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Plaid Cymru Councillor in Barry, Wales
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Talking Wales
2 months ago
Today the Senedd Culture Committee discuss public interest journalism in Wales based on the briefing paper we submitted. You can view the session online and read the paper we authored here. Scheduled for after 11am
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Agenda for Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 09.30 | Senedd
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William Thomson
4 months ago
"In both Scotland and Wales, independence is a social movement, and by becoming independent, both movements aim to create a more prosperous, fair, and just society."
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These key economic truths show how independent Scotland and Wales can succeed
THE Scottish and Welsh independence movements have lots of things in common ...
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25228247.economic-truths-show-independent-scotland-wales-can-succeed/
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Broadcasting Scotland
4 months ago
If you missed this week's
#FullScottish
with Brian Liddy,
@paulmclennanmsp.bsky.social
and
@markjhooper.bsky.social
discussing the week's Scottish and international news, including
#Ukraine
,
#Gaza
, Trump, Hamilton, and UK spending, it is on catch-up now
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/full-scottis...
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Full Scottish - 08/06/2025 - Broadcasting Scotland
On this week's Full Scottish, Brian Liddy, Paul McLennan MSP and Mark Hooper discuss the weeks top Scottish and international news.
https://www.broadcastingscotland.scot/full-scottish-08-06-2025/
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Bylines Cymru
4 months ago
Strategies for savvy voters: tactical voting and the 2026 Senedd election Wales is redesigning its democracy – new rules, new map, new maths – in 2026 tactical voting could shape the future like never before ✍️ Simon Hobson
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Strategies for savvy voters: tactical voting and the 2026 Senedd election
Wales is redesigning its democracy – new rules, new map, new maths – in 2026 tactical voting could shape the future like never before
https://bylines.cymru/politics-and-society/strategies-for-savvy-voters-tactical-voting-and-the-2026-senedd-election/
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Broadcasting Scotland
4 months ago
Tune in at 12:00 midday for the
#FullScottish
with Brian Liddy,
@paulmclennanmsp.bsky.social
and
@markjhooper.bsky.social
discussing the week's Scottish and international news, including
#Ukraine
,
#Gaza
, Trump/Musk, Hamilton, UK Spending and housing.
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/full-scottis...
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Full Scottish - 08/06/2025 - Broadcasting Scotland
On this week's Full Scottish, Brian Liddy, Paul McLennan MSP and Mark Hooper discuss the weeks top Scottish and international news.
https://www.broadcastingscotland.scot/full-scottish-08-06-2025/
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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru
4 months ago
"Pobl ynni cymunedol ydym ni – pobl sy’n credu mewn dod ynghyd i oresgyn heriau, ymdrechu’n dorfol, gweithredu’n gadarnhaol ac yng nghwmni pobl eraill." Ein Swyddog Marchnata Hyrwyddo
@dyfan.bsky.social
sy'n trafod ysbryd ynni cymunedol a'n cynhadledd ni eleni.
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Ein Cynhadledd ac Ysbryd Ynni Cymunedol
https://ynnicymunedol.cymru/newyddion/ein-cynhadledd-ac-ysbryd-ynni-cymunedol
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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru
4 months ago
"Whatever your level of interest in community energy, it was clear conference was the place to be last year, and I know the same can be said for this year too."
@markjhooper.bsky.social
reflects on CEW's Conference and joining the team.
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“I liked CEW’s Conference so much, I joined the organisation!”
https://communityenergy.wales/news/i-liked-cews-conference-so-much-i-joined-the-organisation
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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru
4 months ago
A diddordeb mewn ynni cymunedol? Eisiau dysgu mwy? Beth am ddod i gynhadledd Ynni Cymunedol Cymru. Dyma
@cymraussie.bsky.social
yn trafod pam ei fod e mor hoff o ddod. Tocynnau a rhaglen:
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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru
5 months ago
💡 CYFLE SWYDD 💡 Mae gennym ddau gyfle swydd newydd yma yn Ynni Cymunedol Cymru: - Swyddog Datblygu Masnachol ac Asedau - Swyddog Ymgysylltu Cymunedol Am ddisgrifiad swydd a chyfarwyddiadau ymgeisio, cysylltwch â
[email protected]
Dyddiad cau am hanner dydd ar 30 o Fai 2025.
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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru
5 months ago
💡 WE ARE HIRING 💡 We have two new job opportunities here at Community Energy Wales: - Commercial & Asset Development Officer - Community Engagement Officer For a job description & application instructions, contact
[email protected]
Closing date midday on the 30th of May 2025.
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The UK Labour Government has just pushed 50,000 more children across the UK into poverty. Deliberately. And in full knowledge of the impact.
