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Celtic leaders doubt Burnham’s devolution drive will go beyond England’s borders

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6

Not a priority to keep the Union together, English voters say on St George's Day

THE attitude of English voters toward the Union have been revealed in a new report published on St George’s Day.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2025

After Vaughan Gething’s ignominious end, Labour faces the unthinkable: losing the next election in Wales

A jaded electorate, a muted general election result and divisions in the Senedd could soon spell trouble, says Richard Wyn Jones, director of the Wales Governance Centre

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024

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Vaughan Gething’s leadership crisis is a disaster – for Wales, for Labour and maybe even for devolution

The first minister’s supporters insist that he can survive a no-confidence vote, but his position is surely untenable, says Cardiff University’s Richard Wyn Jones

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2024

Vaughan Gething’s win in Wales is cause for celebration – but he still has tough questions to answer

The new Welsh Labour leader will be Europe’s first Black head of government. Now he must address concerns about donations to his campaign, says Richard Wyn Jones, director of the Wales Governance Centre

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2024

As England suffered the chaos of Boris Johnson, Wales had Mark Drakeford. Here’s why we’ll miss him

Despite a recent dip in popularity he was a steady hand, and leaves behind a solid legacy for country and party, says academic Richard Wyn Jones

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2023

'Why has Labour been dominant in Wales for so long?' | Martin Shipton

Today is the centenary of the 1922 general election, when Labour became the party with the highest number of MPs in Wales - a status it has held ever since. Political editor-at-large Martin Shipton considers why Welsh Labour has held sway for so long.

Wales Online · Nov 17, 2022

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The full devolution of criminal justice to Wales is the best way forward, argues new book

A new book makes a powerful case for the devolution of criminal justice to Wales

Wales Online · Oct 26, 2022

Wales' universities slide down UK research league table

Seven of Wales' eight universities saw significant including for Cardiff and Swansea

Wales Online · May 22, 2022

Leading Welsh academic Richard Wyn Jones attacks Welsh Government funding for universities

Cardiff University Professor Richard Wyn Jones said that Welsh Government's funding decisions had been 'disastrous'

Wales Online · Apr 28, 2022

Is Wales following Scotland in a bid for independence?

The cause is growing in popularity with young remainers, but there are dissenting views, asks Richard Wyn Jones of the Wales Governance Centre

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2022

What will Wales look like in 10 years' time? Martin Shipton explores

He talks to political academic Professor Richard Wyn Jones, director of Cardiff University's Wales Governance Centre

Birmingham Post · Feb 28, 2022

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