How the political debate has shifted in the last 25 years.
- Lecturer in Constitutional and Administrative Law, and Public Procurement, Bangor University
What do the results mean for Labour – and is it the end of two-party politics in the UK?
Peter Mandelson has left the Labour party over fresh revelations about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. But can he be forced out of parliament?
Lawmakers in Wales are debating world-first legislation to protect the truth, but some fear it is fundamentally flawed.
What happens beyond the pomp – and what role does the king play?
Wales will expand its parliament and adopt a new voting system in 2026.
Public trust in the US legal system and the rule of law could be undermined further by recent events.
Donald Trump has passed far fewer laws in his first 85 days than other presidents, but is using a different method to create change.
Politicians in Wales who deliberately mislead the public could face suspension or even recall under proposals aimed at restoring trust in politics.
The UK does not have executive orders like the US. But there are still ways for the government to administratively act without parliament.
While Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own justice systems, Wales remains in a single legal jurisdiction with England.
The crown estate was devolved to Scotland in 2017 and calls have grown since then for Wales to be afforded the same.
Academic experts explain the political reforms in the king’s speech.
Follow along with The Conversation’s coverage of the general election results.
Plaid Cymru’s Adam Price is leading proposals to make lying by politicians a criminal offence.
Keir Starmer’s manifesto stops short of the abolition Gordon Brown had wanted, but some immediate changes are confirmed.
The Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales acknowledges each option requires UK government involvement.
The government is attempting to overrule the supreme court by passing a new law.
Boris Johnson’s controversial resignation honours list has prompted fresh debates around reforming the UK’s unelected upper house.
The fallout over the Scottish government’s gender recognition legislation has not happened in isolation.
He’s the third prime minister to take office since the last election and
It was widely understood to be in the works, but king Charles announced that his son would take on his previous title without formally informing the first minister of Wales.
Cuando era Príncipe de Gales, Carlos de Inglaterra tenía fama de entrometerse en cuestiones políticas y asuntos que afectaban a su propio interés personal, pero las leyes británicas limitan el margen de maniobra de los monarcas: para que el sistema sobreviva, el rey debe ser una figura no controvertida y permanecer políticamente neutral.
The new king had a reputation for meddling when he was Prince of Wales but has recognised that cannot continue in his new role.
As long as the justice system relies on only retaining people who can afford to progress within the legal profession, racial and gender inequality will persist within its ranks.
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