Joe Rossiter
@joekrossiter.bsky.social
Co-Director, Policy and External Affairs - Institute of Welsh Affairs. Views my own.
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Cenhadaeth Cymru: Mission Wales Governing with purpose - achieving progress - Institute of Welsh Affairs
A new IWA report looks at how, through a mission-led approach, we can transform government delivery and tackle Wales’ grand challenges.
www.iwa.wales
🚨 New IWA report 🚨
Our new report Cenhadaeth Cymru: Mission Wales is out now.
The report examines how a mission-led approach to devolved governance could help us tackle the nation’s greatest challenges.
Read now at:
www.iwa.wales/our-work/wor...
Our new report Cenhadaeth Cymru: Mission Wales is out now.
The report examines how a mission-led approach to devolved governance could help us tackle the nation’s greatest challenges.
Read now at:
www.iwa.wales/our-work/wor...
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⭐New blog⭐ In this blog for our Devolution Hub, @joekrossiter.bsky.social, of @iwa-wales.bsky.social, examines the new Welsh Government’s reform agenda, highlighting the need for more detail and the importance of achieving tangible outcomes. Read now➡️ acss.org.uk/a-new-approa...
July 28, 2026 at 1:54 PM
⭐New blog⭐ In this blog for our Devolution Hub, @joekrossiter.bsky.social, of @iwa-wales.bsky.social, examines the new Welsh Government’s reform agenda, highlighting the need for more detail and the importance of achieving tangible outcomes. Read now➡️ acss.org.uk/a-new-approa...
I’ll be joining the BBC Radio Wales Senedd election coverage from 11 this morning.
There will certainly be lots to digest and discuss!
Listen at:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/sched...
There will certainly be lots to digest and discuss!
Listen at:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/sched...
May 8, 2026 at 9:18 AM
I’ll be joining the BBC Radio Wales Senedd election coverage from 11 this morning.
There will certainly be lots to digest and discuss!
Listen at:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/sched...
There will certainly be lots to digest and discuss!
Listen at:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/sched...
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📢 Senedd election analysis 🗳️
📻 Tune in to BBC Radio Wales tomorrow morning from 11am to hear analysis and reaction from our Co-Director Joe Rossiter as the results come in.
📻 Tune in to BBC Radio Wales tomorrow morning from 11am to hear analysis and reaction from our Co-Director Joe Rossiter as the results come in.
May 7, 2026 at 2:53 PM
📢 Senedd election analysis 🗳️
📻 Tune in to BBC Radio Wales tomorrow morning from 11am to hear analysis and reaction from our Co-Director Joe Rossiter as the results come in.
📻 Tune in to BBC Radio Wales tomorrow morning from 11am to hear analysis and reaction from our Co-Director Joe Rossiter as the results come in.
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🚨 New podcast episode 🎧 Fairer food and farming with WWF Cymru.
In discussion with restaurateur and food policy advocate Simon Wright; farm business owner Aled Evans; and Alexander Phillips, Policy and Advocacy Manager at WWF Cymru.
Listen now below:
https://www.iwa.wales/podcasts/
In discussion with restaurateur and food policy advocate Simon Wright; farm business owner Aled Evans; and Alexander Phillips, Policy and Advocacy Manager at WWF Cymru.
Listen now below:
https://www.iwa.wales/podcasts/
April 29, 2026 at 9:32 AM
🚨 New podcast episode 🎧 Fairer food and farming with WWF Cymru.
In discussion with restaurateur and food policy advocate Simon Wright; farm business owner Aled Evans; and Alexander Phillips, Policy and Advocacy Manager at WWF Cymru.
Listen now below:
https://www.iwa.wales/podcasts/
In discussion with restaurateur and food policy advocate Simon Wright; farm business owner Aled Evans; and Alexander Phillips, Policy and Advocacy Manager at WWF Cymru.
Listen now below:
https://www.iwa.wales/podcasts/
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🚨 New IWA long read 🚨
Our Co-Director Joe Rossiter looks at how parties propose to spend Welsh Government's budget in the years ahead in their Senedd election manifestos.
Read now at:
https://www.iwa.wales/agenda/2026/04/long-read-senedd-election-2026-tough-choices/
Our Co-Director Joe Rossiter looks at how parties propose to spend Welsh Government's budget in the years ahead in their Senedd election manifestos.
