Over the next month, Plaid Cymru members across the new Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd constituency will be selecting candidates for next year's Senedd election. I'm thrilled to announce that I have put my name forward for selection.

I think the display by Trump and Vance in the Oval just proves that they are Putin's assets. And much like Putin, they have severely underestimated Zelensky.

To everyone across Neath and Swansea East.

Both @SwanseaCouncil and Neath Port Talbot Council have called for devolution of the estate. This money generated in Wales should be retained and spent for the benefit of the people of Wales. We hope that the remaining 14 local authorities will soon join the growing call for fairness.

A motion calling for Crown Estate assets in Wales to be devolved, as they have been in Scotland, has been backed unanimously by councillors in Neath Port Talbot

457 days since October 7th. 457 days of hostages in Gaza. 457 of relentless and brutal bombing. 457 days of suffering and death. We need a deal that delivers a ceasefire, a release of the hostages, humanitarian aid, and a renewed push towards a two state solution. We need it today.

Sensational poll puts Plaid Cymru ahead of all other parties in Wales in voting intention for the next Senedd election. Do you want to be part of the movement for change in Wales? Become part of Plaid Neath and Swansea East supporters network - for free - here; www.plaidneath.wales/join

Today's poll is a historic turning point for Wales. As Labour continue to let down our communities, Plaid Cymru can lead the way with a fresh, positive made-in-Wales agenda for government. Let's unite behind a hopeful and forward-looking vision for Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

The calm before the storm.

Looking for a good place in the house to put this beautiful festive Neath General Market scene! Remember to Love Your Local Market this Christmas and vote for Neath Market in the Britain's Favourite Market award by the National Association of British Markets. nabma.com/MyFavouriteM...

😠 100,000 extra pensioners in poverty. Families forced to choose between heating and eating. Labour’s #WinterFuelPayment cuts are cruel and avoidable. 📢 Reverse the cuts! (And sign our petition if you agree - www.partyof.wales/winter ✍️) #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay

Bore da! Here's one of my cats. He's a shy, but really sweet boy. He loves playing with and fighting his younger brothers, and much like me...while he may be up and about this morning, he's not too sure if he's quite awake yet.

The words that Ed Miliband once used against David Cameron seem to accurately describe Starmer... "He's strong against the weak, and weak against the strong."

Statement re flooding in South Wales Central ⬇️

⚠️ Terrible to see Pontypridd hit by flooding again, nearly five years on from Storm Dennis. Homes and businesses damaged by floodwater. People cut off by road closures. With more rain to come, before Storm Bert eventually clears eastwards later. • Pics from @Neil_Harries on Twitter #StormBert

Today Plaid Cymru callee for a new Wales Bill to give our nation powers on par with Scotland. On transport, energy, funding, Wales is short-changed by Westminster. Plaid Cymru demands fairness. It's time to level the playing field.

There is absolutely no reason why this should not be the case.

Plaid Cymru is today calling for a new Wales Bill to give our nation powers on par with Scotland. Time to level the playing field.

Give Wales a fresh start with Plaid Cymru. Gadewch i ni sicrhau gwir newid i Gymru gyda Phlaid Cymru.

Always love a quick visit to Neath Abbey. Every time I go there however, I'm left feeling a little frustrated. I feel that so much more could be done with this site. It sits near an old ironworks site and a canal, but there's not even cafe or shop on site. Enormous potential. Wasted.

We exist to fight for fairness and ambition for Wales. Since we were founded in 1925, we have sought to deliver for all our communities. We in Plaid Cymru Neath and Swansea East want to invite you to join us Interested? Follow this link and sign up plaidneath.wales/join

Massive congratulations to Phil Pendry, who won in a by-election to Glynneath Town Council. He will be a hard working councillor for the people of Glynneath, working alongside a great team of @plaidcymru.bsky.social councillors.

This is Selene, one of my cats. She hasn't got much patience with other cats, and she's nervous around people she doesn't know, but she's also extremely sweet - routinely purring when we look at her, giving head bumps, and jumping on our shoulders or cwtching up with us.

Starter pack of Welsh politicians go.bsky.app/JJzbZsm

Can't fault a good Will Hayward thread!

My morning walk to work takes me through Victoria Gardens. I apologise in advance to my followers - there's going to be a lot of content from around Neath Port Talbot here, among some of the political commentary. If you're lucky, there may also be cats.

Neath Market is ready for Christmas! According to my son, it's in 41 days...

I thought I'd take a look at what it's like over here. Looking forward to seeing it grow more in coming days, weeks, and months!