Will Hayward remembers to mention our impossible voting system (few journos do). Reform of it should have been item 1 in the Labour manifesto.

My latest @theguardian.com column. Labour are increasingly not been seen as the best way to stop Reform. In Caerphilly this led to people flocking to Plaid Cymru. They risk making all the same mistakes again in the Gorton and Denton by-election. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Must read article from @willhaycardiff.bsky.social Straight up fact, anyone consider voting for these policy-less, brainless, soulless charlatans of Reform, will be responsible for destroying the communities of Cymru.

Well worth reading.

My write up of Nigel Farage's trip to Wales today.... willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/what-we-ha...

Here is former Tory James Evans (who has just joined Reform) saying he would never join Reform...

Reform have announced a new Welsh leader. You will be shocked to hear that it is a former Conservative...

Former Conservative James Evans has now joined Reform. In his speech in Newport, where he was announced, he attacked the media for pointing out his former criticism of Nigel Farage's party.

This was an interesting listen, though I don't think Eluned Morgan came across as well as she expected. Personally, I found her answers rather evasive, and she totally lost me when she said austerity was over and then starting banging on about AI

We had First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan on the podcast. We discuss the lack of concessions from Keir Starmer for Wales, Cymru's public services and what she would do if she won in May. Be interested to hear your thoughts on her responses: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZmw...

This sums up what Welsh Labour are up against. @moreincommonuk.bsky.social polling looks at how people view various Welsh Gov policies. The further right on the graph the more have heard of it. The further up the more people like it. People have really only heard of the things they hate.

Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning. Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.

In their "contract to the people" Reform UK said that St George's day and St David's day should be a bank holiday. They then added that: "English national identity should be officially promoted and celebrated, no ignored and banned". No mention of Wales at all. 1/2

"We have a ridiculous situation where the House of Commons doubles as the parliament of both the UK and England. This is not ideal. The governor of California can’t also be the president of the US. There are clearly conflicting priorities." ☝️ We don't talk about this enough.

Few things have made me feel better about the world lately, but @willhaycardiff.bsky.social's writing is one of the few exceptions. #Wales #Cymru #UKpolitics www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

My latest piece for the Guardian: Wales is on course to have a majority of parties in the Senedd who support Welsh independence. The best way to secure the future of the UK is to make it work for the people of the UK. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

We are now 366 days into Trump "ending the war in Ukraine within 24 hours". We are also 1,427 days into Putin's "3-day special operation". Turns out tyrannical narcissists are full of shit.

Inside the Welsh Parliament after the Tories kick out member for talking to Reform. First Minister Eluned Morgan likens the Conservatives to the Beckhams "There are Traitors on TV and Traitors in your own party." "There is more infighting in your party than in the Beckham's family."

James Evans has been booted out of the Tory group in the Senedd. He was shadow health sec in the shadow cabinet. Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar said:

Last week I interviewed Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth. He is the person most likely to be Wales’ First Minister after May’s election. With this extraordinary polling comes a need for extraordinary levels of scrutiny and accountability. willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/scrutinisi...

There is is something very important to bear in mind when looking at Reform's drop in the polls in Wales. Yes, their vote share has dropped...BUT... this doesn't mean that fewer people are supporting them... 1/4

It’s funny how many of those politicians who couldn’t shut up about “sovereignty” during the Brexit referendum have now spun on a dime because Daddy wants an island. #Greenland

Last Friday I attended the Wales Media Awards where I won Political Journalist of the Year. I was up against two superb fellow hacks and I was really honoured to win. 1/3

Nice to see @willhaycardiff.bsky.social getting the support & recognition he deserves. The 39th biggest political substack in the world - and he's talking about Wales. willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/behind-ref...

The latest pod is out where we talk about Labour leaked elections plans in Wales: youtu.be/T4T0zOihUyk

Busy day at work. Love Wales’ Senedd.

Holy crap there's a new poll for Wales and it is crazy. It puts Plaid well ahead of Reform with the Greens beating Labour. The results of this YouGov/ITV Cymru Wales/Cardiff Uni were: Plaid 37% (+7) Reform 23 (-6) Green 13 (+7) Labour 10 (-4) Conservatives 10 (-1) Lib Dem 5 (-1) Other 2 (-2) 1/3

I asked Plaid leader Rhun ap Iorwerth if his party lead the Welsh Gov from May whether Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board will still be in special measures in 2030. He said “I have to say no” before suggesting that if changes weren’t swift the health board could be broken up.

Is Live Nation stifling the land of song? The dominance of Live Nation in Wales is huge. It is fair to ask if this is a good thing? My newsletter looked into this in today's special report. willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/is-live-na...

What a great article. The unseen effect of the mostly US tech driven businesses becoming gatekeepers to what we all used to enjoy (live music, experiences, stays etc) is that 15% or more of our money is leaving Wales and the UK along with all our data …whereas it used to recirculate.

Is Live Nation stifling the land of song? The dominance of Live Nation in Wales is huge. It is fair to ask if this is a good thing? My newsletter looked into this in today's special report. willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/is-live-na...

Labour's plans for the 2026 Senedd election have been leaked to my news letter. Some of it makes sense. Some is bizarre. Some is frustrating. Much is enraging. willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/exclusive-...

For devolution watchers or those with a more recent (and perhaps fleeting) interest in this year’s Senedd election, this is an interesting read from @willhaycardiff.bsky.social on Welsh Labour’s election strategy #senedd #devolution

open.substack.com/pub/willhayw... Labours Leaked document in the extra @willhaycardiff.bsky.social newsletter #Wales #WelshPolitics #Cymru #WelshNews

Labour's plans for the 2026 Senedd election have been leaked to my news letter. Some of it makes sense. Some is bizarre. Some is frustrating. Much is enraging. willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/exclusive-...

This is a clip from inside the Welsh Parliament. So much to say about this. For one thing, Mike Hedges is having an absolute mare here. Jenny Rathbone's facial reactions when he starts praising the USA are incredible. 😮 Andrew RT Davies being the spectre at the feast stuck behind a pillar. 👻

Reform UK's director for Wales has been removed from Cwmbran Community Council for failing to attend meetings. David Thomas is also goes by the names "DJ Dowster" and "Dr Squeegees" (I am not joking). Find out more about Dr Squeegees here: willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/special-re...

I have made some predictions for what we can expect in Welsh politics in 2026. I would love to know what you predictions are... willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/the-big-we...

Excellent analysis of Welsh politics and what we can expect in 2026. From @willhaycardiff.bsky.social

open.substack.com/pub/willhayw... An honest reflection of @willhaycardiff.bsky.social 2025 predictions and some great ones for 2026 watch this space... #WelshPolitics #Wales #Cymru #SeneddElections #2026

I have made some predictions for what we can expect in Welsh politics in 2026. I would love to know what you predictions are... willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/the-big-we...

This guy’s substack is well worth a follow

Want to be more informed about Wales for 2026? Treat yourself or a loved one to a newsletter subscription! willhaywardwales.substack.com

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I wonder who is the intended 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 target of this 'drive by' 🤔😱 '[T]hey often think there will be payback; they may even have been promised it. Perhaps a key seat at the next election, a place on the list for the Senedd elections next May...or even a peerage.' www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

These two tweets were posted at almost exactly the same time. They say almost exactly the same thing. One by former Welsh Tory leader Andrew RT Davies. The other by Reform's Wales director David Thomas. A defection coming or are they simply getting their instructions from the same source?

The latest pod is out. We recorded before that big poll but I think the title still works. www.youtube.com/watch?v=almn...

Right let's breakdown this new poll for Wales because there is a lot going on below the headline figures. [Thread]