Read now at:
https://www.iwa.wales/agenda/2026/04/long-read-senedd-election-2026-tough-choices/
April 23, 2026 at 9:06 AM
🚨 New IWA long read 🚨
Our Co-Director Joe Rossiter looks at how parties propose to spend Welsh Government's budget in the years ahead in their Senedd election manifestos.
Read now at:
https://www.iwa.wales/agenda/2026/04/long-read-senedd-election-2026-tough-choices/
Our Co-Director Joe Rossiter looks at how parties propose to spend Welsh Government's budget in the years ahead in their Senedd election manifestos.
Read now at:
https://www.iwa.wales/agenda/2026/04/long-read-senedd-election-2026-tough-choices/
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NEW PODCAST: What are the tough choices facing Wales’s next government?
@helenmiller.bsky.social, @joekrossiter.bsky.social and David Phillips discuss funding from Westminster, devolved tax powers, and the trade-offs facing the next Senedd.
🎧 Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/tou...
@helenmiller.bsky.social, @joekrossiter.bsky.social and David Phillips discuss funding from Westminster, devolved tax powers, and the trade-offs facing the next Senedd.
🎧 Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/tou...
April 15, 2026 at 3:28 PM
NEW PODCAST: What are the tough choices facing Wales’s next government?
@helenmiller.bsky.social, @joekrossiter.bsky.social and David Phillips discuss funding from Westminster, devolved tax powers, and the trade-offs facing the next Senedd.
🎧 Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/tou...
@helenmiller.bsky.social, @joekrossiter.bsky.social and David Phillips discuss funding from Westminster, devolved tax powers, and the trade-offs facing the next Senedd.
🎧 Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/tou...
Although, just heard that the price for an annual space is over 3 times that for a car parking space.
Not sure how that incentivises sustainable modes of transport.
Not sure how that incentivises sustainable modes of transport.
Great to see on-street cycle hangers popping up on residential streets in Cardiff 👏 @cardiffcouncil.bsky.social.
Remember calling for these years ago when working at @wwctrustcymru.bsky.social.
Remember calling for these years ago when working at @wwctrustcymru.bsky.social.
March 30, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Although, just heard that the price for an annual space is over 3 times that for a car parking space.
Not sure how that incentivises sustainable modes of transport.
Not sure how that incentivises sustainable modes of transport.
Great to see on-street cycle hangers popping up on residential streets in Cardiff 👏 @cardiffcouncil.bsky.social.
Remember calling for these years ago when working at @wwctrustcymru.bsky.social.
Remember calling for these years ago when working at @wwctrustcymru.bsky.social.
March 26, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Great to see on-street cycle hangers popping up on residential streets in Cardiff 👏 @cardiffcouncil.bsky.social.
Remember calling for these years ago when working at @wwctrustcymru.bsky.social.
Remember calling for these years ago when working at @wwctrustcymru.bsky.social.
Looking forward to reviewing this from @willhaycardiff.bsky.social for the next edition of @iwa-wales.bsky.social the welsh agenda magazine.
March 25, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Looking forward to reviewing this from @willhaycardiff.bsky.social for the next edition of @iwa-wales.bsky.social the welsh agenda magazine.
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Evidence from our Co-Director Joe Rossiter Rossiter fed into the Senedd Equality and Social Justice Committee report on The Well-being of Future
Generations Act ten years on.
Report is available at: https://laiddocuments.senedd.wales/cr-ld17973-en.pdf
Generations Act ten years on.
Report is available at: https://laiddocuments.senedd.wales/cr-ld17973-en.pdf
March 16, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Evidence from our Co-Director Joe Rossiter Rossiter fed into the Senedd Equality and Social Justice Committee report on The Well-being of Future
Generations Act ten years on.
Report is available at: https://laiddocuments.senedd.wales/cr-ld17973-en.pdf
Generations Act ten years on.
Report is available at: https://laiddocuments.senedd.wales/cr-ld17973-en.pdf
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📢 New Webinar 📢
A sustainable future for local government in Wales
You can now sign up to the third event in our joint 'Ways Forward' series with WCPP.
