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Blog Review: 267

2009-02-27T03:39:00.000-08:00

Betsan Powys looks at the Tory reshuffle. More here from David Williamson, Tom Bodden, Vaughan Roderick, Peter Black, Glyn Davies, Freedom Central, Guerrilla Welsh Fare, Politics Cymru and Welsh Ramblings.
Bestan Powys also looks at the BBC opinion poll on the referendum. More here from Paul Flynn, Glyn Davies, Guerrilla Welsh Fare, Freedom Central, Marcus Warner, Tomorrow Wales, Wales First and Welsh Ramblings.
Tomos Livingstone looks at the attendance of the Welsh Select Affairs Committee.
Adam Price looks at the need for a new Welsh Bank. Reaction here form Welsh Ramblings.
Huw Lewis notes a child poverty discussion.

Blog Review: 266

2009-02-26T02:07:00.001-08:00

Tom Bodden looks at Plaid and student fees. More here from Peter Black, Politics Cymru and Welsh Noted.
David Jones notes Lord Turner’s views on the financial crisis. More here from Glyn Davies.
Valley’s Mam questions where the Assembly’s Ministers are.
Wales First notes its first meeting.

Blog Review: 265

2009-02-25T01:41:00.000-08:00

Betsan Powys looks at Emyr Jones Parry’s continuing role with the All Wales Convention. Matt Withers comments of First Ministers’ questions. More here from Guerrilla Welsh Fare and Welsh Ramblings.
Vaughan Roderick looks at the Westminster fight for the Vale of Glamorgan.
Adam Price looks at short term and long term ways to fix the economy.
Paul Flynn looks at the Government’s decision not to publish the Cabinet minutes regarding Iraq. Reaction also from Peter Black and Guerrilla Welsh Fare.
Peter Black looks at more missing data.
Glyn Davies examines GM crops in Wales.
John Dixon looks at conflicting interests in Government.
Cynical Dragon takes issue with the idea of opposition for opposition sake.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at poor polling data for Brown.
Freedom Central doesn’t believe calls for devolving S4C go far enough. More of the idea by Miserable Old Fart and Welsh Ramblings.
Half Blood Welshman looks at privatising the Royal Mail.
Politics Cymru questions the role of the Presiding Officer.
Progressive Comment looks at a Green Fix for the economy.

Blog Review: 264

2009-02-24T02:02:00.000-08:00

Betsan Powys looks at Nick Bourne’s role in the Shadow Cabinet. More here from Matt Withers and Welsh Ramblings.
Gareth Hughes notes Rhodri Morgan’s visit to London.
IWA looks at Wales’ passion for rugby.
Bethan Jenkins gives her views on student fees.
Dylan Jones Evans looks at the future control of S4C.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare catches Peter Black editing to his advantage. More here from Welsh Ramblings.
Heledd Fychan comments on Lembit’s Saturday Night Television. More from Guerrilla Welsh Fare and Welsh Ramblings.
Welsh First looks at an opinion poll of devolution. As does Welsh Ramblings.

Blog Review: 263

2009-02-23T02:40:00.001-08:00

Vaughan Roderick looks at more problems for Labour on education in Cardiff and the European elections. More on Europe from Peter Black.
Adam Price looks at tuition fees. As does Peter Black, Glyn Davies, Freedom Central and Politics Cymru.
David Jones looks at the Government’s Welfare to Work programme.
Paul Flynn criticises the Welsh Affairs Select Committee. Reaction here from Welsh Ramblings.
Dylan Jones Evans looks at public sector pensions.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at Kirsty Williams’ performance as leader. More here from Miserable Old Fart and Welsh Ramblings.
Welsh Noted gives a translation of Blog Menai’s views on the Tories at a Westminster election.
Welsh Ramblings looks at “anti-Welsh” Tory and Labour MP’s.

Blog Review: 262

2009-02-18T01:51:00.000-08:00

Tom Bodden picks up on Cameron’s visit to Wales.
Vaughan Roderick looks at the language in Cardiff and Swansea.
Glyn Davies looks at the dirty business of politics.
John Dixon notes Cameron’s visit to Carmarthen.
Freedom Central looks at more job losses.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at the Tories problems with devolution.
Plaid Bontnewydd says there is risks of deflation and inflation.
Welsh Ramblings questions Glyn Davies silence on Cameron’s views on devolution.

Blog Review: 261

2009-02-17T01:48:00.000-08:00

Betsan Powys looks at Cameron’s views on Wales. More here from Politics Cymru, Freedom Central, Guerrilla Welsh Fare and Welsh Ramblings. John Dixon looks at education in Carmarthenshire.
Plaid Bontnewydd calls for Jack Straw and David Miliband to resign.
Welsh Political History defends Labour over poverty in Wales.

Blog Review: 260

2009-02-13T01:42:00.000-08:00

Gareth Hughes looks at Welsh honours. More here from Tom Bodden.
Vaughan Roderick looks at the battle ahead between Lembit and Glyn Davies.
Adam Price looks at the Welsh language becoming a hot topic.
Bethan Jenkins picks up on Adam Price’s views on tuition fees. More here from Peter Black.
Paul Flynn looks at MP’s second homes.
Freedom Central provides 25 things to know about Kirsty Williams.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at Peter Blacks attacks on regional AM’s and callas on Labour to take responsibility for the credit crunch.
Welsh political History examines the claim that the Welsh Affairs Select Committee is anti-devolutionist.
Welsh Ramblings looks at the BBC’s coverage of the Ramesh Patel-Rhodri Morgan language row.

Blog Review: 259

2009-02-12T04:21:00.000-08:00

Vaughan Roderick looks at Rhodri Morgan and the Cardiff Welsh Language education issue translation here by Politics Cymru. More here from Guerrilla Welsh Fare and Welsh Ramblings.
Adam Price looks at tuition fees in Wales.
Bethan Jenkins questions if the Welsh Affairs Committee is anti-devolutionist. More here from Welsh Ramblings.
David Jones looks at Gordon Brown’s defence at PMQ’s.
Peter Black notes the Conservatives views on the electoral system. Reaction here from Guerrilla Welsh Fare.
Glyn Davies thinks Mick Bates and Lembit Opik are misleading people in Montgomeryshire. He also notes Sir Emyr’s Bosnian assignment.
Bevan Foundation looks at a pause in the Welfare Reform.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare asks if the BBC is biased.
Marcus Warner looks at reclassifying Ecstasy.
Politics Cymru and Up The Valleys pick up on children learning Welsh and Gaelic languages.

Blog Review: 258

2009-02-11T02:01:00.000-08:00

Betsan Powys notes a poor showing from Nick Bourne at First Ministers Questions. As does Vaughan Roderick. She also looks at Sir Emyr Jones Parry’s future. More on that here from Adam Price, Peter Black, Miserable Old Fart and Tomos Livingstone.
Cambria Politico looks at what the Assembly can do to counter the recession.
David Williamson looks at the chances of a Welsh honours system. More here from Marcus Warner and Progressive Comment.
IWA looks at the idea of a Bank for Wales.
Blogging 4 Lembit continues its campaign to see Lembit back on the front benches.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare comments on Peter Hain’s attack on the Electoral Commission. More here from Peter Black.
Valley’s Mam notes Rhodri Morgan’s apology for Cllr Patel.
Welsh Political History asks if the BBC is bias towards Labour.

Blog Review: 257

2009-02-10T02:22:00.000-08:00

Betsan Powys looks at Labours legacy on tackling health inequality.
Cambria Politico looks at Don Touhig at True Wales.
Gareth Hughes looks at city bonuses. More here from Leanne Wood.
Tomos Livingstone notes Peter Hain’s attack on the Electoral Commission.
David Jones looks at Ed Balls views on the economy and Plaid’s nuclear question. More on Ed Balls views here from Glyn Davies.
Leanne Wood looks at Wales’ environment position.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare highlights Peter Black in its latest Lib Dem Photo File section.

Blog Review: 256

2009-02-09T02:37:00.000-08:00

Back from illness and sorry for the break. Here’s a round up of this morning and the weekend posts.
David Jones looks at Geoff Hoon’s travel advice.
Leanne Wood congratulates Bolivia.
Peter Black looks at city bonuses. More here from John Dixon.
Dylan Jones Evans looks at the state of the UK economy.
Glyn Davies examines public confidence in politics.
Andrew Nutt asks when Labour will take responsibility for their actions.
Freedom Central looks at MP’s expenses.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare questions Labour’s commitment to West Wales.
Plaid Bontnewydd looks at the Government’s Welfare to Work schemes. More here from Welsh Ramblings.
Stonemason defends Labour’s ethnic cleansing comments in Cardiff and attacks Leanne Wood.
Valley’s Mam picks up on Ramesh Patel’s controversial comments as well as Jacquie Smiths claims.
Welsh Ramblings looks at the BBC’s recent decision making.

