Yma O Hyd

No blogging today in respect of Ray Gravell.

Blog Review: 90

• Betsan Powys notes Plaid’s representatives on the All Wales Convention.
• David Cornock looks at the question of too many Welsh MP’s and also gives a Tory caption competition.
• Adam Price examines the stranglehold London enjoys on wealth.
• Bethan Jenkins interesting guest blogger section continues with Kelvin Mason of Aberystwyth Peace and Justice Network.
• Huw Lewis gives his view on John Griffiths interview on the politics show.
• Ordovicius looks at the Tories decision to charge for child care services.

Blog Review: 89

• David Cornock notes a spat between Peter Hain and Cheryl Gillan over who cancelled the Welsh Grand Committee Meeting. More on it by David Jones.
• Guerrilla Welsh Fare notes attacks on Nick Bourns position as leader.
• Miss Wagstaff looks at the AM/MP awards

Blog Review:88

• Tomos Livingstone picks up on Chris Huhne’s apology to the speaker.
• Bethan Jenkins continues her guest blogger section with Carl Harris of NUS Wales.
• Peter Black notes that members of the Conservatives in Wales do not see Nick Bourne as their leader. Glyn Davies attempts to address the issue.
• Ordovicius looks at Kirsty Williams’ speech to the IWA.

Welsh Duo Win at BCS Awards

Congratulations are in order to two of Wales’ best political bloggers. Adam Price and Paul Flynn both picked up awards at the British Computer Society Awards. Paul Flynn picked up the award for best design, whilst Plaid’s Adam Price won the award for best overall MP’s website.

Blog Review: 87

• Betsan Powys reports on the extra money going to the Wales Office.
• Daniel Davies notes Darren Millar’s confusion on Tory priorities.
• David Cornock highlights the fact that despite an increasing budget the Welsh office will be accountable for a shorter period of time in the new Parliament.
• Adam Price looks at the West Lothian Question.
• Peter Black gives his views on the Lib Dem leadership hustings.
• Guerrilla Welsh Fare says the Black/German debate is heating up.
• Ordovicius calls for Normal Mouth to have a greater understanding of the issues before writing his Golwg column.

Blog Review: 86

• Betsan Powys looks at the membership of the All Wales Convention. She also gives us a running commentary of what she learnt yesterday.
• Bethan Jenkins issues her support for the renaming of the Prince William Cup.
• Peter Black hits back at Mike German for misleading the media.
• Guerrilla Welsh Fare takes on Vaughan Roderick’s sports and leaders comparison.
• Normal Mouth calls for Labour to declare Wales could be a successful Independent nation.

Blog Review: 85

• Vaughan Roderick compares Joe Calzaghe and Mike German.
• Adam Price gives his views on the Budget in Wales and the success of Plaid in implementing its policy’s, he also notes Peter Hain’s statement that the Wales Office would not use its veto further devolution.
• Peter Black notes the internal problems of the Lib Dem leadership. Comments on that from Glyn Davies, Ordovicius and Guerrilla Welsh Fare.
• Ceredig looks at how the Tories position has changed in the last few months.

Blog Review: 84

• Adam Price gives his memories of Ray Gravell. As does Glyn Davies, Valley’s Mam, Independent Wales and Brit Nat Watch who also calls for the Prince William Cup to be renamed in Grav’s honour.
• Guerrilla Welsh Fare gives his views on Nick Bourne’s blog on the referendum.
• Ordovicius notes Dai Davies calls for fewer MP’s.

Blog Review: 83

• David Cornock notes news of Lembit’s resignation has finally made it to London.
• Vaughan Roderick looks at Alison Halford’s attraction to the Tory men at the Assembly. More on that from Tom Bodden.
• Adam Price gives his view on Peter Hain’s comments.
• Nick Bourne gives some personal views on a referendum for further powers.
• Paul Flynn suggests Don Touhig should stop rowing against the tide of devolution.
• Ordovicius notes the excitement of the Lib Dem leadership contest.

Blog Review: 82

• David Cornock notes Nick Cleggs threat to break the law over ID Cards.
• Bethan Jenkins opens up her blog for the first in her “Guest Bloggers” section. This week it is SNP MSP Jaime Hepburn.
• Rebellion Sucks notes Labour’s assault on national self-determination.
• Independence Cymru looks at Peter Hain’s referendum comments.
• Normal Mouth defends the Secretary of State for Wales.
• Ordovicius looks at Chris Bryant’s views on public broadcasting and the finance for airing those views. He also notes Plaid’s alternative Queens Speech.

Blog Review: 81

• Betsan Powys notes the conflicting views of Peter Hain and Rhodri Morgan on the referendum.
• David Cornock notes responsibility for S4C could be devolved to the Assembly.
• Adam Price looks at Peter Hain’s comments and its implications for the One Wales Government. More on it here from Bethan Jenkins.
• Leanne Wood gives her view on the Welsh Republic.
• Glyn Davies looks at the trouble ahead after Jonathan Morgan’s LCO on mental health.
• Ceredig notes the Cairn’s – Wood republican battle and gives views on the recent comments by Peter Hain on the referendum.
• Brit Nat Watch notes the appointment of Sir Emyr Parry Jones and the reaction of Welsh Labour MP’s.
• Guerrilla Welsh Fare examines the splits on devolution within the Tories and Labour.
• Independence Cymru looks at how the devolutionist element of the Conservative and Labour party down play the comments of the Unionists.
• Normal Mouth gives his views on Peter Hain’s referendum comments.
• Welsh Ramblings suggests the Labour party in Wales is involved in a civil war.

Blog Review: 80

• Betsan Powys notes Gwenda Thomas’ intention to go against the UK Government’s position on smacking.
• Adam Price blogs about the unveiling of a statue in memory of David Lloyd George. More on the issue with Paul Flynn.
• Alun Cairns notes Leanne Woods’ views on the monarchy.
• Bethan Jenkins notes Don Touhig’s objection to Sir Emyr Parry Jones’ appointment as chair of the All Wales Convention. More here from Ordovicius.
• Glyn Davies says Stephen Crabbs article has been misread. The comments section would suggest otherwise.
• Ceredig gives an analysis on the All Wales Convention and how he sees the political support for a yes vote panning out.
• Normal Mouth looks at the One Wales first 100 days and suggests the alliance has been ongoing for much longer.

Blog Review: 79

• Betsan Powys looks at the issue of the running costs of the Assembly.
• David Cornock notes Adam Price’s suggestion that the Welsh Office should be abolished. He also notes Stephen Crabb’s attack on the devolution.
• Glyn Davies takes the opposite view to the Tory party on the issue of devolution.
• Guerrilla Welsh Fare looks at how the Davies and Crabb comments undermine Nick Borune.
• Normal Mouth looks at the role of the All Wales Convention.
• Ordovicius says that Stephen Crabb’s comments show them to be the same old Tory’s.

Blog Review: 78

• David Cornock notes the appointment of Sir Emyr Parry Jones.
• Vaughan Roderick looks at the future of Nick Bourne’s leadership. Ordovicius has a translation here.
• Peter Black looks at Adam Price’s calls to scrap the Welsh Office.
• Guerrilla Welsh Fare notes Mike German’s absence from the debate on the One Wales Governments priorities.
• Welsh Ramblings looks at 100 days of the Plaid – Labour coalition.