New M4 – Yes or No?

So next week, Welsh Government and Mark Drakeford the First Minister, will make a decision on whether to proceed with the new M4 around Newport. I guess its time for me to come clean as well.  So just a few words to set out where I am on this matter today, June 1st, 2019. Unlike … Continue reading New M4 – Yes or No?

Climate Change, Brexit and The Economy (…and Wales)

I originally wrote this piece in May 2019...so yes events (esp #brexit) have moved on, but I still stand by the substance of my assertions and analysis. If anything the #climateemergency is even more pressing....but given the vacuum of principled political leadership, seemingly less likely to be addressed! I have also covered some of the … Continue reading Climate Change, Brexit and The Economy (…and Wales)

Driverless cars as a service, batteries and urban spaces…

First published in April 2017 by the Institute of Welsh Affairs.  I have made a number of minor updates since that first publication... I also made this short presentation on the subject at a Cynnal Cymru event in July 2017. I also covered similar issues at a Cardiff University Future Transport event in June 2019 … Continue reading Driverless cars as a service, batteries and urban spaces…