Break

2009-01-26T02:00:00.000-08:00

Blogging will be light as I am ill.

I will get back to it as soon as I can

Blog Review: 255

2009-01-23T02:12:00.000-08:00

Betsan Powys looks at Peter Hain’s Parliamentary investigation. More here from Gareth Hughes, Peter Black, Guerrilla Welsh Fare, Valley’s Mam and Welsh Ramblings. She also looks at the Welsh Language LCO.
IWA looks at broadcasting in Wales.
Matt Withers examines Stephen Crabb's defence of Daniel Kawczynski. More here from Paul Flynn.
Vaughan Roderick looks at the Arfon and Llanelli Westminster elections. More here from Guerrilla Welsh Fare and Welsh Ramblings.
Leanne Wood looks at renewable energy in Wales.
Peter Black looks at the flaws in Conservative history.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare asks whose lying over the expenses row.
Marcus Warner looks at the Assembly’s Gaza debate.
Politics Cymru reports on Edwina Hart’s busy day.

Blog Review: 254

2009-01-22T01:59:00.000-08:00

Cambria Politico looks at Alun Ffred’s actions on Trinity Mirror.
IWA looks at the nuclear question.
Vaughan Roderick looks at MP expenses. More here from Glyn Davies, Parti Parry Politics and Guerrilla Welsh Fare. Vaughan also looks at the Welsh language LCO. Translation here from Politics Cymru.
Huw Lewis examines the Tories debate on manufacturing.
Jill Evans looks at the Assembly’s debate on Gaza. More here from Guerrilla Welsh Fare, Glyn Davies and Welsh Ramblings.

Blog Review: 253

2009-01-21T02:21:00.000-08:00

Betsan Powys looks at the Rhodri Morgan’s views on the possibility of a black Prime Minister. More here from David Williamson, Cynical Dragon, Miserable Old Fart and Damon Lord.
Cambria Politico looks at which Labour MP will make way for a Welsh Tory appointment to the Tory front bench.
Gareth Hughes looks at the state of the economy.
Huw Lewis comments on the Assembly’s commitment to open cast mining buffer zones.
Bethan Jenkins comments on Obama and MP’s expenses.
Leanne Wood brings attention to today’s Assembly debate on Gaza.
Paul Flyn blogs on his views of Obama’s speech.
Peter Black looks at the Assembly’s finances.
Dylan Jones Evans looks at the decline of manufacturing in Wales.
Cynical Dragon congratulates Obama.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare hopes Obama is as good as his words.
Marcus Warner is not getting carried away with the Obama-mania.
Valley’s Mam hopes its Obama’s time.
Welsh Ramblings says Labour have voted no to democracy and looks at civil rights in Wales.

Blog Review: 252

2009-01-20T03:29:00.000-08:00

Betsan Powys looks at more bank bailouts. More here from Plaid Bontnewydd and Welsh Ramblings.
Cambrian Politico looks at the Lib Dems press coverage. More here from Guerrilla Welsh Fare, Welsh Ramblings and Valley’s Mam.
Tomos Livingstone looks at the return of Ken Clarke to the Shadow Cabinet.
Leanne Wood looks at MP’s Expenses. More here from Glyn Davies and Guerrilla Welsh Fare.
Peter Black joins a campaign against Government intrusion.
Glyn Davies has questions about the economy.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare comments on the Tory reshuffle.
Marcus Warner looks at the size of the job facing Barack Obama.
Tomorrow Wales notes a letter from Cynog Dafis on the Housing LCO. Reaction here from the Stonemason.
Welsh Ramblings looks at the cost of the Olympics to Wales.

Blog Review: 251

2009-01-19T02:53:00.000-08:00

Gareth Hughes looks at politicians expenses. More here from Valley’s Mam.
Bethan Jenkins looks at the ceasefire in Gaza amongst other things.
Peter Black looks at more trouble for the Tories on expenses.
Dylan Jones Evans questions where we go from here on the economy.
Glyn Davies picks up on Rhodri Morgan’s view on the economy.
The Half Blood Welshman looks at the return of Ken Clarke.
Politics Cymru asks who would want to be Nick Bourne.

Blog Review: 250

2009-01-16T03:09:00.000-08:00

Betsan Powys looks at Nick Bourne’s party backing. More here from David Williamson, Vaughan Roderick (Translation here from Politics Cymru) and Matt Withers.
Dylan Jones Evans comments on Heathrow’s new runway. More here from John Dixon.
Peter Black looks at services in Wales.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare comments on more expenses reporting and notes David Miliband’s comments on the war on terror.
Welsh Ramblings says Jonathan Morgan’s missed his chance and looks at Kirsty’s venture outside Cardiff.

Blog Review: 249

2009-01-15T02:28:00.000-08:00

Betsan Powys has been busy blogging about Cameron’s plans to reduce the number of MP’s, the Langaugae LCO and Christopher Glamorgan’s decision to back down over his unfair dismissal tribunal.
ITV’s Gareth Hughes looks at Cameron’s plan to reduce the number of MP’s and the Bevan Foundations celebration of history.
Matt Withers looks at George Osborne’s grasp on geography.
Tomos Livingstone reports on Lembit Opik's campaign on scooters.
Huw Lewis responds to the Tory plans for Welsh MP’s. More here from Paul Flynn.
Leighton Andrews picks up on Tory donors supporting Labour.
Peter Black blogs on the Welsh Language LCO.
Glyn Davies has a problem with curry.
John Dixon looks at the Housing LCO. More here from Tomorrow Wales.
Miserable Old Fart looks at the number of Welsh MP’s.
Politics Cymru notes the Tories letter to Paul Murphy.
Wales First gives details of its submission to the All Wales Convention.
Welsh Ramblings looks at Labour’s bid for a September election.

Blog Review: 248

2009-01-14T02:58:00.000-08:00

Cambria Politico looks at the press and Nick Bourne. More here from Welsh Ramblings.
Vaughan Roderick looks at the options in the Nick Bourne expenses saga.
Tomos Livingstone looks at Cameron’s plans to cut the number of Welsh MP’s. More here from Glyn Davies, Dib Lemming, Miserable Old Fart and Welsh Ramblings.
Bethan Jenkins looks at the Assembly’s debate on Gaza.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare notes the Tories on the brink but at least Nick Bourne is staying positive.
Marcus Warner looks at social mobility. More here from Plaid Bontnewydd.
Wales First gives some New Years predictions.
Welsh Ramblings looks at the future of Tory blogging.

Blog Review: 247

2009-01-13T00:33:00.000-08:00

Betsan Powys looks at the first public meeting of the All Wales Convention.
Vaughan Roderick starts his look at the tope ten seats to watch at the Westminster election with Aberconwy.
Adam Price posts his latest Golwg column.
Dylan Jones Evans comments on the housing LCO. Reaction to him here from Welsh Ramblings.
Glyn Davies unsurprisingly gives Cameron the thumbs up.
Heledd Fychan gives her views on education.
Valley’s Mam reports on some rumours from the Assembly.

Blog Review: 246

2009-01-09T01:43:00.000-08:00

Matt Withers reports on the Lib Dem reshuffle. More here from Guerrilla Welsh Fare.
Glyn Davies says the economic situation gets bleaker by the day.
Plaid Bontnewydd looks at the economy.
Politics Cymru gives a translation of Vaughan Roderick’s post on Lembit.
Welsh Ramblings looks at joining the Euro.

Blog Review: 245

2009-01-08T02:03:00.000-08:00

Tomos Livingstone looks at the Tory reshuffle.
Vaughan Roderick looks at ten seats to watch in a Westminster election (translation here from Politics Cymru) and notes the curse of Lembit has returned.
Huw Lewis gives his views on the Tories and the economy.
Peter Black looks at the missing Tory front bench. More here from Guerrilla Welsh Fare.
Glyn Davies highlights Nick Clegg’s views on Lembit.
Plaid Casnewydd looks at a possible election.
Welsh Ramblings takes issue with Vaughan Roderick’s seats to watch and Huw Lewis’ socialism.