6 months ago
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Siôn Jobbins
6 months ago
Indy Rally in Barry! Speakers
@markjhooper.bsky.social
&
@kieramarshall.bsky.social
discuss
@yes.cymru
independence rally on 26 April. 🎧 Listen on your usual podcast apps 📺 Watch on the YesCymru YouTube channel
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Indy Rally in Barry - Mark Hooper and Kiera Marshall
YouTube video by YesCymru
https://youtu.be/UyK32CnyNvA?si=bzivall9rmzZPxeP
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Will Hayward - Wales Journo
6 months ago
Last month I did a little experiment. I wanted to see how the exact same post would perform on both X (Twitter) and Bluesky. The results were...interesting... [Thread]
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Melin Drafod
7 months ago
Mark Hooper yng Nghynadledd Melin Drafod yn ystyried sut i ymateb i’r perygl i ddemocratiaeth
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at the Melin Drafod Conference considers how to respond to the threats to democracy
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Today I announced my intention to seek Plaid's lead nomination for Pen-Y-Bont Bro Morgannwg.
youtu.be/mJKxeb7owqE?...
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MARK HOOPER LAUNCHES SENEDD BID
YouTube video by Mark Hooper
https://youtu.be/mJKxeb7owqE?si=mHdZB0H4pLa4_ZoP
7 months ago
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NationCymru
7 months ago
Plaid Cymru’s economy and energy spokesperson Luke Fletcher is facing a tough selection battle for the right to head the party’s list of candidates in the new “super-constituency” of Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg at the Senedd election next year ✍️ Martin Shipton
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Prominent councillor challenges Plaid Cymru's economy spokesman for right to top Senedd election list
Mark Hooper Plaid Cymru’s economy and energy spokesperson Luke Fletcher is facing a tough selection battle for the right to head the party’s list of candidates in the new “super-constituency” of Pen-y...
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7 months ago
Good luck
@markjhooper.bsky.social
👍
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Huw Marshall 🏴
7 months ago
A third of Welsh kids live in poverty and Starmer still thinks Britannia rules the waves...
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David Deans
7 months ago
Former Reform UK Wales and UKIP Wales leader Nathan Gill has been charged with bribery. In court on Monday
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Nathan Gill: Former Reform UK Wales leader charged with bribery
The ex-MEP and former UKIP Wales leader is to appear in court on Monday on charges of bribery.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3ywlwlqzzo
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Plaid Cymru
7 months ago
🚨 The so-called 'partnership in power' between the Welsh and UK Labour Governments is a sham! 🚨 Today’s budget proves that
#Labour
does not match
#PlaidCymru’s
ambition for
#Wales
❌ Wales deserves better – and Plaid Cymru is ready to deliver 🏴
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George Monbiot
7 months ago
In this week's column, I explore what I see as a very real prospect of systemic collapse, caused by Trump's actions, and suggest we start preparing. I try to explain how complex systems fail, and suggest some of the failure paths we could be on.
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There are many ways Trump could trigger a global collapse. Here’s how to survive if that happens | George Monbiot
It could be wildfires, a pandemic or a financial crisis. The super-rich will flee to their bunkers – the rest of us will have to fend for ourselves, writes columnist George Monbiot
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/feb/18/donald-trump-global-collapse-wildfires-pandemic-financial-crisis
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can I send you a DM, Ena? Needs enabling your side.
7 months ago
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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru
8 months ago
Who do we want in control of our energy? We say - the people! Nothing about future energy policy is guaranteed. Today, Reform shared their plans to dismantle green energy. 🧵
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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru
8 months ago
Pwy ydyn ni eisiau'n rheoli ein hynni? Ein galwad ni: Y BOBL! Gall polisi ynni newid ar unrhyw adeg. Heddiw, fe wnaeth Reform gyhoeddi eu cynlluniau i ddinistrio ynni gwyrdd. 🧵
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Welsh Bollocks
8 months ago
It's difficult to say with hand on heart that Wales has ever been great. Perennial under achiever, runt of the UK litter, sending stuff over the border and all over the world with little return. It's time we made Wales great, stood on our own 2 feet and build a better future for all our citizens.
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Good discussion today at
@melindrafod.bsky.social
Big Democracy Summit on tackling the Far Right in Wales ahead of
#Senedd26
8 months ago
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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru
8 months ago
⚡️TICKETS ON SALE⚡️ Join Community Energy Wales for our annual conference on 10 and 11 June at the Centre for Alternative Technology in Machynlleth, looking Beyond Net Zero to discuss the long-term vision for community energy in Wales.
communityenergy.wales/about-us/con...
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https://communityenergy.wales/about-us/conference
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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru
8 months ago
⚡️TOCYNNAU AR WERTH⚡️ Ymunwch ag Ynni Cymunedol Cymru yn ein cynhadledd flynyddol ar 10 ac 11 o Fehefin yng Nghanolfan y Dechnoleg Amgen ym Machynlleth, ble byddwn yn edrych y Tu Hwnt i Sero Net i drafod y weledigaeth hirdymor i’n cymunedau yng Nghymru.
