Monthly Archives for January 2012

Is bonus scandal a Labour spin-doctor creation?

As news hit over the weekend that the RBS boss Stephen Hester has rejected his £1m bonus, Labour were quick to chalk it up as a victory following the pressure they put on by threatening to force a commons vote … Continue reading

31. January 2012 by Matt Townsend
Categories: Economics | Tags: , | Leave a comment

Green Party needs progressive approach to policy

Some people think that it’s important to immediately find a solution to every disagreement.  Dare I say, this in my experience is often quite a male attitude  that winning an argument, or solving issues, is more important than appreciating the … Continue reading

28. January 2012 by Matt Townsend
Categories: Green Party | Tags: , , | 1 comment

Plaid Cymru and Greens need to co-operate

Following last years national elections, Wales goes back to the polling booths again this May, this time to elect councillors.  I’m expecting like many others for Labour to put in a strong showing – they usually do when the Conservatives … Continue reading

25. January 2012 by Matt Townsend
Categories: Cymru / Welsh politics, Green Party | Tags: , , | 7 comments

Do Plaid lack vision for Welsh language?

Last week, an internal review within Plaid Cymru suggested the party should adopt an English language name.   Following on from the disappointment in the Welsh election last year, the idea is that the proposed name of the Welsh National … Continue reading

23. January 2012 by Matt Townsend
Categories: Cymraeg / Welsh language | 3 comments