Blog Review: 244

2009-01-07T03:02:00.000-08:00

Tomos Livingstone notes Nick Clegg's views on Lembit. More here from Guerrilla Welsh Fare.
David Jones looks at the retail industry.
Dylan Jones Evans looks at pensions.
Glyn Davies thinks about retirement from the blogsphere.
John Dixon looks at joining the Euro.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at Tony Blair in the Middle East.
The Half Blood Welshman posts on Putin and Heating.
Ian Johnson examines the Tory tax policy. More here from Welsh Ramblings.

Blog Review: 243

2009-01-06T03:09:00.000-08:00

Matt Withers gives some tongue in cheek predictions for the coming year.
IWA say it’s a crunch year for the welsh media. More here from the Bevan Foundation.
Vaughan Roderick looks at the importance of political allegiances.
David Jones looks at the cost of having Tony Blair in the Middle East.
Peter Black attacks Tory tax proposals.
Dylan Jones Evans looks at another company in difficulties. More here from Valley’s Mam.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at Kirsty Williams ideas to change the world.
Heledd Fychan looks at the date for the next Westminster election.
Tomorrow Wales notes the first meeting of the All Wales Convention.
Welsh Ramblings suggest David Cameron is copying Adam Price. He also starts the campaign to elect Carwyn Jones.

The Blog Returns!

2009-01-06T03:07:00.000-08:00

Well Christmas and the New Year is over and so I return to start up the blog for another year. Good to see some stalwarts of the blogsphere have been keeping up the postings in my absence. Some would describe these as political geeks. Others, myself included, would refer to them as the lifeblood of the blogsphere in Wales.

If there have been any new blogs started over the festive period please let me know by leaving a comment or emailing me at welshblogindex@hotmail.co.uk

Christmas Break

2008-12-02T03:13:00.000-08:00

The Blog will be out of action until the NEw Year. Sorry for the inconvinience but I have a lot of shopping to do!

Merry Christmas to all who follow the blog.

WBI

Blog Review: 242

2008-11-28T02:51:00.000-08:00

Cambria Politico looks at plans to sell of Welsh assets.
Matt Withers looks at the time Gordon Brown is spending on the economy.
Adam Price gives his views on top-up fees.
David Jones comments on the arrest of Tory MP Damian Green. More here from Peter Black, Damon Lord and Miss Wagstaff.
Bevan Foundation asks if the PBR has short changed Wales.
Tomorrow’s Wales looks at the need to be positive about the referendum.

Blog Review: 241

2008-11-27T03:39:00.000-08:00

Betsan Powys questions who’s to blame for job losses in Maesteg.
Bethan Jenkins comments on news Labour AM’s have been told not to discuss the Yes campaign. More here from Guerrilla Welsh Fare.
David Jones looks at the view that new Labour is dead.
Peter Black looks at the One Wales Agreement on the referendum.
John Dixon is less than impressed with the way the Government and Tories are dealing with the economic troubles.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare notes rising unemployment.
Ian Johnson provides reaction to the PBR.
Miserable Old Fart says Wales is for sale.
Politics Cymru looks at Bethan Jenkins campaign and Eluned Morgan’s future.
Tomorrow’s Wales asks what the real case for more powers.

Blog Review: 240

2008-11-26T02:38:00.000-08:00

Betsan Powys looks at reaction to the PBR. More her from Plaid Bontnewydd.
Cambria Politico notes Darren Millar’s views on devolution.
Huw Lewis highlights his lecture to the Institute of Wales Politics.
Peter Black looks at top-up fees. More here from John Dixon and Marcus Warner.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at David Cameron’s comments on evolution.
Politics Cymru discusses the political issues in Wales on their pod cast.
Up the Valleys says Labour have been gagged on the referendum.

Blog Review: 239

2008-11-25T01:54:00.000-08:00

Cambria Politico looks at the LCO debate.
Bethan Jenkins looks at the refernum. More here from Politics Cymru and Up The Valleys.
Adam Price gives his views on the PBR. More here from David Jones, Dylan Jones-Evans and Plaid Casnewydd.
Peter Black picks up on David Cameron’s views on devolution.

Blog Review: 238

2008-11-24T02:20:00.000-08:00

Paul Flynn looks at Nick Clegg’s leadership.
Glyn Davies looks at the pre-budget report.
Peter Black examines student debt. More here from Welsh Ramblings.
John Dixon looks at Cameron’s U-Turn.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at things getting catty in the Lib Dem leadership race.
Miss Wagstaff notes Leighton Adnrews ruling himself out of the Labour leadership race.
Ordovicius noted Huw Lewis on the defensive and looks at David Cameron’s views on devolution.
Tomorrow Wales says the case for primary powers is overwhelming.
Welsh Ramblings looks at Huw Lewis’ defence of Labour as anti-welsh.

Blog Review: 237

2008-11-21T01:48:00.000-08:00

Betsan Powys looks at Leighton Andrews position in the Labour party. She also looks at the Lib Dem leadership contest. More on that here from Glyn Davies.
Vaughan Roderick looks at Labour’s support for independence. Translation here from Ordovicius. More here from Welsh Ramblings.
Tomos Livingstone looks at the idea of an early election.
Leighton Andrews suggest Welsh Labour needs a debate. Reaction here from Ordovicius and Politics Cymru.
Valley’s Mam has some thoughts for Friday.
Wales First looks at whose spending Welsh taxpayer’s money.

Blog Review: 236

2008-11-20T04:28:00.000-08:00

Sorry for the lay off!

Betsan Powys looks at how to make an LCO. More here from Peter Black.
IWA looks at fiscal federalism.
Vaughan Roderick looks at Nick Bourne’s leadership worries. Translation here from Ordovicius.
Bethan Jenkins looks at job losses in Merthyr. More here from Huw Lewis, Dylan Jones Evans and Valleys Mam (in a very familiar new layout!).
Glyn Davies heaps praise on Cameron.
Heledd Fychan notes Kirsty hasn’t come off well in the 21st Century Wales review.
Marcus Warner looks at Labour’s position in Wales.
Miserable Old Fart says Labour hasn’t changed.
Welsh Ramblings suggests Jonathan Morgan has been up to his old tricks again.

Blog Review: 235

2008-11-17T02:28:00.000-08:00

IWA presents its new book 21st Century Wales. More here from Peter Black, Up the Valleys, Welsh Ramblings and the Bevan Foundation.
Vaughan Roderick asks what is the purpose of the Lib Dems.
David Jones defends George Osborne. More here from Glyn Davies.
Leanne Wood looks at job losses in the written press.
John Dixon looks at the Governments decision on the Post Office Card Account.
Ian Johnson looks at the Bevan Foundations Evolution of Devolution pamphlet.
Valley’s Mam looks at the issue of presumed consent.
Welsh Ramblings highlights what you haven’t read in the papers.

Blog Review: 234

2008-11-14T01:33:00.000-08:00

Betsan Powys looks at Alun Michaels' views on devolution.
Cambrian Politico notes a Tory expulsion in Europe.
Adam Price’s latest Golwg column looks at the military academy in St Athan.
Vaughan Roderick thinks things are getting very nasty between Kirsty and Jenny.
Huw Lewis isn’t happy with Adam Price.
Glyn Davies examines the LCO situation.
The Bevan Foundation reports on its withdrawal of a Labour conference.
Heledd Fychan looks at Plaid’s Winter Campaign.
Tomorrow Wales notes a letter one of its members has sent to the Western Mail.

Blog Review: 233

2008-11-13T03:02:00.000-08:00

IWA looks at tools for the recession.
Matt Withers points out a slight oversight by Jenny Randerson. He doesn’t leave Kirsty Williams off the hook either.
Bethan Jenkins reports on here work on e-democracy.
David Jones has a spat with Adam Price as well as Gordon Brown’s PMQ’s and the Welsh Select Committees report.
Peter Black looks at the tensions regarding the Housing LCO.
Glyn Davies comments on the British or Welsh debate. More here from Guerrilla Welsh Fare, Up The Valleys and Ordovicius.
Amlwch to Magor looks at the trust we have in our AM’s.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at Nick Bourne’s leadership and the battle between Kirsty and Jenny.
Marcus Warner looks at a GB football team.

Blog Review: 232

2008-11-12T01:43:00.000-08:00

Betsan Powys says the gloves are off in the Lib Dem leadership race. More here from Peter Black.
Vaughan Roderick looks at the leadership of the Conservatives. Translation here from Ordovicius.
David Jones takes issue with Plaid’s leaflets in Caerphilly.
Dylan Jones Evans looks at the latest unemployment figures.
Marcus Warner looks at the issues surrounding taxation.
Welsh Ramblings suggests the Lib Dems are planning for Government.

