Author: alan davies

Ukraine – one Year on

Ukraine – one Year on

On Friday (24Feb), the world marked the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has been a devastating genocidal war aimed at destroying Ukrainian nationhood and culture. Over the past year, tens of thousands of Ukrainians, including countless innocent civilians, have died, while millions more have been displaced as refugees. Entire towns and cities…

Off Track Train Pricing

Off Track Train Pricing

Rail travel has been a staple of transportation for centuries, providing an efficient and eco-friendly way to travel long distances. However, in recent years, rail travel pricing has become increasingly complex and often futile, making it difficult for consumers to make informed decisions and frustrating many would-be travellers. One of the main issues with rail…

TikTok, Over and Out

TikTok, Over and Out

TikTok, is a popular social media app, and has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons recently. The app has been the subject of multiple investigations and controversies related to privacy and security concerns. As a result, many experts call for users to delete the app from their mobile phones to protect their personal…

Are there better ways?

Are there better ways?

As we continue to grapple with the environmental, economic, and social challenges of our time, it’s becoming increasingly clear that we need to find new ways of working, particularly in the food system. One such approach that is gaining momentum is agroecology, a farming system that is based on principles of ecology and aims to…

Election Trends

Election Trends

Whilst the polls are heating up about next week’s results in Wales, sometimes it’s worth reflecting on trends in recent elections as well. Here’s an interesting comparison of the vote share in the 2016 Senedd Election and the General Elections for 2015, 2017 and 2019: Will these trends continue?