🗓️11th March
📍Online
⏰ 11am - 12:15pm
Book now at:
https://www.iwa.wales/events/a-sustainable-future-for-local-government-in-wales/
A sustainable future for local government in Wales
You can now sign up to the third event in our joint 'Ways Forward' series with WCPP.
🗓️11th March
📍Online
⏰ 11am - 12:15pm
Book now at:
https://www.iwa.wales/events/a-sustainable-future-for-local-government-in-wales/
A sustainable future for local government in Wales - Institute of Welsh Affairs
Details Date: March 11 Time: 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Click to Register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-sustainable-future-for-local-government-in-wales-tickets-1983440363520 Organizer Institute of Welsh Affairs and
www.iwa.wales
February 20, 2026 at 11:17 AM
📢 New Webinar 📢
A sustainable future for local government in Wales
You can now sign up to the third event in our joint 'Ways Forward' series with WCPP.
🗓️11th March
📍Online
⏰ 11am - 12:15pm
Book now at:
https://www.iwa.wales/events/a-sustainable-future-for-local-government-in-wales/
A sustainable future for local government in Wales
You can now sign up to the third event in our joint 'Ways Forward' series with WCPP.
🗓️11th March
📍Online
⏰ 11am - 12:15pm
Book now at:
https://www.iwa.wales/events/a-sustainable-future-for-local-government-in-wales/
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📢 New IWA / WWF Cymru podcast 📢
We discuss creating healthier seas in Wales with Lizzie Daly, scientist and wildlife host, Dr Leanne Cullen-Unsworth Project Seagrass and Shea Buckland-Jones of WWF Cymru
Available on our website and podcast streaming services:
https://www.iwa.wales/podcasts/
We discuss creating healthier seas in Wales with Lizzie Daly, scientist and wildlife host, Dr Leanne Cullen-Unsworth Project Seagrass and Shea Buckland-Jones of WWF Cymru
Available on our website and podcast streaming services:
https://www.iwa.wales/podcasts/
February 12, 2026 at 12:09 PM
📢 New IWA / WWF Cymru podcast 📢
We discuss creating healthier seas in Wales with Lizzie Daly, scientist and wildlife host, Dr Leanne Cullen-Unsworth Project Seagrass and Shea Buckland-Jones of WWF Cymru
Available on our website and podcast streaming services:
https://www.iwa.wales/podcasts/
We discuss creating healthier seas in Wales with Lizzie Daly, scientist and wildlife host, Dr Leanne Cullen-Unsworth Project Seagrass and Shea Buckland-Jones of WWF Cymru
Available on our website and podcast streaming services:
https://www.iwa.wales/podcasts/
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How can Wales deliver local economic growth and development through a just transition that benefits future generations?
The first in our series of webinars hosted in partnership with the Wales Centre for Public Policy is now available to watch back at:
https://www.iwa.wales/videos/
The first in our series of webinars hosted in partnership with the Wales Centre for Public Policy is now available to watch back at:
https://www.iwa.wales/videos/
February 11, 2026 at 3:06 PM
How can Wales deliver local economic growth and development through a just transition that benefits future generations?
The first in our series of webinars hosted in partnership with the Wales Centre for Public Policy is now available to watch back at:
https://www.iwa.wales/videos/
The first in our series of webinars hosted in partnership with the Wales Centre for Public Policy is now available to watch back at:
https://www.iwa.wales/videos/
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🔈 NEW PODCAST 🔈
In our latest episode, IWA Co-Director Joe Rossiter is joined by ColegauCymru | CollegesWales and partners to discuss skills, education, training, net zero & the Welsh economy.
Listen on our website or all other major podcast streaming services ⤵️
https://www.iwa.wales/podcasts/
In our latest episode, IWA Co-Director Joe Rossiter is joined by ColegauCymru | CollegesWales and partners to discuss skills, education, training, net zero & the Welsh economy.
Listen on our website or all other major podcast streaming services ⤵️
https://www.iwa.wales/podcasts/
October 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM
🔈 NEW PODCAST 🔈
In our latest episode, IWA Co-Director Joe Rossiter is joined by ColegauCymru | CollegesWales and partners to discuss skills, education, training, net zero & the Welsh economy.
Listen on our website or all other major podcast streaming services ⤵️
https://www.iwa.wales/podcasts/
In our latest episode, IWA Co-Director Joe Rossiter is joined by ColegauCymru | CollegesWales and partners to discuss skills, education, training, net zero & the Welsh economy.
