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Crimes against The Public

Ben Wildsmith Today we found out that National Museum Cardiff is to close for an unspecified period. Hopefully, this will…

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The UK Economy and the coming reckoning

Jonathan Edwards Over recent weeks, whatever the subject under consideration, UK Ministers haven’t opened their mouths without using the phrase…

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A marriage of convenience?

Gwern Gwynfil A political revolution is coming to Wales in May 2026. A new, larger Senedd with 96 members will…

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Does Wales really want Wales to be run by Nigel Farage from England?

Martin Shipton Imagine, for a moment, a Welsh Government run remotely from England by Nigel Farage. Not that long ago…

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Brexit five years on

Baroness Eluned Morgan – First Minister of Wales Yesterday I spent the day in Ebbw Vale, Tredegar and Blackwood. Everywhere…

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Labour Adrift

Ben Wildsmith I would have been 11 and we were on our holidays in Bwlchtocyn. The long, sandy beach there…

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How sustainable fashion trends in 2025 are worth the weight

Chris Davies It’s no secret that second hand shopping trends have increased dramatically since 2024 – with platforms like Vinted…

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The Chancellor’s economic growth announcement confirmed Wales’ neglect by Westminster

Dr John Ball If ever was there any doubt about the relationship between England and Wales and the values of…

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‘It’s just banter’ is how it starts – and that’s the problem

Llinos Dafydd Another day, another excuse. Another public figure makes a sexist joke, another wave of outrage, another round of…

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Cardiff University cuts: When education serves the market, society pays the price

James Downs, Mental Health Campaigner Cardiff University’s recent announcement that it plans to cut 400 jobs – around 10% of its…

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The pothole crisis exposes a decaying state – it’s time to start fixing it

Carolyn Thomas – MS for north Wales Much like the network of veins in the human body which we couldn’t…

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Reform UK’s decision not to elect a leader in Wales is disrespectful to Welsh voters

Meg Davies The Reform Party’s decision not to elect a leader in Wales ahead of the 2026 Senedd elections speaks…

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