The party’s position in Wales has recovered strongly since 1997, but evidence suggests that there remain barriers to further progress.
The former ground the Commons to a halt in his campaign for Home Rule. That wouldn’t be so easy for the SNP. But they will make their presence felt…
Also: UUP accuse Sinn Fein of ‘rolling over’ on universal credit; SNP revive Labour ID database; and Stormont minister proposes Irish-language courts.
P.S: We need it for its own sake anyway.
Also: Jones grilled on local government term limits; Clegg accused of trying to buy Alexander’s re-election; and Plaid urge English supporters to vote Green.
If, once the overall budget has been set by the UK Parliament, MSPs take decisions on the NHS in Scotland, shouldn’t English MPs alone do the same for England?
Plus: David Davis, worst ties offender. Re-predicting my election predictions. Labour’s plight in Scotland and Wales. And: Why books by female political authors aren’t stocked.
Also: Miliband pressed over NI candidate ban and Welsh NHS performance; Villiers rejects call to nullify OTR letters in law; and Murphy walks in Findlay’s shoes.
It would bring coherence and skill to project implementation and management – and there are plenty of others to be abolished or amalgamated.
Also: the tests facing the new SF speaker; green/nationalist anti-nuclear coalition prepares for 2015; and SNP MSP spies a conspiracy against Holyrood.
Also: SNP attacked by Scottish councils for annulling hundreds of millions of poll tax arrears; and Plaid MP attacks Government over driving licence flags.
Also: UUP have grave doubts about new NI deal; Murphy’s deputy very happy to work with the SNP; and NI Conservatives choose East Belfast candidate.
Also: Cameron prepared to resign over UK breakup; Welsh Tories attack council secrecy, and Adams to stand again to lead Sinn Fein.
Also: Jones marks five years as First Minister; SNP spent £2.5m of public funds on case for separation; and NI Water strike risks Christmas misery.
Now Labour should do the right thing in Wales, where they run the health service.