Wales at a Crossroads: Net Zero, Jobs & Political Gridlock

23/10/2025 42 min Temporada 1 Episodio 5
Wales at a Crossroads: Net Zero, Jobs & Political Gridlock

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In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton are joined by Cathy Owens (Cavendish Consulting), who shares exclusive new YouGov polling on Welsh attitudes toward energy, renewables, and climate change.They explore:Why 70% of Welsh voters back onshore renewables like wind and solarThe disconnect between voters and political parties on climate policyHow Plaid Cymru, Labour, and the Conservatives are positioning themselves ahead of the 2026 Senedd electionsWhether Wales risks losing investment because of slow grid upgradesThe political dangers of talking about net zero vs. talking about jobs and growthExpect sharp insights on:How cost-of-living pressures are changing views on climate actionThe coming clash over pylons, undergrounding, and rural protest movementsWhy Plaid Cymru faces a “horseshoe problem” inside its own baseWhat the data says about nuclear power and offshore vs onshore renewables📞 Send us your thoughts: WhatsApp: 0333 404 6507 — start your message with Senedd 📧 Email: [email protected]🎧 Listen on Spotify / Apple / Google — or watch full episodes on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.