The beaches are open, and people are having a wonderful time.

On the podcast: @piercepenniless.bsky.social, @richardhywelking.bsky.social, Rory Scothorne and Andy Beckett consider what the collapse of old party loyalties and the rise of nationalist politics means In the wake of last week’s devolved and local elections: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

‘The party’s long run in Wales has allowed it to avoid the introspection of defeat. Instead, it has constructed a set of folk memories of past achievements by which to define itself.’ @richardhywelking.bsky.social on Labour in Wales. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

In just 2,000 words, @richardhywelking.bsky.social has produced a masterful guide through the last 27 years of Labour in Wales. Essential reading before next Thursday when the Labour century may come to an end www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

‘During the extended periods when the UK has been under Conservative rule, Welsh Labour has made much of its political integrity and electoral success. Such one-party dominance is rare in democracies and is now coming to an end.’ @richardhywelking.bsky.social: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

Lib Dems, Plaid, Greens and Labour currently all claiming they alone can beat Reform in my new constituency. This Senedd election is currently an exercise in magical thinking.

I wrote about the end of the Welsh Labour Century for @lrb.co.uk www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

I wrote about the end of the Welsh Labour Century for @lrb.co.uk www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

New from me, a hopeful essay: my experience visiting the Repair Cafe El Barrio in East Harlem, NYC. This is how we'll win over the oligarchs: by getting together and helping each other. buttondown.com/creativegood...

You grave but reckless senators

I made a documentary about The Kitchen, New Music and SoHo during the 1970s. People I spoke with include Steve Reich, Sharon Zukin, George Lewis, Thurston Moore & Robyn Farrell. It's the Sunday Feature this weekend on Radio 3 - 7.15pm and on BBC Sounds thereafter: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

I made a documentary about The Kitchen, New Music and SoHo during the 1970s. People I spoke with include Steve Reich, Sharon Zukin, George Lewis, Thurston Moore & Robyn Farrell. It's the Sunday Feature this weekend on Radio 3 - 7.15pm and on BBC Sounds thereafter: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Oh yeah nice one kid hook that hope for humanity right into my veins