Happy New Year from everyone at Shelter Cymru! If you need support over the holidays, our chat bot WYNI is here to help you find the housing advice you need when you need it. Our free helpline and webchat will be available from 9am on Friday 2 January: sheltercymru.org.uk

HOME IS EVERYTHING Shelter #Cymru exist to defend the right to a safe home in #Wales. sheltercymru.org.uk/donate/

What does Jimmy Lai’s guilty verdict mean for Hong Kong’s future? Listen to “Drum Tower”

No one should face homelessness alone. Thanks to your support, we are already helping one person in housing need every five minutes. But we know there are more people out there who need us. Give the gift of home this winter: sheltercymru.org.uk/donate

Jimmy Lai's conviction is a blow to press freedom everywhere. In Hong Kong, the role of journalism in holding power to account is now treated as a crime. Jimmy Lai is a prisoner of conscience. The fight doesn't end here. We will not rest until justice prevails. ✊

The Foreign Secretary must summon the Chinese Ambassador to demand Jimmy Lai's immediate release and the quashing of this trumped-up conviction. The CCP is hell-bent on suppressing civil liberties & the rule of law in Hong Kong. The UK has a unique obligation to act. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The tycoon’s trial speaks to the state of Hong Kong’s civil liberties

One of the vest shows not just only on BBC Radio but across the whole BBC.

Our new model illustrates possible outcomes if there were an election in Britain tomorrow

Game of thrones: China's ruthless diplomacy in Myanmar. Podcast from the @economist.com If you have a subscription, it is worth a listen.

Looks like I will be making more trips to #Aberystwyth next year. Can't wait. 🚂 #GreatLittleTrainsOfWales. #Wales #Cymru

Responding to today's announcement, Robin White, Head of Campaigns at Shelter Cymru, said:

Is Cyprus moving closer to reunification?

Will the fragile truce between Israel and Hamas hold? Will a deal be made between Russia and Ukraine? In The World Ahead we explore seven potential conflicts to watch in the coming year

Cross sector support and cross party support. It is the time to make a change and give more people the chance to have a place to call home.

14! Only 14 homes in #Wales are affordable within local housing allowance. The UK goverment can change this and increase that number. We know having an affordable place to call home gives people the foundation they need to build their life. #Cymru

Nothing else to say apart from give this a watch. ⬇️

As normal @airtattoo.bsky.social was a wonderful show in 2025. Got tickets for 2026 and can't wait to return to the Fairford ground.

Insider from the @economist.com an very interesring insight into the Russian army.

Great to hear from different parties on their vision for #Wales at @oxfamgb.bsky.social Cymru. "How the Senedd can flight injustice and inequality while protecting people ans the planet."

What does home means to the people of #Wales? action.sheltercymru.org.uk/survey-what-...

This is such a shocking news story. ⬇️

Who has the most powerful passport from @economist.com UK was 1st in 2015 and now is 8th I wonder what happend after 2015 that could of effected that.....

Question for the Welsh Labour Goverment. Why is #Wales being left behind?

Thanks @willhaycardiff.bsky.social The after lunch slot at any conference needs someone to bring the energy, and you did that. Good luck for the next busy 48 hours.

Another stonker of a week for us - gaining from the Conservatives and the Green Party in Surrey and from Labour in Preston. The media might not tell you this but the Liberal Democrats are winning all over the place. This week's by-election scorecard 💪 Lib Dems 7 Reform 1 Con 1 Ind 1

In every part of the UK, the same is true, brick for brick, social homes are the best investment for the future.

Ming was a great support to me, and I will sincerely miss our regular catchups. He is a true inspiration to us all and I know that he will be very much missed across the House. youtu.be/Jyb-QxOPnjc?...

Another busy day talking about how important a home is as the foundation that everyone should have.

If the next Welsh Government can get housing right, they can provide the safe and secure homes that will give 1000s of people across #Wales the fandation they need to get on.

Episode 3 is well worth a listen. I'm not sure why I think that, have a listen and let me know. 😉 #Wales #Cymru

You can hear me talk about the current round of Shelter Cymru Roadshows on this episode of the Fight For Home podcast. 🎧👇

There is no British social care system. Both social care and health are devolved. #thatsdevolved www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

In today’s Russian papers: Russia bans the International Baccalaureate & plans to withdraw from European Convention against Torture. One paper writes: “The authorities are demonstrating Russia is no longer accountable to the global community.” #ReadingRussia

Living in #Wales #Cymru? @sheltercymru.bsky.social has a question for you to answer. 👇 Home - What matters to you? Make sure your voice is heard.

80 years ago today, the second world war. Came to an end. Today is #VJday. Today, we remember.

The people and objects at the centre of historical events, what a special collection.

Home is everything. Vote for it. Shelter Cymru have launched it calls on all those standing in Wales next year. 👇 Make sure you watch the video right to the end. 😉

The logistics of the Glastonbury Festival. 👇 How you turn a farm into a city of 200,000 people and back again.

Morning grey ☁️ VS afternoon sunshine☀️. Had a great few days at @airtattoo.bsky.social 2025. Looking forward to #RIAT2026.

UK based battery-powered 🛫 A to B 🛬 flight. Flying into RAF Fairford for RIAT25. 👇 A first of many, a look into the future.

😍 I love seeing the lineup for #RIAT #AirTatoo 2025.

Half of families in temporary accommodation have been trapped there for more than six months. Today we're at the Senedd, handing in our open letter - which has been signed by more than 1,000 people - calling on the First Minister to prioritise tackling the housing emergency.

It's worth keeping in mind that every day those in the blue light services put themselves at risk to keep others safe.

We had members from each of the political parties with seats in the Senedd stop to talk about ending the housing emergency in #Wales #Cyrmu.

Can't wait for #RIAT. It is going to be such an interesting mix of aircraft both on the ground and in the air.

We're so excited to join the parade at #PrideCymru today, celebrating and promoting #LGBTQ+ #equality and #diversity. We're marching with our friends from @taipawb.bsky.social. Visit our LGBTQ+ aware page for advice, help and support: bit.ly/4bgb9p8 #PrideCymru2025 #PrideMonth

Without knowing the details of Ceredigion Council IT systems. I am left scratch my head. Is putting uncertainty on so many households and running the risk that some vulnerable people could slip through the net really worth it? Is there no other way than to close the list and make people reapply?