After the crisis: Is 2020 the year when Welsh civil society takes centre stage?Where next for Wales' civil society?Posted 16 Apr 2020
The campaign for a fairer franchise just secured a major victory16 and 17 year olds in Wales have officially secured the right to vote for Senedd elections, after a crucial piece of legislation received Royal Assent on Wednesday. 16 and 17 year olds in Wales...Posted 15 Jan 2020
Wales is leading the way in building a better democracy, Westminster should take noteThereâs been plenty of talk at Conservative conference of how to win back young voters. But so far there has been little policy detail. Whatâs happening in Wales might provide some inspiration. This Tuesday, the...Posted 02 Oct 2018
Revealed: Abuse and harassment in Welsh politics is rife. Hereâs how to stamp it outWe got a sense of the shocking scale of abuse in Westminster last year. But there has been relatively little heard about the issues surrounding harassment and diverse representation in Wales. It turns out the situation...Posted 12 Jul 2018
Hearing from âMissing Voicesâ – confusion, frustration and hope in Welsh politicsJess Blair reflects on the results of Walesâ largest ever in-depth survey on how people feel about politics in Wales. âWhat does politics mean to you?â Itâs a tough question, and even more difficult to...Posted 11 Dec 2017
A chance to do Welsh local elections differentlyWhile the Wales Actâs passing earlier this year didnât come without its challenges, the legislation does mean that a range of new powers will soon be devolved to Wales, including those over elections. This ultimately...Posted 11 Oct 2017
Senedd reform and local PR: an exciting week for Welsh democracyAs the political world shifts from its axis in a tumultuous first month of 2017, youâd be forgiven for missing on some other developments in the electoral reform agenda in Wales. Whisper it, but all...Posted 02 Feb 2017