Reposted by Carmen SmithPlaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 03/05/2026People across Wales are feeling let down by Labour. Plaid Cymru has the new energy and new ideas needed to take Wales forward. With just 4 days to go, and for new leadership for Wales, vote Plaid Cymru on 7 May 🏴 14525
Carmen Smith @carmensmith.bsky.social · 27/11/2025I recently sat down with Politics Home, as part of their Women in Westminster series, to discuss my political journey From how it all started for me as a working-class girl from Ynys Môn, my experience of entering the House of Lords & what drives my work today www.politicshome.com/members/arti...politicshome.comWomen in Westminster: In Conversation with Baroness Smith of LlanfaesAs the youngest ever life peer, Carmen, The Baroness Smith of Llanfaes, brings a different eye to legislation that passes through Parliament’s uppe... 074
Reposted by Carmen SmithPlaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 25/11/2025🤍 Every woman has a right to feel safe, equal and respected. Ending violence against women and girls is an issue that we must address collectively as a society. 12610
Reposted by Carmen SmithPlaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 21/10/2025🚨 The #Caerphilly by-election is a straight fight between Plaid Cymru and Reform. Every vote counts. Vote for a local champion who’ll always stand up for his community - not a party that divides it. 🗳️ On Thursday, vote Lindsay Whittle - Plaid Cymru to keep Reform out. 03013
Reposted by Carmen SmithShelter Cymru @sheltercymru.bsky.social · 14/10/20251/2 We were delighted to hear Plaid Cymru's commitment to the right to adequate housing during leader Rhun ap Iorwerth's speech at their conference. Homes are the foundations of our lives. Thank you to everyone who came to our stall to discuss ending the housing emergency in Wales. 165
Reposted by Carmen SmithSuzy Lamplugh Trust @suzylamplughtrust.bsky.social · 13/10/2025Noticed behaviour that's made someone feel uncomfortable or scared? Attend our free bystander training to learn how to intervene and offer support. Sessions run every week for 30-minutes 👉 www.suzylamplugh.org/Pages/Events... 056
Reposted by Carmen SmithPlaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 10/10/2025🚨 BREAKING: A Plaid Cymru government will deliver 20 hours a week of free childcare for every child aged 9 months to 4 years. Putting money back in families’ pockets, tackling child poverty and giving every child the best start in life 💚 22311
Reposted by Carmen SmithClaire's Campaign Cymru @clairescampaign.bsky.social · 23/09/2025📢 The most recent gynaecological cancer waiting time figures (July) show a worrying drop in early-stage diagnoses, now just 32.4%, down from 47% in June. Early diagnosis and timely treatment save lives. This backwards step is not acceptable. 121
Reposted by Carmen SmithNationCymru @nation.cymru · 19/09/2025Assisted dying services should be available in Welsh, a Plaid Cymru peer has saidnation.cymruAssisted dying services should be available in Welsh, Plaid peer saysAssisted dying services should be available in Welsh, a Plaid Cymru peer has said. Baroness Smith Llanfaes said it was important for those discussing the service with their doctor to be able to speak ... 1186
Reposted by Carmen SmithHumanists UK @humanists.uk · 19/09/2025'This Bill legislates for people with a terminal illness and diagnoses, with six months left to live. Thankfully, there aren't many of us that face those circumstances.' Baroness Smith shares the words of Claire O'Shea, who died this year of terminal cancer. She was first misdiagnosed with IBS. 193
Carmen Smith @carmensmith.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Labour’s plan to remove inactive peers is welcome, but the second chamber will still be undemocratic. I’ve long called for scrapping the unelected House of Lords and replacing it with an elected second chamber that truly represents the people. 99920
Reposted by Carmen SmithLlinos Medi AS/MP @llinosmedi.bsky.social · 21/08/2025First it was the nationalisation of steel in Scunthorpe, now it’s Yorkshire. But where was the urgency of this Labour UK Government when thousands of jobs were on the line in Port Talbot? Yet another example of Wales being treated unfairly. Our steel communities deserve more.theguardian.comGovernment takes control of UK’s third-largest steelworks after collapse into administrationCourt ends Sanjeev Gupta’s control of Speciality Steel UK’s operations in South Yorkshire as ministers seek to save 1,450 jobs 53221
Reposted by Carmen SmithLlinos Medi AS/MP @llinosmedi.bsky.social · 24/07/2025Pob cyngor yn cefnogi. Every Welsh council agrees. Mae’n amser i San Steffan wrando. Time for Westminster to listen. Datganolwch Ystâd y Goron. Devolve the Crown Estate. 🏴🏴🏴 nation.cymru/news/bill-to...nation.cymruBill to devolve Crown Estate to Wales passes report stage in House of Lords without oppositionEmily Price A Bill that would transfer responsibility for the Crown Estate in Wales to the Welsh Government has passed the report stage in the House of Lords without opposition and is now set for its ... 02512
