Victory!
So for whom, exactly, was the decision to impose a charge on plastic bags a victory?
A: The Environment Minister, Jane Davidson, leading the way for other Ministers to follow?
B: It wasn't an outright ban in the end, so a victory for plastic bag manufacturers?
C: A partial victory for those of you who took part in our "If I Ruled Wales" campaign back in 2007?
D: What about the environment? Fewer bags is good news and environmental causes who may benefit if big shops agree to direct the proceeds their way?
E: Not, says the British Retail Consorium, the Welsh consumer will be "clobbered" with new "taxes". You, of course, may disagree and be more than happy to pay the charge/already own a 'bag for life' and never leave it in the boot when you really need it.
None of the above, apparently. It's a victory for the Daily Mail, who have it on good authority that their very own 'Banish the Bag' campaign "inspired" the Welsh administration.
I'm Betsan Powys, BBC Wales' political editor. I'll be blogging the inside track on 
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