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Cynhadledd Ynni Cymunedol
Tu Hwnt i Sero Net
https://ynnicymunedol.cymru/about-us/conference
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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru
8 months ago
Mae pobl Cymru’n barod i fod yn rhan o ddyfodol ynni gwell. "Mwyafrif o Gymry'n Cefnogi Ynni Cymunedol"
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Mwyafrif o Gymry'n Cefnogi Ynni Cymunedol
https://ynnicymunedol.cymru/newyddion/majority-of-wales-supports-community-energy
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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru
8 months ago
The people of Wales are ready to play a role in creating a better energy future. "Majority of Wales Supports Community Energy".
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Majority of Wales Supports Community Energy
https://communityenergy.wales/news/majority-of-wales-supports-community-energy
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NationCymru
8 months ago
A former council leader has been criticised after it emerged that he used a publicly funded Mayor’s car to travel to two Welsh Labour events commemorating the party’s 100 years as the biggest political force in Wales ✍️Martin Shipton
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Council leader travelled at public expense to Labour centenary event
Martin Shipton A former council leader has been criticised after it emerged that he used a publicly funded Mayor’s car to travel to two Welsh Labour events commemorating the party’s 100 years as the…
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Residents of Swansea West must be so proud. Local boy made good, and all that.
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9 months ago
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Sioned Williams AS/MS
9 months ago
Horrendous that Welsh Refugee Council staff have been smeared and endangered by this deliberate, shameful spreading of misinformation.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Welsh Refugee Council staff 'harassed' after Musk shares X post
Staff at the charity say some colleagues have had death threats after Musk shared the post on X.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78xdxzyxm2o
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Great from
@robinmcalpine.bsky.social
via
@commonweal.bsky.social
I'd 're-ask' some of his 're-asks' again, notably that economic growth is needed to fund services. But park that, for now What is true; the key to change IS to ask different, better questions
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9 months ago
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#Wales #Cymru #PartyofWales #PlaidCymru #EU #USA
9 months ago
Trending
#Plaid
X 3,128 posts
www.partyof.wales/winter
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Stop Labour’s Winter Fuel Payment Cuts
Stop Labour’s Winter Fuel Payment Cuts
https://www.partyof.wales/winter
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Wonder who will win this one??
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9 months ago
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How many 'game-changers' can a Country take?
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9 months ago
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These City Deals, the brainchild of George Osbourne, are well overdue some scrutiny.
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9 months ago
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Dyfan Lewis
9 months ago
Diolchgar iawn i Huw am fynegi rhywbeth dw i wedi ei deimlo ers tipyn ynghylch posibiliadau ynni cymunedol i newid cymdeithas yn sylweddol ac er da.
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This is excellent from Huw via
@ynnicymunedol.bsky.social
communityenergy.wales/news/communi...
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Community Energy: Finding an Ideal in the Valleys
https://communityenergy.wales/news/community-energy-finding-an-ideal-in-the-valleys
9 months ago
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The Cooperative Economy
9 months ago
Italy is a world leader in social cooperatives that care for the disabled and elderly. It's people-centered and locally owned. It really should be adopted as a standard model.
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Social cooperative - Wikipedia
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Wales needs more co-operatives. An economy that works for more than just the few depends entirely on ownership.
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Rochdale's co-operative movement celebrates 180th anniversary
A new fund designed to help communities around the world recover from a range of crises, is set up.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyv48vd987o
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Marxteg
9 months ago
Nadolig llawen from Llynfi Valley Amateur Dramatic Society, here's to our return to Maesteg Town Hall in 2025 🍻
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Fascism on our doorstep Our government to respond puts a child sex trafficker's friend as US ambassador to a mysognist, racist US President, AND elevates failed sycophants to the House of Lords. That'll work...
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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru
9 months ago
"Being part of such projects enhances the experience of being part of a community." Read Dr Edward Jones' response to our State of the Sector Report below.
@bangoruniversity.bsky.social
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Fostering a stronger sense of community through local energy projects
https://communityenergy.wales/news/fostering-a-stronger-sense-of-community-through-local-energy-projects
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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru
9 months ago
"Mae bod yn rhan o brosiectau tebyg yn gwella’r profiad o fod yn rhan o gymuned." Darllenwch ymateb Dr Edward Jones
@prifysgolbangor.bsky.social
i'n hadroddiad ar gyflwr y sector:
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Fostering a stronger sense of community through local energy projects
https://ynnicymunedol.cymru/newyddion/fostering-a-stronger-sense-of-community-through-local-energy-projects
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Imagine the impact of Musk in Wales - he'd expect those he funded into office to do as he says. He will own Reform's policy agenda. Whatever Reform say about the Welsh NHS doesn't matter; Musk isn't a fan & will defund & privatise it. Without doubt.
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Musk flexes influence over Congress in shutdown drama
Musk and Trump quickly derailed a stopgap spending bill, showing their power before the president-elect even takes office.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3rqv248pxpo
9 months ago
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9 months ago
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9 months ago
Energy production for the people not the wealthy
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