Martin Shipton A retired journalist and think tank director who has spent decades writing about Welsh politics has launched a “monumental” documentary novel that traces the tortuous campaign to establ...

Helen Jenner, the party's new leader in Wales - but has a 'tough task' ahead to unite her party

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When it published its report in 2022, one of the main recommendations of the Brown Commission, established by the Labour Party to examine the future governance of the UK, was for the replacement of t....

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have jointly asserted their “right to self-determination”, putting a big question mark over the future of the UK, with England as its only remaining part.

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Plaid ministers say they are making good progress but the opposition say little has been achieved.

Prisoner counts by prison, Welsh local authority origin, sex and religion, quarterly Sep 25 to Jun 26, split by Welsh and English origin addresses.

Politics is rapidly becoming more profane, with a staggering 87% of swear words from presidents dating back to 1919 coming from commanders in chief within the past 10 years.

Richard Wyn Jones There is a contradiction at the heart of Andy Burnham’s attitude to devolution. On the face of it, the new UK Prime Minister’s commitment could hardly be clearer. Last week he told r...

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Devolution, the budget and legacy are all on the agenda for Andy Burnham when it comes to Northern Ireland.

Showcasing current research, comments and analysis on the law, politics, history, culture, government and political economy of Wales from the Wales Governance Centre.

Showcasing current research, comments and analysis on the law, politics, history, culture, government and political economy of Wales from the Wales Governance Centre.

Essays by the great and the good address the legacy of Brexit, but ignore the nationalist elephant in the room

Showcasing current research, comments and analysis on the law, politics, history, culture, government and political economy of Wales from the Wales Governance Centre.

Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister says there is a risk of "an absolute cesspit" of political interference in football after USA striker Folarin Balogun avoided a ban at the World Cup.

Would-be prime minister has made basic missteps in pitches to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

The UK's constitutional future is a big issue for the new PM, with Burnham poised to take up that role.

With more than a third of Welsh parliament seats, Reform MSs have caused tears and walkouts – and voted against their own party

Breaking down why Wales' governing party collapsed so dramatically

Around 60 per cent of people in Wales now say the decision to leave the EU was the wrong one

The people of Ebbw Vale in Blaenau Gwent voted overwhelmingly to leave the EU - despite the funds they received. Now, they feel little has changed

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In the final episode of our election analysis series, we discuss what the results of the elections in Wales and Scotland mean…

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