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Carolyn Thomas

@carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social
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Member of the Senedd for North Wales (2021-2026). Flintshire County Councillor (2008-2021)

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Mykomment @mykomment.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Hey up. Mold Flintshire Cfi , if thee be still about @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social 🌞
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Dale Vince @dalevince.com · 29/07/2026
This article overlooks some basic big picture facts - renewable energy is a forever fuel, our transition to it is a great investment. We get forever jobs from it and we also get energy security from it - there is none in fossil fuels - our North Sea will be empty of oil and gas in ten years.
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Esheru @esherukweku.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Leaving the ECHR, will weaken protections for all in society. That’s the end goal. Then they will usher in freeports, SEZ’s, data centres, zero hours contracts, no employment protections, state surveillance. All in the name of protecting us. When we already have protections…
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James Ball @jamesrball.com · 14/05/2026
Welfare spending (which includes pensions) was, in fact, higher than income tax receipts throughout the entirety of Kemi Badenoch's ministerial career.
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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
If you live in the Clwyd constituency, please consider voting for me and @welsh-labour.bsky.social today. I'm in contention for the sixth & final seat and I would love to carry on the work I've started fighting for a fairer, more equal Wales that we can all be proud of. #CarolynThomasForClwyd 🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
🌻🏴 Tomorrow is polling day! From the Dee Valley to the Clwydian Range, Rhyl to Llangollen - it’s been a privilege to represent our communities. I’m 2nd on the list and in contention for the final seat. It could come down to a handful of votes. Please vote Carolyn Thomas for Clwyd 🗳️🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #WelshLabour
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Redsamo @redsamo.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Is it only me thinking 'the Straits of Hormuz were open before Trump's war and now he says his aim is to reopen them????' What nonesense and what a senseless loss of life. p.s. Farage and Reform supports this crazy war.
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Welsh Labour @welsh-labour.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
The next chapter for Wales starts with your vote. Vote Welsh Labour on Thursday.
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Jenny Rathbone @jennyrathbone.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Go Carolyn. Such an effective MS as Chair of Petitions Committee
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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
I pushed for councils to have more control of highway funding - so they could fix local roads faster. Since that change, 170,000 potholes have been repaired across Wales in the last year. This work must continue after Thursday's election! #WelshLabour 🌹
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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 04/05/2026
The existence of a party which threatens the existence of Welsh democracy isn’t new. Indeed, many of Reform’s members supported the ill-fated Abolish party last time out & Mark Reckless, Reform candidate in Caerdydd Penarth, ran for Abolish✍️Ben Wildsmith
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The System’s Down
Ben Wildsmith Unless all of the polling companies are out by a distance, Thursday’s election will bring a Plaid Cymru government, either in combination with other parties or in minority. Even at this…
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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
It's been great to be out across Clwyd over the last few weeks as part of the Senedd election campaign. Our home is a wonderful part of the world - it's vital we protect it for future generations. I'm second on the #WelshLabour list for the Clwyd seat in the election on Thursday the 7th of May 🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
The Conservatives underfunded our NHS along with other public services from 2010, resilience was stretched, working conditions and wages suffered, then COVID hit. Waiting lists went to a 6 year high. Now they are falling because of a return in investment.
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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Beautiful hedgerows at this time of year
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Welsh Labour @welsh-labour.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Reform and Tories: same ideas, same manifesto, same recycled politicians.
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Welsh Labour @welsh-labour.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Welsh Labour is creating good-quality jobs that help with the cost of living. That’s fairness you can feel.
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Randahl Fink @randahl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Out of 38 OECD countries, the US provides the worst healthcare for its people. This time it killed Eric Tenant, 58, who needed cancer treatment, but instead of the US providing it, his healthcare insurer denied it as "unnecessary" four times — and then he died. moneywise.com/insurance/he...
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West Virginia dad dies after insurer denied his $50,000 cancer treatment 4 times — 93% of patients face the same delays
The vast majority of patients who require prior authorization from their insurer face delays, which can result in permanent disability or even death.
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Rhun ap Iorwerth, Plaid Cymru, "I watched the clip of Nigel Farage saying that he doesn't believe in paying for the NHS through general taxation, that means privatisation" Dan Thomas, Reform UK, "But not in Wales" #BBCQT + Clip of Farage saying he doesn't want the NHS funded through taxation
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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
An Asian hornet's nest was found in Caergwrle, Flintshire, North Wales. It is a predator of our native bee and could significantly impact our honey bees, biodiversity and farming. Please report if you see one.