Carmen Smith @carmensmith.bsky.social · 03/07/2025The worst result of last night… The House of Lords voting in favour of a “wrecking amendment” that will allow current hereditary peers to continue as members & vote on new laws. This defeats the whole purpose of the Hereditary Peers Bill. Let the Ping Pong 🏓 commence… 130
Carmen Smith @carmensmith.bsky.social · 02/07/2025Made the case for an elected house again this evening. 84 voted in favour and 263 voted against. Unsurprising result as unelected politicians voted on it… Time for the people to have their say! ✊ Here is how everyone voted: votes.parliament.uk/votes/lords/... 🗳️votes.parliament.ukHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill - Lords' votes in Parliament - UK ParliamentHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill 010
Reposted by Carmen SmithUCL Constitution Unit @conunitucl.bsky.social · 01/07/2025NEW BLOG: 10 reasons why the hereditary peers bill should be amended to constrain Prime Ministerial patronage and the size of the House of Lords Ahead of the hereditary peers bill's report stage starting in the Lords tomorrow, our Director, Meg Russell, sets out why peers should amend the bill.constitution-unit.com10 reasons why the hereditary peers bill should be amended to constrain Prime Ministerial patronage and the size of the House of LordsThe government’s House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill reaches its report stage in the chamber this week – presenting a serious moment for possible amendments. Meg Russell argues that peers should… 15332
Reposted by Carmen SmithCoSRH - College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare @cosrh.org · 19/06/2025The @appgsrh.bsky.social have urged the NPCC to withdraw new police guidance on pregnancy loss, which they say risks fuelling criminalisation around reproductive health. The letter was supported by 45+ MPs & Peers and was sent ahead of the vote to decriminalise abortion. www.fsrh.org//Public/News...fsrh.orgAPPG on SRH Officers Call for the Withdrawal of Police Guidance on Pregnancy Loss InvestigationsMPs and Peers have signed a letter to the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) calling for the urgent withdrawal of its new Practice Advice on Child Death Investigation. 041
Reposted by Carmen SmithAPPG on Sexual & Reproductive Health @appgsrh.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Yesterday our Officers @rupahuq.bsky.social, Baroness Barker, @mayaellismp.bsky.social, Baroness Sugg and 42 other Parliamentarians wrote to the Chief Constable to share their serious concerns with the recently released Guidance on Child Death Investigation. You can read it below 👇 133
Reposted by Carmen SmithPlaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 07/05/2025The Israeli Government has blocked all aid shipments to Gaza for the past two months, creating a humanitarian catastrophe across the region. @benlake.bsky.social made the case for the UK to airdrop humanitarian aid to help the thousands of Gazans who are being starved before our eyes. 712653
Carmen Smith @carmensmith.bsky.social · 07/05/2025Following Welsh Labour’s shocking poll result yesterday, I thought I’d do them a favour and help them out… by asking which of the First Minister’s asks they are actually going to carry out! Look at the response, it is clear that this isn’t working for Wales 🏴 0118
Reposted by Carmen SmithPlaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 01/05/2025"It is high time we distance ourselves from an old undemocratic system and build a new one that works for the majority, not just the few. After a year in the House of Lords, I am more determined than ever to campaign for change." ✍️ - @carmensmith.bsky.socialbbc.co.ukTŷ'r Arglwyddi: 'Dim chwarae teg i Gymru'Carmen Smith sy'n rhannu ei phrofiad o'r ail siambr a pham ei bod hi'n angerddol dros ei ddiwygio. 2216
Reposted by Carmen SmithPlaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 01/05/2025"Mae'n hen bryd i ni bellhau oddi wrth hen system annemocrataidd ac adeiladu un newydd sy'n gweithio i'r mwyafrif, nid i'r ychydig rai yn unig. Ar ôl treulio blwyddyn yn Nhŷ'r Arglwyddi, rydw i'n fwy penderfynol nag erioed i ymgyrchu dros newid." ✍️ - @carmensmith.bsky.socialbbc.co.ukTŷ'r Arglwyddi: 'Dim chwarae teg i Gymru'Carmen Smith sy'n rhannu ei phrofiad o'r ail siambr a pham ei bod hi'n angerddol dros ei ddiwygio. 0104
Reposted by Carmen SmithSuzy Lamplugh Trust @suzylamplughtrust.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Delighted to be working with Baroness Smith on our amendments to the Employment Rights Bill🙌 If the government wants to deliver on its promise to halve violence against women and girls, it's imperative that there's a duty on employers to prevent gender-based violence at work. 042
Reposted by Carmen SmithLiz Saville Roberts AS / MP @lsrplaid.bsky.social · 31/03/2025We need to understand what impact the Chancellor’s brutal welfare cuts will have on people and communities in Wales. I've written to the Secretary of State urging her to publish her response to the First Minister. Two Labour governments shouldn't shield each other from scrutiny. 32411
