self-government

Wales votes ‘Yes’ for strenghtened self-government powers

Monday, March 7th, 2011

Last Thursday March 3rd, a referendum was held in Wales on whether the Welsh Assembly should have direct control over law-making in the policy areas that are devolved. Wales decisively voted in favour, with a majority of 64%. Basically, this means that…

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Yes for Wales

Monday, February 7th, 2011

On 3rd March 2011, the people of Wales will have the opportunity to vote on the future of their National Assembly. Over the last decade the Welsh Assembly has gradually grown in stature and confidence, but the system for making laws that affect Wale…

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