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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Yesterday marked my final day as a Member of the Senedd for North Wales. From working as a postie to serving as the first and only Welsh Labour MS for the region - it has been an incredible honour and privilege.
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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Opening May, the new orthopaedic hub at Llandudno will streamline procedures and create a better working and care environment with modern design and new technology. There are 2 theatres, specialising in care, away from general hospitals, reducing the chance of surgeries being postponed.
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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 29/03/2026
Wales has established itself as a leader in animal welfare. But caring about animals must mean more than having laws written on paper. It must also mean properly enforcing those laws. Under our strained system, this is far from guaranteed ✍️ Mike Hedges MS
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Wales must confront its animal welfare enforcement problem
Mike Hedges – MS for Swansea East Wales is often proud of its reputation as a nation that cares about animals. Our countryside, our farming heritage, and our communities are deeply connected to the an...
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Taith @taithwales.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Isle of Anglesey 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 With Taith funding, Year 12 learners from Ysgol St Davids School partnered with Hiroshima Global Academy in Japan. Students explored mythology through game design, visited peace memorial sites and assistive tech centres, building confidence, skills and lasting global friendships.
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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 22/03/2026
The benefits of the Hynet carbon capture pipeline being built in Flintshire and Cheshire have been challenged by Senedd member Carolyn Thomas
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Senedd member raises questions over carbon capture project
Alec Doyle, Local Democracy Reporter The benefits of the Hynet carbon capture pipeline being built in Flintshire and Cheshire have been challenged by Senedd member Carolyn Thomas. But three major firm...
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Alec Doyle - LDR @alecdoyle-ldr.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Hynet Carbon Capture project faces questions from North Wales Senedd member. www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2595500... #Flintshire #Hynet #carboncapture #WelshGovernment #LDReporter
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Senedd member raises questions over Hynet Carbon Capture project
Industrial giants have defended Hynet Carbon Capture project in Flintshire after Carolyn Thomas MS raised concerns over its safety and effectiveness.
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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Delighted that Wales has become the first UK nation to ban greyhound racing. A huge tribute to the charities, campaigners and activists behind #CutTheChase coalition. Greyhound racing will now be phased out by 2030, ending a practice that caused suffering for the benefit of the gambling industry.
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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 17/03/2026
Award-winning Naturalist, Wildlife TV Presenter, Writer & Conservationist Iolo Williams has released a video calling on the Senedd to ban greyhound racing
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Iolo Williams shows support for the ban on greyhound racing in Wales
Amelia Jones Award-winning Naturalist, Wildlife TV Presenter, Writer & Conservationist Iolo Williams has released a video calling on the Senedd to ban greyhound racing. His appeal comes as Members of ...
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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
A resident recently told me they used the new NHS Dental Access Portal after 10+ years without an NHS dentist - and had an appointment within 2 weeks. If you haven’t seen an NHS dentist for 4 years+ and aren’t registered, you can sign up here: dhcw.nhs.wales/product-dire... Please share, it works.
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Welsh Labour @welsh-labour.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
No young person should miss out on opportunity because they can’t afford to stay in school or college. That’s why Welsh Labour is expanding the Education Maintenance Allowance - helping more young people get the support they need to keep learning.
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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
'Profit put before public service at Royal Mail', MS says | @leaderlive.bsky.social “Royal Mail workers have spoken out about letters piling up in depots while pressure is placed on staff to prioritise parcels." www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2590783...
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Wrexham Royal Mail delay issues continue as 'profit being put before public service'
CONCERNS over Royal Mail deliveries being delayed are ongoing in the Wrexham area.
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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Great to see more supermarkets using doors on their fridges and promoting how they can help us tackle climate change by reducing carbon emissions. These were spotted in Farmfoods in Mold, Flintshire 🚜👨🏻‍🌾@foecymrucydd.bsky.social
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Welsh Labour @welsh-labour.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
A new chapter for Wales starts now 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 This is about fairness you can feel - in your pay, your bills, your NHS and your community. Real investment. Real opportunity. The best part of Wales’ story is still to come.
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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
📮📯| North Wales politician says privatisation has “wrecked” Royal Mail as bosses summoned to Parliament | @deeside.bsky.social "“Privatisation has brought with it increased prices, a worsening service, and overworked, demoralised staff.” www.deeside.com/north-wales-...
