Blog Review: 219

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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