Understanding the shifting approaches and political commentary surrounding energy security across Europe is an important gauge at this time of uncertainty and European policy making. Whilst the UK is …
Politics
Onshore wind making a comeback in England?
In recent days, reports have circulated regarding Boris Johnson’s proposals to greatly widen onshore wind capability across the United Kingdom, hoping to dou…
On 21st December 2021, Finance Minister Rebecca Evans announced the publication of the Welsh Government’s Draft Budget for 2022-2023. Not only has the Welsh Government committed to tackle challe…
Over twenty years ago the UK Parliament passed the Government of Wales Act, providing the legal basis for the National Assembly for Wales. The official opening of the National Assembly for Wales marke…
The 26th annual meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP26) drew to a close amidst much scrutiny last week. Whilst positive inroads were made, reactions have been muted – with Prime Ministe…
At the end of this month, the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) is due to take place in Glasgow on 31 October – 12 November 2021. The summit intends to encourage countries to…
What does it mean for the South Wales region? The Boundary Commission for Wales (BCW) has published its initial proposals for Parliamentary constituencies in Wales. All recommended constituencies must…
European Union climate change proposals aimed at becoming carbon neutral by 2050 Last month the EU announced a set of proposals that would aim at moving the institution towards its goal of becoming ca…
Proposed boundary changes to Bristol constituencies The Boundary Commission for England (BCE) has announced a review of parliamentary constituencies in England. The number of Parliamentary seats in En…
A new draft transport strategy published by Welsh Government has been launched and is open for consultation. The vision for the draft strategy ‘Llwybr Newydd – New Path’ proposes an …