Women’s refuges and helplines are essential for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, yet behind the services, essential staff members are being underpaid and overworked. voice.wales spoke to several workers from RISE, a domestic abuse helpline commissioned by Cardiff Council. They told us about being paid just £20 for an…

High Court today upholds the CPS decision not to prosecute anyone over the death of Christopher Kapessa   Mother Alina Joseph: “this judgement confirms the criminal justice system and the CPS in particular value the welfare of the perpetrator, over the life of Christoper and my family.” The justice campaign calls…

As Christmas 2021 is here, many are wondering how we can create a better world in the future, where gross inequality, oppression and climate catastrophe no longer blight our lives. In the spirit of hope for that better world, we thought it would be nice to publish some…

When Boris Johnson won the 2019 General election with a majority of 80, it represented a pivotal moment for the British establishment. He had destroyed and humiliated the Corbynite left - a movement which had spooked the elite by coming inches away from winning office in 2017.  But he had…

Wales is in the midst of a housing crisis, with Shelter Cymru estimating that one in every three people are negatively impacted. SC Cook went to Blackwood, south Wales, to talk to young people about the problem of high rents, low wages and why the housing system needs to change. …

Midwives in Wales, England and Scotland last week protested over the crisis in birth and maternity services. Those in Cardiff spoke to Tom Davies about how they aren’t able to drink water or go to the toilet in a 12 hour shift, and their heartbreak at not being able to…

With the tragic deaths of 27 people as they attempted to cross the channel to the UK, and the volatile situation at the Belarusian-Polish border, where refugees have been attacked by tear gas and water cannons, voice.wales explores recent events, and the hostile environment responsible for them.  Image: Irish Naval…

Wales is in the midst of a housing crisis, with Shelter Cymru estimating that one in every three people are negatively impacted. SC Cook went to Blackwood, south Wales, to talk to young people about the problem of high rents, low wages and why the housing system needs to change. …

Faith Clarke discusses the politics of mental health, and the impact of competition, work and social media.  Two years ago, my doctor signed me off work for depression. I was working for a major news organisation at the time, and even though I received the sick note on Friday afternoon,…

Midwives in Wales, England and Scotland last week protested over the crisis in birth and maternity services. Those in Cardiff spoke to Tom Davies about how they aren’t able to drink water or go to the toilet in a 12 hour shift, and their heartbreak at not being able to…