Reposted by Carmen SmithPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 01/04/2025DWP figures show two in five single parents are living in poverty. Children in single parent families face a 43% poverty rate. Disability benefit cuts will plunge 50,000 more children into poverty. Govt won't end the two child benefit cap. Poverty is a political choice.bigissue.comDWP figures show two in five single parents are living in povertyBenefits policies sever the link between a family's needs and their support. 7213125
Reposted by Carmen SmithLiz Saville Roberts AS / MP @lsrplaid.bsky.social · 22/03/2025We must stop Reform UK from becoming the largest party in the Senedd in 2026. They would sell off the NHS, strip away workers’ rights, and take power away from Wales. Only Plaid Cymru has the energy to stop them and deliver new leadership 🏴bbc.co.ukReform UK could win next Welsh election, senior Plaid MP saysLiz Saville Roberts warns party members that Nigel Farage could win the next Senedd election in 2026. 16021
Reposted by Carmen SmithMerched Plaid @merchedplaid.bsky.social · 18/03/2025Thinking about standing for @plaidcymru.bsky.social ? Join us for a session with ElectHer at the Plaid Cymru conference. 10.10am Friday 21 March. // Meddwl am sefyll dros y Blaid? Ymunwch â ni am sesiwn gyda ElectHer yng nghynhadledd Plaid Cymru. 10.10am dydd Gwener 21 Mawrth. 084
Reposted by Carmen SmithPlaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 18/03/2025From cutting winter fuel payments for vulnerable pensioners and refusing to scrap the two-child cap to lift children out of poverty, to now cutting £5bn of welfare support for disabled people... Tory-style austerity is here to stay under Labour. 03320
Carmen Smith @carmensmith.bsky.social · 14/03/2025“While Labour continues to put party before country, Plaid Cymru has proven time and again that we are the only party that stands up for Wales, both in the Senedd and in Westminster.” @lsrplaid.bsky.socialpolitics.co.ukDeflection tactics won’t salvage Labour’s reputation in WalesWe are now eight months into this UK Labour government in Westminster. So let’s ask ourselves, what has changed? Keir Starmer and his government have certainly made headlines, but all too often for th... 0135
Reposted by Carmen SmithLiz Saville Roberts AS / MP @lsrplaid.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Cutting support for disabled people during a time of economic hardship isn’t fair, sustainable or defensible. Labour is following the Tory playbook of scapegoating the most vulnerable instead of creating a fairer tax system.bbc.co.ukKeir Starmer says benefit system unfair and indefensible - BBC NewsSome Labour MPs urge ministers to tackle the "crisis of economic inactivity", while others oppose cuts. 55619
Carmen Smith @carmensmith.bsky.social · 12/03/2025I’m delighted to be named on the 2025 Women in Westminster: The 100 list! With so many inspiring women in Westminster it’s truly an honour to be included. What a fantastic way to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women to Westminster and beyond. #WiW100 1133
Reposted by Carmen SmithHenry Dyer @direthoughts.com · 09/03/2025And I have a piece with @anlugonz.bsky.social and gfx team looking at the House of Lords in charts: the historical membership, age, gender, educational background, and the effects of proposed reforms under a subheading I am very proud of, 'Lords Labour's lost'. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comAge, gender, education: the House of Lords in chartsLabour is trying to remove hereditary peers but plans for an age limit appears in doubt and the Lords still lacks diversity 163
Reposted by Carmen SmithElectoral Reform Society @electoralreform.bsky.social · 10/03/2025While some peers have been trying to delay their own demise, others are making the principled stand that their own jobs shouldn't exist.theguardian.comAs the youngest peer in the House of Lords, I have a bold plan for this place. Abolish it – me included | Carmen SmithI came here a year ago because Plaid Cymru seeks to protect Welsh interests. But I think Labour should keep its vow and scrap this chamber, writes Baroness Smith of Llanfaes 195
Reposted by Carmen SmithThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 07/03/2025As the youngest peer in the House of Lords, I have a bold plan for this place. Abolish it – me included | Carmen Smiththeguardian.comAs the youngest peer in the House of Lords, I have a bold plan for this place. Abolish it – me included | Carmen SmithI came here a year ago because Plaid Cymru seeks to protect Welsh interests. But I think Labour should keep its vow and scrap this chamber, writes Baroness Smith of Llanfaes 1019229
Reposted by Carmen SmithPlaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 07/03/2025“I came here a year ago because Plaid Cymru seeks to protect Welsh interests. But I think Labour should keep its vow and scrap this chamber.” @carmensmith.bsky.social writes in The Guardian about holding Labour to account and pushing for democracy from within.theguardian.comAs the youngest peer in the House of Lords, I have a bold plan for this place. Abolish it – me included | Carmen SmithI came here a year ago because Plaid Cymru seeks to protect Welsh interests. But I think Labour should keep its vow and scrap this chamber, writes Baroness Smith of Llanfaes 1196