Blog Review: 231

2008-11-10T01:47:00.001-08:00

Bethan Jenkins looks at the Western Mails claims of a crisis for One Wales. More here from Peter Black and Welsh Ramblings.
David Jones shows the Conservatives and Peter Hain are in tune.
Paul Flynn looks at Lembits failed bid to be president of the Lib Dems. More here from Glyn Davies, Peter Black, Valley’s Mam and Miss Wagstaff.
Half Blood Welshman looks at Glenrothes and America.
Heledd Fychan gives her views on a number of issues.
Miserable Old Fart looks at some reasons the SNP didn’t win.
Wales First gives a devolution round up.

Blog Review: 230

2008-11-07T03:02:00.000-08:00

Betsan Powys revisits the housing LCO row. More here from Peter Black.
Dylan Jones-Evans looks at the issue of late payments.
Glyn Davies looks at the issue of presumed consent.
Amlwch to Magor looks at the Glenroths by-election. More her from Miserable Old Fart and Plaid Casnewydd.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare takes issue with some Lib Dem Bloggers. Ian Johnson looks at the referendum and Kirsty Williams’ absence.
Tomorrow Wales looks at the LCO process.
Welsh Ramblings suggests Kirsty is aiming a little high.

Blog Review: 229

2008-11-06T03:21:00.000-08:00

Betsan Powys looks at the Lord Roberts report. More here from Vaughan Roderick, Bethan Jenkins, Leanne Wood, Peter Black, John Dixon, Glyn Davies and Ordovicius.
IWA looks at the threat to regional press.
Tom Bodden looks at David Melding’s bid for a Welsh honours system. More here from Guerrilla Welsh Fare.
Tomos Livingstone asks if Brown is fundamentally strong.
Adam Price gives some questions and letter to Paul Murphy.
Amlwch to Magor gives some good odds on an Obama – Clegg alliance.
Tomorrow Wales looks at mobilising the youth.
Wales First set Nick Bourne a challenge.
Welsh Ramblings states the end of the Welsh conservatives.

Blog Review: 228

2008-11-04T00:56:00.000-08:00

Tomos Livingstone looks at the St Athan training facility.
Peter Black takes issue with Jenny Randerson’s gimmicks.
Glyn Davies looks at the Lib Dems internal elections.
Dylan Jones-Evans gives his solutions to saving the ‘real economy.’
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at the performance of Tory councils.
Ian Johnson suggests the Lib Dems still don’t understand devolution.
Tomorrow Wales looks at the conventions call for evidence.

Return

2008-11-03T02:24:00.000-08:00

Back blogging from tomorrow

Off For A Rest

2008-10-28T06:08:00.000-07:00

Looks like everyone is away for the half term break so as the blogs are light I think I'll take a week off also.

I'll be back next week. Sorry to those dedicated bloggers still keeping us all in the loop.

Blog Review: 227

2008-10-24T02:11:00.000-07:00

Betsan Powys looks at the mount of money councils in Wales have in Icelandic banks. More here from Glyn Davies.
Cambrian Politico looks at the cost of the Olympics for Wales.
Vaughan Roderick looks at connecting North and South.
Adam Price’s latest Golwg column looks at Welsh bank notes.
Leanne Wood criticises Parliament over the Housing LCO row and challenges Chris Bryant to make clear where he stands.
Peter Black looks at the .cym campaign.
Dylan Jones Evans looks at the forthcoming recession.
John Dixon looks at Angela Burns and Alun Davies’ Assembly row over Tory Hedge Fund donations in Carmarthenshire.
Half Blood Welshman looks at Peter Mandelson's influence on Labour media control.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at True Wales’ interview on Dragons Eye last night and Alun Cairns return to the Vale candidacy.
Valley’s Mam asks if the press have turned on the Tories.

Blog Review: 226

2008-10-23T01:49:00.000-07:00

Betsan Powys notes Alun Cairns reinstated as Conservative candidate for the Vale. More here from Bethan Jenkins, Valley’s Mam and Glyn Davies.
John Dixon blogs on the economy.
Peter Black looks at Don Touhig’s leafleting. More here from Guerrilla Welsh Fare.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at David Cameron’s reaction to the George Osborne issue.
Plaid Sir Gar calls for policing to be devolved.

Blog Review: 226

2008-10-21T02:06:00.000-07:00

Betsan Powys looks at Alun Michaels defence of the Welsh Affairs Committee. More here from Ordovicius.
Adam Price gives a details view of some economic strategies.
Miserable Old Fart takes issue with David Jones MP.
Wales First clarifies the intention behind a referendum for further powers in Wales.
Welsh Ramblings gives some views on the economic situation.

Blog Review: 225

2008-10-20T02:36:00.000-07:00

IWA looks at life after Rhodri Morgan.
Adam Price looks at nationalism and the credit crunch.
Bethan Jenkins looks at Dafydd Ellis Thomas’ letter to Paul Murphy. More here from David Jones, Peter Black and Glyn Davies.
Dylan Jones Evans looks again at the Economic Summit.
Rhetoric Innes provides his interviews with Kirsty Williams and Jenny Randerson.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at the possibility of an early election and the importance of Wikipedia on politics.
Ordovicius takes issue with one of Glyn Davies posts.

Blog Review: 224

2008-10-17T01:52:00.000-07:00

Paul Flynn thinks Christmas has come early.
Glyn Davies looks at last nights Dragons Eye. More here from Valley’s Mam.
John Dixon looks at the recent Welsh opinion poll.
Bevan Foundation notes Matt Wardman’s addition to the blogging debate panel.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at Eluned Morgan’s challenge to Huw Lewis for the Labour leadership.
Plaid Casnewydd looks at the idea of scrapping council tax.
Ordovicius gives more insight into Wales’ recent opinion poll.
Up the Valley’s looks at True Wales’ flyers.
Valley’s Mam wasn’t impressed with Kirsty Williams’ performance on Sharp End.
Wales First examines the mission statement of True Wales.

Blog Review: 223

2008-10-16T02:04:00.001-07:00

Betsan Powys looks at the WLGA and the Economic Summit.
David Cornock signs off for a well deserved break.
IWA asks why Jane Davidson has stepped down.
Martin Shipton provides the transcript of his interview with Eluned Morgan.
Tom Bodden looks at retirements and leadership bids.
Bethan Jenkins examines the UK Government’s welfare policies.
Huw Lewis looks at Eluned’s resignation as Labour EU candidate.
Leanne Wood looks at the Assembly’s action on the credit crunch.
Peter Black notes Prescott and Blair’s difficult relationship.
John Dixon looks at the argument that Wales is too small to go it alone.
Amlwch To Magor dispels some of True Wales’ untruths.
Heledd Fychan looks at how politics works in Westminster.
Miss Wagstaff asks a few ‘What Ifs’ about the Labour leadership.
Plaid Bontnewydd Branch looks at the idea of a Welsh Bank.
Valley’s Mam says you can’t buy democracy.
Welsh Ramblings highlight success for One Wales in a recent opinion poll.

Blog Review: 222

2008-10-15T02:02:00.000-07:00

Betsan Powys looks at Eluned Morgan’s resignation. More reaction here from Vaughan Roderick (Translation from Ordovicius), David Cornock, Paul Flynn, Peter Black, Martin Eaglestone, Guerrilla Welsh Fare, Miss Wagstaff and Valley’s Mam.
Cambrian Politico looks at Alun Cairns future.
Adam Price looks at the Welsh committee’s attempts to block more powers to the Assembly. More here from Ordovicius and the Stonemason.
David Jones looks at the housing market.
Huw Lewis gives his views on tackling the economic crisis.
Dylan Jones Evans looks at the economic summit.
Miserable Old Fart looks at the Economy and a Referendum.
Ordovicius puts forward the idea of a people’s bank.

Blog Review: 221

2008-10-14T02:00:00.000-07:00

Betsan Powys looks at the No campaign’s literature. More here from Cambrian Politico, Ordovicius, Tomorrow Wales and Amlwch to Magor.
Cambrian Politico asks how Welsh are the Lib Dems?
David Cornock looks at Plaid’s Lords in waiting.
Bethan Jenkins looks at the future for Prince Charles.
David Jones praises the journalism of the Sun.
Leanne Wood looks at the credit crunch.
Paul Flynn looks at Alistair Darling starting the new world and the Governments defeat on 42 days. More here from Ordovicius.
Glyn Davies picks up on Peter Blacks spat with Lembit Opik.
Amlwch To Magor looks at David Jones jumping the gun on police policy in North Wales.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at Mandelson’s payout.
Ian James Johnson questions the purpose of the Welsh Secretary.
Miserable Old Fart gives reaction to martin Eaglestone’s decision not to stand in Arfon.
Miss Wagstaff looks at Rhodri Morgan’s trip away.

