SOLOMON HUGHES recommends Sunjeev Sahota’s recent novel set in a trade union election campaign for its fresh approach to what unites and divides workers, but wishes the union backdrop was truer to life
AT THE Labour conference this week, much will be made of Labour’s record in Wales, particularly in standing up to 12 years of UK Conservative government.
But the truth for many of us in Wales, Labour’s record is one of pointing a finger at the Tory government and rightly saying: “Look how terrible they are!” all the while, failing to take action in the areas where it has full or partial devolved control.
This is all the more apparent as we reflect on the cost-of-living crisis, and in particular its effect on the cost of housing.
LUKE FLETCHER outlines Plaid Cymru bold plans for wide-ranging policy consultations with trade unions in Wales
Plaid Cymru’s spokesman on health and social services MABON AP GWYNFOR, in the second article of a two-part series, argues that Labour’s contempt for voters and backward-facing approach have led to widespread mistrust in Wales
We need a massive change in direction to renew a crumbling health service — that’s why Plaid Cymru has an ambitious plan to recentre primary care by recruiting 500 additional GPs and opening six new elective care hubs across Wales, writes MABON AP GWYNFOR