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North Wales politician says privatisation has “wrecked” Royal Mail as bosses summoned to Parliament
Royal Mail executives must face real consequences when they appear before MPs over letter delivery failures, North Wales MS Carolyn Thomas has said. Thomas, a Welsh Labour regional member who worked a...
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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Last week, I used my First Minister's Question to highlight vital investment in North Wales' healthcare: 🚑 £33m redevelopment of Royal Alex Hospital in Rhyl 🏥 New minor injuries unit 🪥 New dental suites 🩻 Expanded radiology services 👢 New reablement facilities + 🦵🏻 £30m orthopaedic hub in Llandudno
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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 02/03/2026
Royal Mail must be held accountable for persistent delivery failures, a former postal worker turned Senedd member has said, as executives are summoned to Parliament to answer questions over delays
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Royal Mail must answer for letter delays, says former postal worker Carolyn Thomas MS
Royal Mail must be held accountable for persistent delivery failures, a former postal worker turned Senedd member has said, as executives are summoned to Parliament to answer questions over delays. No...
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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
News that Royal Mail bosses are being hauled before Parliament is long overdue. When I raised poor letter delivery in the Senedd, Royal Mail asked me to “dob in” a branch - when clearly the problem is widespread. As a former postal worker, it is heartbreaking to see the damage of privatisation.
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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
I'm thrilled that the £33m redevelopment of the Royal Alex Hospital in Rhyl has been confirmed. It will bring with it a new minor injuries unit, reablement facilities to take pressure off A&E, new dental suites, and expanded radiology services. Great news for the region! 🏥🩻
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biometlab @biometlab.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Restored Peatlands Could Become Carbon Sinks Within Decades eos.org/articles/res...
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Restored Peatlands Could Become Carbon Sinks Within Decades - Eos
That’s much faster than what most scientists thought.
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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Really pleased that Deeside Industrial Park will be having a railway station. I remember being told a few years ago there are 400 businesses, 9000 jobs that they were struggling to fill.
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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
The story of carbon capture (CCS) is one of huge expense and failure. It is promoted relentlessly by the fossil fuel lobby who see it as a lifeline for continued extraction (and pollution). There are serious environmental concerns. Please sign the petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
It's #HeartUnionsWeek. My unions have always stood up for me, and I hear stories on a weekly basis of workers' being protected because of the work and campaigning of their union. If you aren't in a union, please consider joining one: tuc.org.uk/join-a-union
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Wales Environment Link @waleslink.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
We're grateful to the valuable work from the members of the CPG, @mickantoniw.bsky.social, @carolynthomasms.bsky.social, @delythjewell.bsky.social, @janedodds.bsky.social & Janet Finch-Saunders. It's a truly cross party problem - no one wants litter - and the solutions are set out in the booklet.
This is a beach, strewn with pebbles and rocks, with patches of sand in between. Behind it is the sea, in front a patch of grassland. An old metal sign has been degraded by the salty air, but still clearly says 'Keep Wales Tidy - Take your litter HOME'. A more modern anti-litter sign, this one with Cardiff Council's logo in Heath Park. It says: 'Why are you tossing litter around here? - I'm lazy / I don't care about this community / I think other people should pay to clean up after me'. 'Don't be a TOSSER - you brought your rubbish here, please take it home with you'.
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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 29/01/2026
Millions of families will receive the £150 Warm Home Discount every winter for the rest of the decade, the UK Government has announced
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Warm Home Discount to be extended for rest of decade
Millions of families will receive the £150 Warm Home Discount every winter for the rest of the decade, the UK Government has announced. The move comes amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, driven by...
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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
New proposals to reform the veterinary sector are welcome, and much needed. I'll be pushing for the reforms to go further by ending the corporate takeover of vets and returning the sector to one which prioritises animal welfare, not private profit. www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
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UK veterinary sector reforms planned to tackle high costs of pet care
Proposals would require clearer pricing and transparency as CMA finds fees have risen at nearly twice rate of inflation
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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 29/01/2026
Recycling has increased again as Wales continues its journey towards being a zero-waste nation
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New stats show another increase in recycling in Wales
Recycling has increased again as Wales continues its journey towards being a zero-waste nation. Local authority municipal waste figures released today, Thursday 29 January, show the recycling rate has...
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