Reposted by Carmen SmithCentenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · 06/03/2025More pictures from the conversations at the networking session of the Inspiring Future Leaders event 121
Reposted by Carmen SmithAlex Freeman @alexandrafreeman.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Yesterday was the first time a vote was called on proposed legislation I had put my name to (with @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social and @carmensmith.bsky.social): better regulation of period products. 112
Reposted by Carmen SmithEuropean Movement Women @emwomen.bsky.social · 06/03/2025EM Women launch #1 in tandem with @yem1.bsky.social YEM Women is tomorrow! Join us online at 6-7:45pm with speakers: 🎤 @carmensmith.bsky.social 🎤 @drsarahyde.bsky.social 🎤 @francesscott.bsky.social Chair: Founder & EM Board member, YEM President @ceciliaeve.bsky.socialfrancesscott.bsky.socialfrancesscott.bsky.social 12111
Carmen Smith @carmensmith.bsky.social · 27/02/2025Less jobs for people across Wales & less opportunities/choice for those wanting to study 📚 I asked the UK Minister for Skills how Wales would formally be included in her announced review of HE funding 011
Reposted by Carmen SmithNatalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Thanks Carmen! Delighted to have briefing supporting it from Women's Environmental Network, @hazardscamp.bsky.social, @citytosea.bsky.social @bsacandjac.bsky.social @soilassocscot.bsky.social @ukyouthfornature.bsky.social, The Rivers Trust, Fidra, Savitri, MCS Aware, and many more 0167
Carmen Smith @carmensmith.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Proud to be sponsoring an amendment today by @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social on introducing safety regs on period products. Currently there is no requirement for companies to tell you about the health risks of chemicals that are often found in period products. bills.parliament.uk/bills/3752/s...bills.parliament.ukAmendment 26 to Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] to Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] - Parliamentary Bills - UK ParliamentBaroness Bennett of Manor Castle's amendment After Clause 2 (26) to Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL], proposed during Report stage 020
Reposted by Carmen SmithPlaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Labour MPs tonight rejected Plaid Cymru's calls for control over the Crown Estate to be given to Wales. Scotland already has the powers. Only Plaid Cymru stands up for Wales.bbc.co.ukCrown Estate: UK Government rejects calls for Welsh devolutionThe Treasury minister tells MPs that devolving the estates would make 510351
Reposted by Carmen SmithPlaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 17/02/2025Ask your MP to sign Plaid Cymru’s amendment and support our efforts on Monday 24 February to give Wales power over its natural resources. Let’s ensure that the people of Wales benefit from the wealth created in our communities, not the UK Treasury. 👇👇👇partyof.walesUrge your MP to support Wales’ right to control natural resources 54522
Reposted by Carmen SmithEuropean Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 14/02/2025The government needs to do more. A youth mobility scheme would be an easy solution to a wide range of problems facing young people. 26325
Carmen Smith @carmensmith.bsky.social · 14/02/2025Young People across the UK are losing out on opportunities to study and work in 27 countries. We hear a lot about a “Reset” of the UK/EU relationship, but haven’t seen any action. The UK Government can (and should) be more proactive on this & submit their own youth mobility proposal to the EU 🇪🇺 64725
Reposted by Carmen SmithPlaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 10/02/2025End wealth extraction from Wales. Invest Crown Estate profits back into our communities. Rhaid dod ag echdynnu cyfoeth o Gymru i ben. Dylid buddsoddi elw Ystâd y Goron yn ôl yn ein cymunedau. @carmensmith.bsky.social 15716
Reposted by Carmen SmithPlaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 07/02/2025Labour say they’re fighting for Wales - but in Westminster, they just BLOCKED #CrownEstate devolution 🔒🏴 Scotland has control over its resources. Why not #Wales? Plaid Cymru will always fight to put power in the hands of Welsh communities 💪🌊 13723
Reposted by Carmen SmithRhun ap Iorwerth @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social · 07/02/2025Teyrnged gan Arweinydd Plaid Cymru, Rhun ap Iorwerth, er cof am Dafydd Elis-Thomas 0228
Reposted by Carmen SmithPlaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 06/02/2025🏴 @llinosmedi.bsky.social has tabled an amendment to devolve the #CrownEstate to #Wales. That would mean more money for services in Wales. Will Labour support us? 👀 25218
Reposted by Carmen SmithPlaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 01/02/2025✊ Your community deserves a strong voice. Could that be YOU? Stand for Plaid Cymru and help shape a better future for Wales 🏴 Take the first step today 👉 partyof.wales/stand 01611