Leanne Wood: A politician whose time has come?
Leanne Wood has gone from outsider to favourite in the Plaid leadership race in under a month. Rob Williams talks to her about her background, socialism, independence and the future for Plaid Cymru.
By Rob Williams | Notebook - A selection of Independent views - | Thursday, 26 January 2012 at 3:14 pm
Plaid Cymru: May the best woman lead…
With the Plaid Cymru leadership election campaign under way two candidates in particular have made the early running and have helped banish thoughts of a long lost leader…
By Rob Williams | Notebook - A selection of Independent views - | Tuesday, 10 January 2012 at 1:47 pm
It’s all gone a bit Kafka down Cardiff Bay
They’ve broken democracy down in Cardiff Bay, with the help of a couple of administrative errors and a whole lot of incompetence.
By Rob Williams | Notebook - A selection of Independent views - | Tuesday, 12 July 2011 at 2:16 pm
How I learned to stop worrying and love the Welsh referendum
Homophobic slurs, large inflatable pigs, rugby players mumbling and one almighty political row brewing. The Welsh referendum campaign is turning into an important, if bizarre, public debate.
By Rob Williams | Notebook - A selection of Independent views - | Monday, 14 February 2011 at 12:36 pm
The Welsh are rubbish (and other arguments)
With campaigning in the Welsh referendum firmly underway Rob Williams looks at the chaos being caused by a less than predictable No campaign.
By Rob Williams | Notebook - A selection of Independent views - | Monday, 31 January 2011 at 2:36 pm
Total Politics Top 50 Welsh Blogs
Total Politics have unveiled their top 50 Welsh blogs to much discussion and debate. I select a handful of my daily must-reads.
By Rob Williams | Notebook - A selection of Independent views - | Wednesday, 1 September 2010 at 12:42 pm
Rick Waghorn: Why the ‘Godfather of Hyperlocal’ is keeping it simple
Rick Waghorn is at the forefront of the hyperlocal movement in the UK. I ask him about the future of news, the move from ‘not for profit’ to ‘not for loss’ and whether older hacks can keep up with the new generation.
By Rob Williams | Notebook - A selection of Independent views - | Tuesday, 31 August 2010 at 10:45 am
School’s Out! (…of pupils that is)
What is it that makes a really good school? A dynamic board of governors? Excellent school buildings? An inspirational headteacher? Yes, probably. But wouldn’t some children be a good start?
By Rob Williams | Notebook - A selection of Independent views - | Tuesday, 17 August 2010 at 12:25 pm
Anatomy of a Bust-Up
It isn’t the political scandals or the Welsh football team that have caught the eye of Welsh readers this week – it’s ‘Hooters’. So why is the restaurant chain, with it’s heady mix of fried chicken and scantily clad hostesses, causing an almighty row in Cardiff?
By Rob Williams | Notebook - A selection of Independent views - | Thursday, 12 August 2010 at 12:06 pm
The Miracle Beer Diet
According to new research swapping wine for beer, for just one week, could save as many calories as a half hour jog…
By Rob Williams | Notebook - A selection of Independent views - | Tuesday, 3 August 2010 at 9:55 am
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