In sad news:

The cynical dragon says goodbye.

Blog Review: 220

2008-10-13T02:15:00.000-07:00

Betsan Powys notes Jane Davidson leaving the Assembly. More here from Glyn Davies, Welsh Ramblings and Valleys Mam.
David Jones looks at Labour and F1 tabacco advertising. More here from Peter Black.
Peter Black rules out supporting Lembit for president. He also looks at Jenny Randerson’s bid for leader. More here from Guerrilla Welsh Fare, Welsh Ramblings.
Martin Eaglestone announces his resignation as Labour’s candidate in Arfon. Reaction here from Amlwch to Magor and Ordovicius.
Miss Wagstaff looks at Dafydd Ellis Thomas and the monarchy. More here from Ordovicius and Amlwch To Magor.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at a recent poll on further powers for Wales. More here from Ordovicius and Welsh Ramblings.
Miserable Old Fart draws attention to his YES campaign on facebook.
Ordovicius looks at Paul Murphy’s view that the Assembly should be responsible for aiding Welsh Councils.

Blog Review: 219

2008-10-10T01:58:00.000-07:00

David Cornock notes Paul Murphy’s view on a referendum for Wales.
Adam Price looks at council’s offering mortgages in his latest Golwg column and provides his views on the financial state of Britain.
Peter Black picks up the debate on bailing Welsh councils out.
Glyn Davies looks at the return of Dragon’s Eye.
John Dixon looks at funding the banking system. More here from Ian James Johnson.
Amlwch To Magor criticises Peter Black for being unable not to use his platform for political points scoring and also looks at the idea of a GB football team.
Hywell Williams looks at Peter Hain’s letter. Translation here from Ordovicius.

Blog Review: 218

2008-10-09T02:24:00.000-07:00

Betsan Powys looks at council investments in Wales.
David Cornock looks at Plaid’s reaction to the bankers bail out.
David Williamson asks has Britain swung left?
Vaughan Roderick notes Barack Obama taking some tips from Plaid.
David Jones looks at Darlings bankers bail out. More here from Act of Disunion, Andrew Nutt and Plaid Cymru’s Bontnewydd Branch.
Peter Black blogs on the creating of a YES campaign. More here from Amlwch to Magor, Tomorrow Wales and Rhetoric Innes.
Glyn Davies blogs on a referendum for Wales.
Ordovicius looks at Leanne Wood’s comments on nationalisation. He also asks what does Kirsty Williams actually do?
Welsh Ramblings notes Eleanor Burnham’s backing for Plaid in Government.

Blog Review: 217

2008-10-08T02:28:00.000-07:00

Betsan Powys looks at the independent commission into funding for Wales and looks at the Tory leadership at the Assembly. More here from Glyn Davies.
Cambrian Politico looks at the Lord Roberts reports and Tory devolution. More here from Welsh Ramblings.
Vaughan Roderick notes the lack of support from fellow AM’s and Nick Bourne’s weekly briefing session. Translation here from Ordovicius.
John Dixon sets out the right questions on independence.
Ordovicius has a message from Lembit.
Valleys Mam looks at Brown’s reshuffle.
Welsh Ramblings looks at the state of Welsh politics.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at Peter Hain’s comments on a possible referendum.

Blog Review: 216

2008-10-07T03:36:00.000-07:00

Betsan Powys doesn’t think Nick Bourne has done enough to repair the damage he has caused. She also reports on Lord Roberts recent comments on the Assembly. More here from Guerrilla Welsh Fare and The Stonemason.
David Cornock notes Labour’s attempts at a bonding session between their AM’s and MP’s.
Cambrian Politico looks at the Lib Dems position in local government.
Vaughan Roderick looks at answers to his questions to Nick Bourne. Translation here from Ordovicius.
Adam Price posts his latest Golwg entry.
Leanne Wood looks at Peter Hain’s recent comments. As do John Dixon, Tomorrow’s Wales and Ordovicius.
Ordovicius notes Seb Coe remains silent on alleged his profanity.
Welsh Ramblings gives his approval to Gordon Brown’s new appointment for the deputy leader of the house.

Blog Review: 215

2008-10-06T02:27:00.000-07:00

David Cornock reports some Welsh movements in the Cabinet. More here from Paul Flynn.
Vaughan Roderick looks at a few questions for Nick Bourne.
Paul Flynn looks at the visibility of the Tory party at the Assembly.
Peter Black looks at the Tories Summer of discontent.
Glyn Davies looks at the politics show including nick Bourne’s backtrack and Peter Hain’s views on a referendum. Almwch to Magor and Welsh Ramblings gives their views on Peter Hain here.
Amlwch to Magor, Miss Wagstaff, Glyn Davies, Miserable Old Fart, Ordovicius and David Jones all look at the future of free prescriptions.
Grey’s Monotony looks at Nick Bourne’s apology. More here from Guerrilla Welsh Fare and Ordovicius.
Ordovicius isn’t impressed by Jonathan Morgan.

Blog Review: 214

2008-10-03T01:39:00.000-07:00

IWA looks at Edwina Hart’s reconfiguration of the NHS.
Vaughan Roderick looks at Nick Bourne’s decision to distance himself from the Rhodri Dossier. He also notes Glyn Davies attack on the Tory leader in Wales. Glyn Davies’ original post here and translations of Vaughan’s work from Ordovicius here.
Tom Bodden reports on the Nick Bourne saga. More her from Peter Black.
John Dixon questions who’s really being decisive?
Senedd Whip asks if Lord Coe is being discriminated against because he is a Tory. Rebuttal here from Amlwch To Magor.
Amlwch To Magor questions Nick Bourne’s future as Tory leader in Wales. More here from Guerrilla Welsh Fare and Welsh Ramblings.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare suggests a referendum success is more important than ever.
The Half Blood Welshman gives a review of the party conferences.

Blog Review: 213

2008-10-02T02:41:00.000-07:00

David Cornock notes shock as Lembit turns down a TV appearance.
Cambrian Politico looks at True Wales.
Vaughan Roderick looks at the importance of Nick Bourne.
Peter Black looks at Seb Coe’s alleged views on Wales.
Glyn Davies gives his views on Cameron’s speech. More here from Heledd Fychan, Ordovicius and Guerrilla Welsh Fare.
John Dixon looks at the Tories inconsistencies and picks up the gauntlet from Peter Black.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at last nights CF99.
Ordovicius insists Lembit will star in Celebrity Big Brother and says the Seb Coe outrage will run and run.

Blog Review: 212

2008-10-01T03:53:00.000-07:00

Betsan Powys looks at Cameron’s problems shaking the “novice” jibe.
Cambrian Politico questions if Edwina Hart could be the next Labour leader in Wales.
David Cornock looks at Cameron on devolution and Alun Cairns.
Tomos Livingstone gives more details of the Tory conference.
Peter Black says the Tories are policy free.
Paul Flynn looks at David Cameron’s surrender and Tory party funding.
Bevan Foundation looks at Cameron’s speech on a broken society.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at Cheryl Gillan’s views on Tory splits. More here from Welsh Ramblings.
Heledd Fychan notes Lembit’s run at Celebrity Big Brother.
Miserable Old Fart looks at Seb Coe’s response to the idea of a UK football team for the 2012 Olympics. More here from Amlwch To Magor, Ordovicius, Up the Valley’s and Ian Johnson.
Tomorrow’s Wales looks at Mike German’s calls for a ‘Yes’ campaign.

Blog Review: 211

2008-09-30T02:28:00.000-07:00

Cambrian Politico looks at Leighton Andrews’ chances of succeeding Rhodri Morgan.
David Cornock notes Nick Ramsay going against David Cameron’s wishes.
IWA looks at Welsh democracy without ITV Wales.
Tomos Livingstone reports back from the Tory conference.
Leanne Wood looks at enforcing the minimum wage.
Peter Black looks at the Tories tax pledges.
John Dixon looks at Tory funding.
Amlwch To Magor looks at the consistent inconsistencies of the Tory party.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare accuses David Cameron of dithering.
Welsh Ramblings notes Cheryl Gillan’s comments on Tory splits on devolution and looks at the Tories loosing direction.

