Blog Review 29

A lot of the blogging focus has been on the decision by David Cameron to appoint Lord Glentoran as Wales’ representative in the House of Lords.

• David Cornock notes that Lord Glentoran admits to knowing nothing of Welsh Politics.
• Tomos Livingstone notes that the Tories are on a slippery slope.
• Peter Black notes that the Tories have not changed.
• Amanwy sarcastically notes it will offer a strong voice for Wales.
• Guerrilla Welsh Fare says the departure of Glyn Davies and Lisa Francis has ended the Tory pro Welsh agenda.
• Welsh Independence says the Tories have returned to the redwood school of thought.
• Miserable Old Fart says the Tories have shot themselves in the foot and asks why nick Bourne would allow this to happen.
• Ordovicius also highlights the appointment.

Blog Review 28

Most of the afternoon’s blog activity has been centred around Ieuan Wyn Jones’ appointment to the Welsh Assembly Government Cabinet as the Deputy First Minister.

• Betsan Powys notes the Labour AM’s missing from the chamber during Ieuan Wyn Jones’ speech. The same AM’s that spoke out against the coalition.



• Vaughan Roderick takes up a similar blog.



• Alun Cairns also posts about Ieuan Wyn’s debut speech as Deputy Minister also referring to the missing Labour AM’s as does Ordovicius.



• Bethan Jenkins notes a historic day for Plaid entering Government and the increasing support according to the Beaufort research Poll.



• Amanwy notes that the Conservatives have chosen a representative who confesses to having no knowledge of welsh politics as their welsh spokesperson in the House of Lords.



• Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at the day Plaid took Office.

What the papers don't say

Former Waterfront presenter Lee Waters has written this on the Guardian’s website. In fairness Amanwy had already flagged it up. Still worth a read.

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• Betsan Powys reports on Rhodri Morgan’s fight with Labour MP and the battle to clear One Wales.
• Alun Cairns says the Labour party have shown their leadership is dishonourable in trying to force the deal through.
• Amanwy notes Peter Hain’s off message farewell to Nick Ainger.
• Ceredig states that the leaked Plaid-Labour merger story was in fact a spoof.
• Damon Lord looks at Rhodri and Ieuan’s civil partnership.
• Normal Mouth looks at the One Wales document and its implications for voting systems in Wales.
• Seneddwr looks at the Lab-Plaid coalition for the Presiding Officer and his deputy.

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• Adam Price offers his views as why Red-Green offers the best option for his Party and states that the Lib Dems have found themselves politically damaged.
• Bethan Jenkins gives her approval to the agreement. Ever the party loyalist
• Martin Eaglestone vows to back Rhodri Morgan in this agreement.
• Amanwy looks at the Labour “No” campaign.
• Guerrilla Welsh Fare states why Plaid should not listen to those calling for opposition.
• Pro Rainbow supporter Ordovicius comments on recent blogs by Adam Price and Bethan Jenkins.
• Senddwr comments on the inner workings of the Labour party.

Blog Review 11

As you can imagine the blogsphere has been dominated by the Plaid Conference and the Lib Dems recent movements.

• Betsan Powys reports the goings on at Plaid’s National Exec meeting in Aberystwyth and rumours that a Red-Green deal is too good to refuse.
• Alun Cairns notes the desperation of the Lib Dems and turmoil within the Labour party.
• Bethan Jenkins gives the view of a Plaid AM on the Aber conference and warns against Mike German’s ability to deliver his party’s backing for a deal with Labour.
• Glyn Davies suggest that the Rainbow agreement could be fading as does Ceredig.
• Amanwy suggests that a failed Rainbow coalition could see Nick Bourne go to the House of Lords and Glyn Davies step back into the Assembly.
• David Peter thinks the Lib Dems are drifting towards the rocks.
• Glamorganshire gives his views on Mike German’s changing position.
• Gwe looks at the Plaid decision to continue discussions with Labour.
• Guerrilla Welsh Fare comments on the bizarre political strategy of the Lib Dems.
• Miserable Old Fart looks at how a Red-Green coalition would affect the SNP in Scotland.
• Ted Jones comments on the Lib Dems continued farce.
• Labour Mark can’t understand the mentality of the Liberals.
• Welsh Ramblings looks at the splits in the Lib Dem camp.

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• Adam Price looks at whose call is it to restart the coalition talks between Plaid and Labour. He also gives a timetable for Labour’s position to be made clear as Plaid’s National Executive is due to meet.
• Glyn Davies announces his intention to challenge Lembit for the Westminster seat, much to the delight of Alun Cairns.
• Leanne Wood says Thomas Cook’s decision to ban Welsh in the work place highlights the need for a new Welsh Language Act. More on this by Peter Black, Labour Mark, Gwe and Ordovicius.
• Paul Flynn’s blog criticises opposition parties for backing farmers unions and also the BBC for their level of reporting.
• Nick Bourne notes that Rhodri Morgan has never been so worried.
• Amanwy compares the political similarities between George Bush and Rhodri Morgan.
• Gwe looks at the implications of a proper parliament for Wales and increasing the number of AM’s.
• Guerrilla Welsh Fare discussed Leighton Andrews return to blogging and the apparent divide in the Labour party.
• Ted Jones blogs on further developments in Labour’s Mittal scandal.