan and another Welsh […]

Wales vs England. A Twitter Story

Wales vs England. A Twitter Story

Posted on 21 February 2017 by Jac Larner

*Following is a joint-post with Nye, Steffan and Aled* And Now For Something Completely Different... We decided to have a bit of a break from politics/law last week on Thinking […]

Welsh Radicalism: The political traditions of David Lloyd George and Aneurin Bevan

Welsh Radicalism: The political traditions of David Lloyd George and Aneurin Bevan

Posted on 15 December 2016 by Nye Davies

This year marks the 100th anniversary of David Lloyd George becoming the British Prime Minister. His legacy includes the disestablishment of the Church of Wales, his role during the First […]

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 […]

Croeso!

Croeso!

Posted on 18 September 2016 by Jac Larner

Welcome to Thinking Wales. This blog is to showcase current research, comments and analysis on Welsh politics and policy from postgraduate researchers at the Wales Governance Centre. The Centre and […]