Blog Review: 210

2008-09-29T02:03:00.000-07:00

Betsan Powys notes no movement on the Lord Roberts report on Conservative devolution and also looks at Brynle Williams practicing what he preaches. More on the Lord Roberts report from Vaughan Roderick.
David Cornock looks at Conservatives idea of re-introducing dual candidacy in Wales.
Tomos Livingstone looks at David Milliband’s chances of ousting Brown.
Vaughan Roderick looks at Adam Price and the Western Mail. Reaction here from Guerrilla Welsh Fare and Welsh Ramblings. Ordovicius provides the translation here.
Peter Black looks at claims of the Tories being the nasty party after their personal attack on Rhodri Morgan. More here from Guerrilla Welsh Fare and Miss Wagstaff.
John Dixon looks at Angela Burns’ views on taxation in Wales. More here from Ordovicius. A statement she later retracted.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare picks up on Matt Withers article accusing Cameron of being weak on policy.
Ian Johnson looks at Adam Price’s idea of a Sovereign Wealth Fund.
Miserable Old Fart looks at Paul Murphy’s future career.
Ordovicius reports on the Conservatives plans to reform school discipline.
Welsh Ramblings looks at Burnham’s leadership bid.
Plaid Wrecsam looks at Tory hypocrisy.

Blog Review: 209

2008-09-26T02:34:00.000-07:00

Cambrian Politico notes Labours new blog strategy.
IWA looks at the Welsh Credit Crunch.
Matt Withers looks at Lembit’s Presidential Campaign.
Adam Price expands on his calls for a Sovereign Wealth Fund.
Leanne Wood looks at ITV cut backs. More here from What is Wales.
Amlwch To Magor looks at David Davies ‘No’ Campaign.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at David Cameron’s decision making.
Miserable Old Fart looks at True Wales’ Untruths.

Blog Review: 208

2008-09-25T02:00:00.000-07:00

Betsan Powys notes the launch of the ‘No’ campaign.
Vaughan Roderick looks the chances there will be a challenger to Kirsty Williams for the Lib Dem leadership. Translation here from Ordovicius.
Adam Price gives his latest Golwg offering and goes into more depth on one of its points here.
Bethan Jenkins calls for women in politics not to be left in the shadows.
Leanne Wood questions changing the Assembly oath. More here from Ian Johnson.
Peter Black looks at Plaid’s manifesto.
Glyn Davies disagrees with the idea of a referendum on the same day as the Assembly elections. He also has a dig at Lembit Opik over his front bench resignation. More on that here from Heledd Fychan and Valley’s Mam.
Amlwch To Magor notes Gordon Browns offerings to Wales.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at Ruth Kelly’s resignation and notes Gordon Brown borrowing Plaid policy. More here from welsh Ramblings.
Valley’s Mam looks at Ruth Kelly’s departure.
Welsh Ramblings posts a video of war within the Lib Dems.

Blog Review: 207

2008-09-24T01:54:00.000-07:00

Betsan Powys looks at Labour conference reaction.
Cambria Politicio looks at Neil Kinnock’s forgetfulness.
David Cornock compares Gordon Brown and IDS. He also points out the lack of impact on Wales in Brown’s speech as well as looking at the tale of two conferences.
IWA looks at the timing of a referendum in Wales.
Vaughan Roderick gives a quiz comparing Brown and Major.
Bethan Jenkins notes Leighton Andrews and Huw Lewis getting their leadership ambitions in the focus of Labour’s conference.
Paul Flynn suggests Labour will claw back support over the next twelve months.
Peter Black notes the hidden messages behind Gordon Brown’s speech.
Amlwch to Magor looks at the issue of hedge fund donations to the Tory party in Carmarthen West.
Heledd Fychan gives her reviews of Brown’s speech.
The Half Blood Welshman looks at Brown’s speech and Ruth Kelly’s resignation.
Ian Johnson notes Labour taking more Plaid policies.
Valleys Mam asks if Brown has done enough to save his job.
Welsh Ramblings looks at the possibility of a Lib-Lab pact.

Blog Review: 206

2008-09-23T02:52:00.001-07:00

Betsan Powys notes more talk of devolution.
Cambria Politico notes a bad start at the Assembly for the Lib Dems and how Elin Jones stood up to the Badger Trust.
David Cornock notes the differing view on devolution by labour in different parts of the UK.
Martin Shipton posts his interview with birthday boy Adam Price.
Matt Withers posts his audio interview with Adam Price and notes Nick Bourne’s injuries.
Huw Lewis gives his conference speech.
Leanne Wood notes Gordon Brown’s green light on devolution. More here from Ordovicius.
John Dixon gives his views on the most recent Assembly opinion poll.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at the impact a leadership bid by Edwina Hart could have.

Blog Review: 205

2008-09-22T03:14:00.000-07:00

David Cornock notes Chris Bryant’s letter writing form. He also notes Dame Edna in the cabinet and Ieuan Wyn Jones’ growing influence.
Tom Bodden looks at the general public’s perception of the Assembly. More here from Peter Black, Miss Wagstaff and Ian Johnson.
Tomos Livingstone looks at Welsh Night at the Labour conference.
Paul Flynn looks at Labour’s reasons to smile. Guerrilla Welsh Fare takes issue with one of them.
Glyn Davies looks at Huw Irranca Davies views on the Union. More here from Act of Disunion, Welsh Ramblings and Andrew Nutt.
Amlwch to Magor looks at the Governments views on being British. More here from Ordovicius.
Ian Johnson looks at the difference in context of Labour pamphlets.
Independence Cymru says Labour is out of touch with reality.
Ordovicius gives the results of his poll on the Assembly’s most effective minister. He also notes a timescale for change for Gordon Brown.
The Cynical Dragon notes Labour’s donations boost.
What is Wales notes moves to switch Big Issue Cymru to Scotland

Blog Review: 204

2008-09-19T02:09:00.000-07:00

Betsan Powys notes the future of Gordon Brown and the Labour party. She also looks at civil servant blogging. More on that from Miserable Old Fart, Miss Wagstaff and Valley’s Mam.
IWA looks at predictions for the next elections. Heledd Fychan disagrees with them.
Adam Price looks at the curse of conference season.
Bethan Jenkins notes Peter Hain’s constituency troubles.
Peter Black comments on Rhodri Morgan’s view of the Labour rebels.
Paul Flynn has a go at the Western Mail and David Davies dad.
Glyn Davies looks at supportive comments from James Parnell (Purnell) towards the Labour rebels. He also looks at a bad week for Nick Clegg.
Beavan Foundation asks if Wales needs a manager or a leader.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare notes the Welsh Lib Dems lack of support for Lembit.
Valley’s Mam looks at the latest poinion polls.
Cynical Dragon isn’t impressed with the Lib Dems phone calls.
Welsh lobbyist looks at Nick Clegg’s conference speech.

Blog Review: 203

2008-09-17T02:13:00.000-07:00

David Corncok notes a plot within the Lib Dems to stop Lembit becoming president. More here from Peter Black.
Tom Bodden looks at the Plaid Conference.
Tomos Livingstone gives a round up of goings on in the Lib Dem conference.
Bethan Jenkins looks at Kirsty Williams U-Turn on working with the Tories. More here from Glyn Davies and Ordovicius.
David Jones looks at Labour’s leaderships decision to ignore calls for nomination papers by their MP’s.
Paul Flynn notes David Cairns resignation. More here from Guerrilla Welsh Fare, Valley’s Mam and Independence Cymru.
John Dixon notes the “entertainment” at the Tory conference and Tory party funding.

Blog Review: 202

2008-09-16T03:10:00.000-07:00

Betsan Powys notes Kirsty Williams announcement that she would go into coalition with the Tories. More here from Guerrilla Welsh Fare.
Cambria politico looks at the Plaid Deputy Leader role. More here from Bethan Jenkins.
David Cornock notes his chat with Nick Clegg.
Matt Withers notes Paul Flynn’s rational for the plot to oust Brown.
David Jones suggests Gordon Brown may not be able to hang on long enough to see a by-election loss.
Paul Flynn says the Brown plotters are rebels without a cause.
Peter Black notes some sparks flying in the Lib Dems.
John Dixon gives his views on the Plaid Conference as does Guerrilla Welsh Fare.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at some of the other party’s reactions to Plaid’s conference talk.

