tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-985080357558043054.post8902422776958042868..comments2024-03-27T18:54:46.951+00:00Comments on Syniadau :: The Blog: Satisfaction, Trust and PerformanceSyniadauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13876017048168055247noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-985080357558043054.post-82424167833257521352013-08-13T23:12:48.359+01:002013-08-13T23:12:48.359+01:00It's is fair to say that people's opinion ...It's is fair to say that people's opinion of the Assembly is usually better than their opinion of Westminster, Owen, but it's always good to put things in context. If the figures were the other way round it would be far easier for Westminster to refuse to devolve more powers and responsibilities to Wales.<br /><br />And it's worth saying that the questions are about the National Assembly and the UK Parliament, as opposed to the Welsh and UK governments. I'll accept that some people still think of the National Assembly and Welsh Government as the same thing (as noted on page 3). But very few people think of the UK Parliament and UK Government as the same thing so, <i>in the context of the three questions I've highlighted</i>, I'd be inclined to think that this survey reflects what people think of the two legislatures rather than the two governments.<br /><br />On the specific question of trust, people's views will be informed by a low opinion in politicians in general rather than the parties they belong to, so it is remarkable that people think much more of AMs than they do of MPs. But another big factor is the growing idea of what is in Wales' national interest, and that what is in Wales' interest is often not the same as what is in the UK's interest. The idea that policies that are best for the UK will by definition be good for Wales (whether these are pursued by either a red or a blue government) is increasingly being seen as untrue by people in Wales. This perception is the driving force behind our increasing confidence to decide for ourselves what is in our best interests, and this in turn is what will push devolution forward.MHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329059309196746446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-985080357558043054.post-79934707031632690822013-08-13T18:43:10.942+01:002013-08-13T18:43:10.942+01:00Levels of "goodwill" towards the Assembl...Levels of "goodwill" towards the Assembly have been relatively high for some time as far as I can tell. So I don't think these findings are as surprising as they might be. <br /><br />The levels of trust are rather one-sided in Cardiff Bay's favour, but I think we have to remember who's in charge in Westminster and how that might affect things.<br /><br />A 56% approval rating is fine. It's OK. But I'd hardly call it a ringing endorsement either. It's a "good C-grade".<br /><br />I'll be coming back to the separate Changing Union poll later this week.Owenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04347494808853759106noreply@blogger.com