Updated Blogs

I have updated the blog roll and deleted links to anyone who has not posted for a number of months. If those who have been removed wish to start blogging again please let me know and I shall add you again. Also please let me know if there are any blogs not being covered at the moment that you would like to make me aware of.

Thanking You

WBI

Blog Review: 113

• Betsan Powys looks at the First Ministers relationship with Whitehall as well as his fashion sense.
• David Jones isn’t impressed with new Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg.
• Glyn Davies looks at co-operation between Cardiff Bay and Whitehall.
• Plaid Cymru’s Bontnewydd Branch looks at its candidates for the Second chamber.
• Valleys Mam takes issue with Paul Flynn’s attack on Shelter Cymru.

Blog Review: 112

• David Cornock says the Conservatives are the pot calling the kettle black.
• Bethan Jenkins looks at Rhori Morgan’s views (or lack of them) on his successor and Northan Rock.
• David Jones looks at the safety of communities and suggests the Home Secretary speak to someone who knows about it.
• Paul Flynn praises David Milliband's growing stature and suggests Nick Clegg has made a week start to his leadership.
• Peter Black blogs on what he sees as a two faced plaid position as well as detailing Peter Hains “friends.” The Lib Dem AM also looks at the issue of more missing data.
• Guerrilla Welsh Fare notes Adam Price’s article in the Western Mail.
• Miss Wagstaff looks at the official portrait of Tony Blair as well as the product and process of the One Wales Government.
• Ordovicius examines Plaid shortlist for the House of Lords.
• Southpaw Grammar posts on the issue of Northern Rock.
  
  

Blog Review: 111

• Vaughan Roderick notes in increase in the use of the Welsh language at the Assembly.
• Ceredig looks at Wigley’s decision to run for the House of Lords.
• Guerrilla Welsh Fare examines the issue of organ donation and notes Dafydd Ellis Thomas performance on Dragon’s Eye.
• Normal Mouth looks at Hain’s career and ambition.
• Miss Wagstaff’s blog draws attention to Dafydd Ellis Thomas presence in the House of Lords.

Blog Review: 110

• David Cornock notes Peter Hain’s “slap in the face” for Wales.
• Matt Withers highlights the difference of support for Hain depending on your langauge.
• Huw Lewis stands up for Peter Hain.
• Paul Flynn highlights Nick Davies’ new book on falsehoods and untruths in the media, including in his view the Peter hain situation.
• Martin Eaglestone publishes a letter he wrote attacking Cymdeithas yr Iaith’s protest.
• Ceredig makes the distinction between Hain’s case and that of other party’s.
• Guerrilla Welsh Fare asks if there is too much money in politics.
• Ordovicius gives a repost to peter Blacks Plaid U-Turn blog. The origional post can be found here.

Blog Review: 109

• David Cornock notes a helping hand for Peter Hain in managing a crisis.
• Vaughan Roderick notes Laura Ann Jones apparent failure to get her political career back on track.
• David Jones gives a view from Welsh Questions yesterday.
• Ordovicius notes the increased funding for local government in the Assembly budget.

Blog Review: 108

• David Cornock notes Gordon Brown’s double edged backing. He also notes the emergency meeting, or not as the case maybe, of the Neath Labour Executive.
• Peter Black is critical of Lembit Opiks position on Peter Hain and says the pressure should be maintained.
  
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• Jane Davidson still remains silent on the blogging front since the election, but her music seems very appropriate for the current situation with Peter hain.

Blog Review: 107

• David Cornock notes the snag with Steve Morgans claims not to be involved with Hain’s now notorious PPF.
• Vaughan Roderick suggest the Labour party in Wales should have realised that they had such a good fundraiser in their arsenal.
• Adam Price notes the Governments plans to channel further funding to the Olympics from the lottery.

Blog Review: 106

• David Cornock notes Peter Hain’s battle with the Electoral Commission and Kevin Brennan’s musical talents.
• Tomos Livingstone notes some of the questions Peter Hain needs to address.
• Bethan Jenkins looks forward to an interesting Plaid National Council.
• Paul Flynn again springs to the defence of Peter Hain. Something Miserable Old Fart thinks will cause more damage than good.
• Ordovicius reports rumours of a change of name for the Lib Dems.

Blog Review: 105

The obvious question on most bloggers lips is the political future of Peter Hain.

• Betsan Powys has been keeping readers informed on her blog and even offers the latest odds on his departure.


• David Cornock has been equally proficient in following the Secretary of States dilemma in his blog.


• Tomos Livingstone gives his analysis of the Hain situation.


• Tom Bodden questions if Peter Hain should stay or go.


• Adam Price comments on the £103,000 question.


• Bethan Jenkins suggests that Peter Hain should think about staying indoors for the near future.


• David Jones draws parallels between Peter Hain and sacked Newcastle United manager Sam Allardyce.


• Paul Flynn offers his support for Hain and says he should not resign and indeed has done nothing wrong.


• Ceredig says Hain’s defence is staggering.


• Normal Mouth looks at Gordon Brown’s headache in the wake of the Hain donation scandal.
  
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• Betsan Powys examines to second round of meetings of the All Wales Convention.


• Peter Blacks gives his views on the convention.


• Huw Lewis takes issue with the Western Mail’s analysis of Labour’s fortunes in West Wales.


• Valley’s Mam looks at the Plaid Cymru House of Lords candidates.

I'm Back!!!

A longer than expected lay off has finally come to an end and I shall be reviewing the blogs once more!

If there are any new blogs for the New Year please let me know.

Many thanks

WBI

Blog Review: 104

• Betsan Powys looks at yesterday’s historic meeting, also noted by Glyn Davies.
• David Cornock looks at the new leader of the Lib Dems as does Ordovicius.
• David Jones notes another piece of missing data.
• Nick Bourne notes the disaster of Peter Hain’s speech at the ITV awards. As does Betsan Powys.
• Interesting post from Peter Black live blogging the Lib Dem leadership results.
• Ordovicius notes the apparent Jekell and Hyde devolution David Cameron.

Lib Dem Leadership Contest

Nick Clegg is the new leader of the Liberal Democrats.

Congratulations/commiserations depending on how you look at the task ahead.

Blog Review: 103

• Bethan Jenkins notes the ease at which the budget passed.
• Paul Flynn notes the news of Mick Bates darker side (as previously reported by Glyn Davies) and asks what state the Lib Dems are in following the Burnham Leaflet.
• Peter Black looks at the ITV politics awards and highlight Peter Hain’s speech for not being a highlight.
• Guerrilla Welsh Fare notes the lack of alternative proposals put forward by the opposition parties to the budget.
• Normal Mouth draws our attention to the changing views of David Cameron on the Barnett Formula.
• Ordovicius looks at the winners and losers of the Welsh Yearbook Awards.

Blog Review: 102

• Betsan Powys questions the Tory commitment to devolution in the wake of David Cameron’s visit. Nick Bourne also looks at his leaders visit.
• Paul Flynn looks at why anyone would want to bring Brynle back to the Assembly?
• Glyn Davies looks at the darker side of Mick Bates.
• Normal Mouth looks at the Western Mails piece on Labour’s apparent “No” campaign.
• Ordovicius looks at the Budget debate.