Blog Review: 201

2008-09-15T02:18:00.000-07:00

Betsan Powys reports on the feel of Plaid’s conference.
David Cornock notes a rare political sight. A Silent Lembit.
David Williamson looks at the impact Adam Price had on the Plaid Conference.
Matt Withers notes Huw Lewis agreeing with Plaid.
Vaughan Roderick notes some unhappy reading for Lembit.
David Jones looks at Ieuan Wyn Jones’ view of the next Westminster results.
Glyn Davies looking at Lib Dem principles.
Amlwch to Magor looks at some odd comments from Huw Irranca Davies and the new leader of Labour in Scotland.
Heledd Fychan looks at Adam price conference speech.
Ordovicius looks at the mutiny amongst Labour MP’s.

Happy Birthday To Me

2008-09-11T03:02:00.000-07:00

200th Blog Review up on the board today. I feel so grown up!

Thanks for reading

Blog Review: 200

2008-09-11T03:00:00.000-07:00

Betsan Powys looks at the Welsh Lib Dem leadership contest and the problems of a core Lib Dem vote. More on the Lib Dem core vote from Vaughan Roderick who also supplies the betting odds. Translation of the core vote post here from Ordovicius.
Matt Withers questions if Kirsty Williams wants the leadership more than her rivals. He also looks at Nick Bourne’s reading list and notes an interview with Ieuan Wyn Jones ahead of Plaid’s conference in Aberystwyth.
Adam Price supplies his latest Golwg offering.
Glyn Davies looks at reviewing the Barnett formula.
John Dixon looks at Labour’s fear of giving too much money to the Assembly.
Amlwch To Magor looks at Kirsty’s chance of injecting much needed media coverage into the Lib Dems.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare suggests Kirsty William’s has yet to face the difficult questions.

Blog Review: 199

2008-09-10T02:15:00.000-07:00

Cambria Politico notes Janet Ryder's battle for Welsh number plates.
David Cornock highlights Lembit’s failure to get arrested.
Peter Black offers his backing to Kirsty Williams’ leadership bid.
Act of Disunion looks at managing housing.
Miserable Old Fart looks at Lembit’s love life.
Cynical Dragon notes the Western Mail’s failure to take note of the fall of communism.

Blog Review: 198

2008-09-08T02:17:00.000-07:00

Bethan Jenkins notes Dafydd Iwan’s re-election to the position of Plaid Cymru President. More here from Amlwch to Magor, The Cynical Dragon, Valley’s Mam, Wrexham Plaid and Ordovicius.
Peter Black looks at the Tories and examines Labour’s push for self-destruction.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at the problems mounting for the Welsh Conservatives.
Ordovicius gives his backing for Eleanor Burnham in the Lib Dem leadership race.
Welsh lobbyist looks at which way the Tories should vote on a referendum for further powers in Wales.

Blog Review: 197

2008-09-05T01:57:00.000-07:00

Betsan Powys looks at David Davies No Campaign.
Matt Withers’ notes the Conservative response to David Davies.
Tomos Livingstone looks at the damage caused to Brown by Charles Clarke.
Vaughan Roderick looks at Welsh Labour’s discovery of a less than flattering approach to Welsh people from a Tory candidate.
David Jones looks at the increasing demands on workers.
Peter Black questions if a referendum can be won and looks at the Tories backing away from their pro-devolution stance.
Glyn Davies responds to David Davies No campaign as does Nick Bourne, Amlwch To Magor, The Cynical Dragon, Welsh lobbyist and Andrew Nutt.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare notes Nick Bourne’s position.
Ceredig looks at the difficulties in the Tory position on further powers. More here from Welsh Ramblings.
Ordovicius looks at the snub to Mike German at the Lib Dem conference.

Blog Review: 196

2008-09-04T01:56:00.001-07:00

Peter Black notes David Davies decision to lead a No campaign for further powers in Wales. More here from Guerrilla Welsh Fare and Ordovicius.
Glyn Davies talks stamp duty and Gordon Brown’s future.

Blog Review: 195

2008-09-03T01:57:00.000-07:00

Betsan Powys looks at the leadership challengers of Wales’ political parties.
David Jones says the government’s moves on stamp duty are a last resort.
Glyn Davies looks at the chance for Huw Lewis to put his name for the leadership of Welsh Labour.
John Dixon suggests the Lib Dems have failed to outline their opposition to free prescriptions.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare notes Glyn Davies’ political strategy and takes issue with Leighton Andrews’ editorial policy.
Luke Young takes issue with Martin Shipton’s journalism.
Welsh Ramblings takes issue with Labour MP’s backing PFI.

Blog Review: 194

2008-09-02T03:00:00.000-07:00

David Cornock notes the spending powers of the Lib Dem leaders.
Tomos Livingstone looks at Alistair Darlings recent comments.
David Jones looks at the state of the economy.
Glyn Davies notes his campaign strategy.
Amlwch To Magor asks if Welsh Labour will be quite so vocal against their own party as they were to Plaid?
Independence Cymru looks at the question of Britishness.
Welsh Ramblings notes Huw Lewis to lead a Free Wales.

Winners!

2008-09-01T02:05:00.000-07:00

A huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time to vote in this year’s blog awards. The number of nominations was vastly increased on last year which can only be a good reflection on the blogsphere in Wales.

The results were very close in a number of categories. However below is a list of the winners. Congratulations to them and keep up the good work for next year!

Best Politicians Blog:

Glyn Davies

Best Media Blog:

David Cornock

Best Other Blog:

Ordovicius

Best Welsh Language Blog:

Vaughan Roderick

Best Newcomer (for blogs that were established after the last awards of August 15th 2007):

Miss Wagstaff

Most Improved Blog:

Miss Wagstaff

Blog reviews will start back from tomorrow.

Time Out and Awards

2008-08-06T03:25:00.001-07:00

I will be away from the blog for a few weeks so any updates will be irregular.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

However, before I go its time for the second annual Welsh Blog Index awards.

Last years winners are here.

Please email me your nominations at welshblogindex@hotmail.co.uk.

Nominations will close at 12.00pm on August 31st with the winners announced on September 1st.

The categories are:

Best Politicians Blog:

Best Media Blog:

Best Other Blog:

Best Welsh Language Blog:

Best Newcomer (for blogs that were established after the last awards of August 15th 2007):

Most Improved Blog:

There will be at least one new winner as last years best other political blog Normal Mouth has now left us.

Please put a link to this on your blogs and don't forget to get your suggestions in.

Keep up the good blogging friends.

Blog Review: 193

2008-08-06T03:05:00.000-07:00

Matt Withers notes Leighton Andrews jumping ship.
Adam Price gives his views on the Welsh Office in his latest Golwg offering.
Dylan Jones Evans looks at the Welsh Language.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at the decision to ban the Welsh flag at the Olympics. More here from Ordovicius.
Up the Valleys looks at the dot .cym campaign. More here from Welsh Ramblings.
Welsh Ramblings looks at leadership challengers in the Lib Dems and Tories.
Ordovicius looks at the independence initiative.

Blog Review: 192

2008-08-05T03:54:00.000-07:00

Tomos Livingstone notes a lack of support from Brown’s allies.
Bethan Jenkins looks at the case of a Mayor for the Valleys. More here from Huw Lewis, Beavan Foundation, Ceredig, Luke Young, Valleys Mam, Welsh Lobbyist and Peter Black.
Welsh Ramblings looks at Huw Lewis’ leadership backing and Helen Mary Jones’ article on Independence.

Blog Review: 191

2008-08-04T01:57:00.000-07:00

Tomos Livingstone looks at the Lib Dem strategy in Wales.
Dylan Jones Evans bloggs on Tory Bloggers.
Peter Black notes Blair’s attack on Brown. More here from Ordovicius.
Up the Valleys looks at calls for a London Style Mayor for the area.
Welsh Lobbyist looks at the Tories aspirations in Wales.
Welsh Ramblings looks at the Labour leadership contest in Wales.

Blog Review: 190

2008-08-01T02:37:00.000-07:00

David Jones looks at Civil War in the Labour party.
Leanne Wood looks at enforcing the minimum wage.
Dylan Jones Evans looks at ITV’s political coverage. More on that here from Ordovicius and Welsh Lobbyist.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at Rhodri Morgan’s views on how Labour can turn the situation around. More here from Welsh Ramblings. More here form Welsh Ramblings.
Ordovicius looks at David Milliband’s potential premiership.
Welsh Ramblings looks at issues with the minimum wage.