Listen on our website or all other major podcast streaming services ⤵️
https://www.iwa.wales/podcasts/
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Have you read this blog✍️ by @joekrossiter.bsky.social (iwa-wales.bsky.social) for our Good Growth Hub which spotlights what good growth means for Wales & emphasises a connection with the Welsh Government’s the Well-being of Future Generations Act?
Read now ➡️ acss.org.uk/what-does-go...
Read now ➡️ acss.org.uk/what-does-go...
August 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Have you read this blog✍️ by @joekrossiter.bsky.social (iwa-wales.bsky.social) for our Good Growth Hub which spotlights what good growth means for Wales & emphasises a connection with the Welsh Government’s the Well-being of Future Generations Act?
Read now ➡️ acss.org.uk/what-does-go...
Read now ➡️ acss.org.uk/what-does-go...
Early start this morning to discuss Eluned Morgan’s year as FM on BBC Radio Wales.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Radio Wales Breakfast - With Dot Davies and James Williams - BBC Sounds
Everything you need to know as you wake up.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 6, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Early start this morning to discuss Eluned Morgan’s year as FM on BBC Radio Wales.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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'Rural Wales is in bad shape. Low incomes and a lack of economic opportunity endure.'
@calvjones.bsky.social reflects on the current state of rural Wales and calls for action that may help envision a better rural future ⤵️
lnkd.in/em6PGwJr
#thewelshagenda
@calvjones.bsky.social reflects on the current state of rural Wales and calls for action that may help envision a better rural future ⤵️
lnkd.in/em6PGwJr
#thewelshagenda
July 22, 2025 at 9:25 AM
'Rural Wales is in bad shape. Low incomes and a lack of economic opportunity endure.'
@calvjones.bsky.social reflects on the current state of rural Wales and calls for action that may help envision a better rural future ⤵️
lnkd.in/em6PGwJr
#thewelshagenda
@calvjones.bsky.social reflects on the current state of rural Wales and calls for action that may help envision a better rural future ⤵️
lnkd.in/em6PGwJr
#thewelshagenda
Join us online tomorrow morning as we launch our latest IWA report with Oxfam Cymru.
We’ll be setting out steps the next Welsh Government can take to improve the wellbeing of people, planet and places.
Sign up at: www.iwa.wales/events/a-flo...
We’ll be setting out steps the next Welsh Government can take to improve the wellbeing of people, planet and places.
Sign up at: www.iwa.wales/events/a-flo...
July 16, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Join us online tomorrow morning as we launch our latest IWA report with Oxfam Cymru.
We’ll be setting out steps the next Welsh Government can take to improve the wellbeing of people, planet and places.
Sign up at: www.iwa.wales/events/a-flo...
We’ll be setting out steps the next Welsh Government can take to improve the wellbeing of people, planet and places.
Sign up at: www.iwa.wales/events/a-flo...
Cross-party consensus on the inadequacy of Wales’ funding formula from UK gov in the Senedd yesterday.
Question is identifying what ‘fair funding’ is and how it’s managed effectively. Expect more on this in the next few months ahead.
record.senedd.wales/Plenary/15150
Question is identifying what ‘fair funding’ is and how it’s managed effectively. Expect more on this in the next few months ahead.
record.senedd.wales/Plenary/15150
Plenary 25/06/2025 - Welsh Parliament
The Welsh Parliament is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its people.
record.senedd.wales
June 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Cross-party consensus on the inadequacy of Wales’ funding formula from UK gov in the Senedd yesterday.
Question is identifying what ‘fair funding’ is and how it’s managed effectively. Expect more on this in the next few months ahead.
record.senedd.wales/Plenary/15150
Question is identifying what ‘fair funding’ is and how it’s managed effectively. Expect more on this in the next few months ahead.
record.senedd.wales/Plenary/15150
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Our Co-Director @joekrossiter.bsky.social on today's announcement on floating offshore wind projects in the Celtic Sea.
'It's great to see progress made on floating offshore wind today, bringing significant economic opportunity for communities in Wales.'
www.thecrownestate.co.uk/news/new-fro...
'It's great to see progress made on floating offshore wind today, bringing significant economic opportunity for communities in Wales.'
www.thecrownestate.co.uk/news/new-fro...
New frontier for UK offshore wind with leading developers set to deliver new generation of floating windfarms
The Crown Estate is an independent commercial business, created by Act of Parliament. We invest in and manage some of the UK’s most important assets, aiming to create significant value beyond financia...
www.thecrownestate.co.uk
June 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Our Co-Director @joekrossiter.bsky.social on today's announcement on floating offshore wind projects in the Celtic Sea.
'It's great to see progress made on floating offshore wind today, bringing significant economic opportunity for communities in Wales.'
www.thecrownestate.co.uk/news/new-fro...
'It's great to see progress made on floating offshore wind today, bringing significant economic opportunity for communities in Wales.'
www.thecrownestate.co.uk/news/new-fro...
At @conunitucl.bsky.social conference, Nick Thomas-Symonds says UK Government will look at strengthening the Sewell Convention in this parliament.
Much needed. Recent years have shown its practical weakness in protecting devolution.
Much needed. Recent years have shown its practical weakness in protecting devolution.
June 18, 2025 at 9:25 AM
At @conunitucl.bsky.social conference, Nick Thomas-Symonds says UK Government will look at strengthening the Sewell Convention in this parliament.
Much needed. Recent years have shown its practical weakness in protecting devolution.
Much needed. Recent years have shown its practical weakness in protecting devolution.
‘Decisions on allocation of spending should be apolitical and represent a technical way to derive Wales' fair share of funding.’
‘This should not be about the secretary of state for Wales having to fight for fair funding.’
Quote on spending review in:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
‘This should not be about the secretary of state for Wales having to fight for fair funding.’
Quote on spending review in:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Wales needs funding review, says First Minister Eluned Morgan
First minister says she doesn't want to
www.bbc.co.uk
June 17, 2025 at 11:34 AM
‘Decisions on allocation of spending should be apolitical and represent a technical way to derive Wales' fair share of funding.’
‘This should not be about the secretary of state for Wales having to fight for fair funding.’
Quote on spending review in:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
‘This should not be about the secretary of state for Wales having to fight for fair funding.’
Quote on spending review in:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This long read on constitutional reform from @mickantoniw.bsky.social is well worth a read.
Pleased the @iwa-wales.bsky.social continue to platform in-depth policy pieces such as this on issues fundamental to Wales’ future.
www.iwa.wales/agenda/2025/...
Pleased the @iwa-wales.bsky.social continue to platform in-depth policy pieces such as this on issues fundamental to Wales’ future.
www.iwa.wales/agenda/2025/...
LONG READ: Devolution and Constitutional Reform: towards a stable and efficient democratic parliamentary structure - Institute of Welsh Affairs
Mick Antoniw MS argues that a constitutional reform and further devolution for Wales are urgently needed to settle the longer term democratic framework for the UK.
www.iwa.wales
June 17, 2025 at 11:07 AM
This long read on constitutional reform from @mickantoniw.bsky.social is well worth a read.
Pleased the @iwa-wales.bsky.social continue to platform in-depth policy pieces such as this on issues fundamental to Wales’ future.
www.iwa.wales/agenda/2025/...
Pleased the @iwa-wales.bsky.social continue to platform in-depth policy pieces such as this on issues fundamental to Wales’ future.
www.iwa.wales/agenda/2025/...
I joined BBC Politics Wales yesterday to discuss the spending review.
You can catch up👇
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
You can catch up👇
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Politics Wales - 15/06/2025
Joining Teleri Glyn Jones are First Minister Eluned Morgan MS, Heledd Fychan MS, Darren Millar MS, Cathy Owens and Joe Rossiter.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I joined BBC Politics Wales yesterday to discuss the spending review.
You can catch up👇
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
You can catch up👇
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
The IWA’s view on the spending review and what it means for Wales 👇
"This Spending Review sets the economic context for parties going into the Senedd 2026 election, and the political reaction to it highlights that the Senedd campaign is well and truly underway."
Our analysis on what the #SpendingReview means for Wales 👉 ow.ly/XGb550W8oao
@joekrossiter.bsky.social
Our analysis on what the #SpendingReview means for Wales 👉 ow.ly/XGb550W8oao
@joekrossiter.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The IWA’s view on the spending review and what it means for Wales 👇