Blog Review: 189

2008-07-31T02:34:00.000-07:00

David Cornock examines the state of the Welsh Lib Dems finances. More here from Vaughan Roderick (translated here by Ordovicius), Welsh Lobbyist and Welsh Ramblings.
IWA looks at Welsh sovereignty.
Tomos Livingstone looks at the apparent bid by David Milliband for the leadership of the Labour party. More here from David Jones, Ordivicius, Valleys Mam and Welsh Ramblings .
Adam Price gives his latest Golwg offering.
Leanne Wood welcomes Dafydd Iwan to the blogsphere.
Dylan Jones-Evans looks at the changing face of the Welsh political landscape.
Ceredig looks at the media’s influence on the political narrative.
Ordovicius gives the results of his poll on when to hold a Welsh referendum on further powers.
Welsh Ramblings looks at which party is winning the facebook battle.

Blog Review: 188

2008-07-30T02:55:00.000-07:00

David Cornock suggests a less than positive slogan for Labour.
Tomos Livingstone thinks a change of leader could only make things worse.
Bethan Jenkins calls for more women to start blogging.
John Dixon looks at the Tories at the next General election.
Amlwch To Magor looks at the future of the Welsh Office.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare wonders what ever happened to Mike Germans resignation.
Half Blood Welshman notes rumours of a plot to oust Brown.
Ordovicius notes a potential challenge from David Milliband. Welsh Ramblings picks up on Harriett Harmon’s denials.

Blog Review: 187

2008-07-29T02:44:00.000-07:00

Cambria Politico looks at the Glasgow impact on unionist parties.
Tomos Livingstone looks at plots within the Labour party to remove Gordon Brown.
Glyn Davies notes the future isn’t looking bright for Brown.
Ordovicius looks at calls for Gordon Brown to resign.
Miss Wagstaff looks at the video of Cameron on devolution.
Peter Black suggests the Lib Dem bloggers are doing ok.
Welsh lobbyist looks at David Cameron’s preparations for Government.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare asks if the end is near for Brown.
Welsh Ramblings looks at Huw Lewis recent comments in the Cambria Magazine.

Blog Review: 186

2008-07-28T04:59:00.000-07:00

Tomos Livingstone looks at the result in Glasgow. More here from Bethan Jenkins, David Jones, Amlwch to Magor, Half Blood Welshman, Heledd Fychan, Miserable Old Fart, Miss Wagstaff and Welsh Ramblings.
Bethan Jenkins notes David Cameron’s views on a referendum for Wales.
Peter Black looks at potentially closing down the Welsh Office.
Glyn Davies looks at the “what ifs” for Plaid.
Amlwch to Magor notes the SNP have the Tories worried.
Ordovicius looks at Plaid’s dominance of the blogsphere

Blog Review: 185

2008-07-23T01:29:00.000-07:00

Tomos Livingstone looks at the Tories in Europe.
David Jones notes missing Labour MP’s.
Peter Black notes the Tories don’t understand a system they implemented.
Amlwch to Magor notes Alun Ffred Jones’ appointment as the new Minister for Heritage. More on that from Heledd Fychan and Ordovicius.
Welsh Ramblings looks at why the SNP could win in Glasgow.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare draws attention to a Q&A on St Athan.

Top Ten Blogs

2008-07-22T02:16:00.000-07:00

In early September TOTAL POLITICS, in association with APCO WORLDWIDE will publish the 2008-9 Guide to Political Blogging in the UK. It will contain articles on blogging by some of Britain's leading bloggers, together with a directory of UK political blogs, and a series of Top 20s and Top 10s. The book will be available at the Green Party, TUC, Labour, LibDem and Tory Conferences, where TOTAL POLITICS will have exhibition stands.

They're asking for your votes to decide the Top 100 UK Political Blogs. Simply email your Top Ten (ranked from 1 to 10) to toptenblogs@totalpolitics.com. If you have a blog, please encourage your readers to do the same. Iain Dale will then compile the Top 100 from those that you send in. Just order them from 1 to 10. Your top blog gets 10 points and your tenth gets 1 point.

The deadline for submitting your Top 10 is Friday August 15th. Please type Top 10 in the subject line. Or you can of course leave your Top 10 in the Comments on Iain's post.

Once all the entries are in a lucky dip draw will take place and the winner will be sent £100 worth of political books!The rules are simple:

1. Please only vote once
2. Only blogs based in the UK, run by UK residents are eligible or based on UK politics are eligible
3. Votes must be cast before Friday 15
4. Blogs chosen must be listed in the Total Politics Blog Directory.
5. You must send a list of TEN blogs, ranked. Any entry containing fewer than ten blogs will not count.
6. Anonymous votes left in the comments will not count. You must give a nameSo, once again, the email address to send your TOP TEN BLOGS to is...

toptenblogs@totalpolitics.com

(Hat Tip Ordovicius)

Blog Review: 184

2008-07-22T02:14:00.000-07:00

Tomos Livingstone looks at what has changed.
Elfyn Llwyd notes the dates for the Presidential Hustings.
Peter Black looks at MP’s opposing the Badger Cull proposals. More on this by Amlwch to Magor.
Glyn Davies suggests Carwyn Jones is unstoppable. The views he gives on Rhodri Glyn Thomas’ resignation are also examined by Peter Black. John Dixon also addresses Glyn Davies post.
Plaid’s Cangen Bontnewydd looks at the Welfare reform Green Paper. More here from Ordovicius who challenges the potential First ministers to give their views.

Blog Review: 183

2008-07-18T01:44:00.000-07:00

Cambria Politico looks at Don Touhig’s success on the housing market. More here from Valley’s Mam.
Peter Black calls his fellow AM’s hypocrites. Guerrilla Welsh Fare gives a reaction to the post here.
Dylan Jones Evans joins those looking at the biggest waste of £200k.
Ordovicius suggests the Unions have Brown over a barrel.

Blog review: 182

2008-07-17T02:18:00.000-07:00

Betsan Powys looks at the ins and outs of the Assembly.
David Cornock looks at an exchange between Elfyn Llwyd and Gordon Brown at PMQ’s.
Adam Price gives his latest Golwg offering.
David Jones calls for Edwina Hart to resign.
Glyn Davies looks at the Tory tax position.
Amlwch to Magor adds to the wasted £200k debate and comments on the remarkable aging of Labour supporters.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at the 2p U-Turn and S4C’s English Language commentary. The Cynical Dragon takes an opposing view.
Heledd Fychan notes fears over increasing knife crime.
Miss Wagstaff looks at blogging and employment.
Ordovicius looks at the South Wales Echo’s comments on the Welsh Language and notes a re-election for Jill Evans.

Blog Review: 181

2008-07-16T02:51:00.000-07:00

Betsan Powys looks at ‘Welsh Solutions.’
David Cornock looks at politician’s holidays.
Adam Price suggests Gordon Brown could be gone sooner rather than later.
Andrew Nutt looks at the furniture scandal surrounding Labour in Caerphilly.
Ordovicius looks at some false endorsement for the Labour in Glasgow.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare, Valley’s Mam and Welsh Lobbyist all give their views on the biggest waste of £200k.

Blog Review: 180

2008-07-15T01:32:00.000-07:00

David Cornock notes the possibility of yet another by-election.
Betsan Powys looks at the referendum.
IWA examines the fortunes of the welsh media.
Bethan Jenkins takes issue with Huw Lewis’ recent comments.
Paul Flynn attacks David Davies over his claims of secret documents and David Davis upon his return to Parliament.
Welsh Lobbyist looks at missing members of the All Wales Convention.

To Lose One Blog Is Unfortunate, To Lose Two Is Just Careless

2008-07-14T01:38:00.000-07:00

I am sad to say goodbye to two of the Welsh blogsphere’s best in Southpaw Grammar and Normal Mouth who have both announced their exits. I guess with the concerns over civil service blogging and the fact that we are not (I would presume) in an election year we should expect more blogs to fall by the wayside.

On the positive I have welcomed Heledd Fychan to the blog roll.

Return of the Blog: Blog Review: 179

2008-07-14T01:33:00.000-07:00

I’ve been on a bit of a break but have returned with new vigour. Here’s a review of the blogs from last week and the weekend as a catch up.

Betsan Powys looks at the Tories issues on devolution. More here from David Cornock and Guerrilla Welsh Fare.
Vaughan Roderick looks at by-election wins for Labour and Plaid. More on that from Amlwch to Magor, Ordovicius and Welsh Ramblings.
David Jones looks at the blogging risks of public servants.
Andrew Nutt Looks at the Barnett Formula Review.
Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at the impact of the Glasgow By-Election and Don Touhig’s criticisms of Labour in Wales.
Miserable Old Fart notes Lembits’ heart ache. More here from Ordovicius and Valley’s Mam.
Ordovicius looks at Ron Davies potential switch to Plaid.