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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Important calls from a number of health sector partners today for the Welsh Government to take action to address the problem of corridor care. No one should receive palliative care in a hospital corridor. People deserve dignity and comfort at the end of life.

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

No joy to be found today. No satisfaction. Just frustration and a profound sense of squandered opportunity iandunt.substack.com/p/the-traged...

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

It's such a defining example of his failure. Had he arrived in Downing Street and immediately announced it as a moral imperative it would have won over much of PLP and voter coalition.

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

So HS2 does still exist then. I'm sure Wales was told we couldn't have the money we're owed because HS2 didn't exist anymore 🤔

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Paul Brand @paulbrand.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Quite remarkable that you can mess up a landslide victory quite this badly and quite this quickly. Labour had huge potential to achieve whatever it wanted to. Instead they are going the way of the Conservatives - interminable civil war.

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Starmer still hasn't answered any question about the advice from Simon Case directly has he? It's a simple question - why was the appointment announced before vetting was complete, which went against advice. Dodging questions a very bad look.

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Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

I'm afraid it all stinks. You only had to be paying scant notice to Mandelson's decades long career, punctured with sackings, scandal and sleaze, to know that he was unfit for re-appointment to a Government position. And knowing any of it, you'd ask to see the vetting report at the very least.

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

The problem with Starmer's argument (well one of them) is that it depends on an assertion that he wouldn't have appointment Mandelson if he'd known he'd failed vetting. But he appointed him before vetting was complete.

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Almost 1 in 3 adults don't have the palliative care they need. Palliative and end of life care has to be a top priority for whoever forms the next Welsh Government. We're asking people to join our call for action by signing an open letter that we'll present to the new First Minister 👇

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Every time I see an even more unhinged post from Trump, I think nah, that must be fake. But then it turns out, it isn't. Surprised I can still be shocked. High time those with the ability to take action did so. This shit cannot continue to be normalised.

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Voters that would go to the Greens in England have gone to Plaid Cymru in Wales. Most recent polling shows that the centre left block in Wales, which is made up of a number of parties, is larger than the centre right block which is predominantly split between Tories and Reform.

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

This sounds very similar to what Labour have tried in Wales with Plaid Cymru. And the polls tell you how successful a strategy that has been. Feels like those at the top of Labour still haven't fully grasped why they've lost so many voters from their left flank.

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Absolutely wild that it seemingly took senior Labour folk this long to recognise this. Not convinced Starmer can do anything to win people back though. Personally I don't think i could ever trust him again.

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Rob Ford @robfordmancs.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Labour lost three by-elections yesterday - all to different parties mobilising disaffected voters on their liberal left flank: Greens (see below), Lib Dems and Plaid Cymru. Starmer/McSweeney strategy of marginalizing the left flank to go after socially con Reform curious continues to backfire

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Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Indeed. It's never comms and part of the problem of the last two years is that this government has all been comms, position, 'strategy' with little to no interest in policy from the key players.

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Doing the work on policy development before announcements. To avoid perfectly foreseeable issues and inevitable u-turns. And getting back to Labour values. The loss of these is a big part of why people are leaving Labour for other centre left options. And why people like me resigned our membership.

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

And i say this being unsure of whether Starmer stepping down is the right thing. He almost certainly won't (and shouldn't) lead the party into the next election. But is now the time for change in personnel? Change in approach is definitely needed. Getting the basics right would be a good start.

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

This whole Starmer has a 5 year mandate thing is bugging me. *Labour* have a 5 year mandate, on the basis of the manifesto presented at the election. A manifesto that has been stretched as it is. I really don't think it's helpful to keep playing into this idea we have a presidential system.

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Women's Budget Group @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

A Welsh budget without women? The failure to meaningfully consider women's needs and experiences completely undermines the Welsh Governments ability to budget responsibly and fairly for all, says Hannah Griffiths from @waleswbg.bsky.social Read her reflections on the Welsh Budget in our new blog

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The Welsh Government Final Budget 2026-27: A budget without women?

What does the Welsh Government budget mean for women in Wales? Our sister organisation the Welsh Women's Budget Group shares its analysis of the final budget.

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

I actually found myself hoping there would be coverage on Premier Sports. A phrase I never thought I'd utter

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Why am I getting adverts mid game ITV?! Wtaf?! As if ITV rugby coverage wasn't bad enough anyway.

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Somehow this game is even worse than I expected. And I expected it to be abysmal. What a state Welsh rugby is in. The WRU have so much to answer for 🤬

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

At Marie Curie we have set out the actions needed to transform our end of life care system in Wales. We continue to call on all political parties to commit to the action needed in their own manifestos ahead of the Senedd election. www.mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved...

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Senedd election 2026: Transforming end of life care in Wales

End of life care in Wales is at breaking point. Today, too many people don’t get the care and support they need. The next Welsh Government must act.

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Palliative care is delivered through a complex mix of generalist and specialist services. We need all parts of our health and social care system to be better equipped to respond to the needs of people living with a terminal illness. We now need consensus to translate into action.

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

There was broad consensus yesterday about the need to put a long-term sustainable funding solution in place. Which was very welcome. This work must be accompanied by action to vastly strengthen the wider palliative and end of life care system.

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Yesterday MSs debated hospices and hospice services, and the need to place the hospice sector on a sustainable funding model. Hospices deliver holistic, person centred care to those who are living with a terminal illness and those close to them. These services are highly valued.

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Didn't think my opinion of the WRU could get any lower but here we are. An absolute disgrace of a governing body who simply have zero respect for, or understanding of, Welsh rugby fans.

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

I know there are much bigger things going on in the world but can we ban politicians from saying the phrase "absolutely clear". I swear it's starting to cause me physical pain everytime I hear it

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

This post budget stuff is blowing my mind. How can so many people seemingly be opposed to lifting children out of poverty? I'm no fan of this UK Labour government, but raising revenue so you can take action to stop children going hungry is something to be proud of.

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Wales Women's Budget Group @waleswbg.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Today's Autumn Budget provided support for rising living costs and child poverty, but does it go far enough to support women? We break down today's key announcements and what they mean for women in Wales. Read our full analysis here: wwbg.org.uk/autumn-budge...

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Autumn Budget 2025: What does it mean for women in Wales? - Wales Women's Budget Group

Earlier today, Rachel Reeves presented her second Autumn Budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer. The Budget included welcome announcements to help tackle the rising cost of living such as increases in ...

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Women's Budget Group @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Join our post-budget analysis to hear from expert speakers from the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland Women’s Budget Groups as we break down the key Budget announcements — and what they could mean for women’s economic equality across the UK. Book your place: www.wbg.org.uk/event/autumn...

Autumn budget analysis and its likely impact on women across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Join us on Tuesday 9th December at 10-11.30 on zoom.

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

A sign of some much needed sense from the UK Government finally, perhaps? Shame the same caution and focus on getting things right, and quite frankly fair and proportionate, was not on show immediately after the court ruling. Which has been wilfully over interpreted by too many

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Very useful headline analysis from @waleswbg.bsky.social of today's detailed Welsh Government budget proposals. Big risks ahead without some significant effort to protect public services 👇

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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

I see quite a lot of "Reform getting 36% from a standing start is remarkable" and feel I need to point out that it the "standing start" narrative is basically a Reform talking point and needs to be treated with care. It's a consolidation of left and right, in a smart, strategic way.

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

So it would seem the best way to beat Reform, is to actually challenge Reform. On their rhetoric, their policies and their values. Who could have guessed 🤷🏼‍♀️

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

As always a a great listen, and articulates well why I've been feeling uncomfortable with the ID card announcement despite probably being broadly in favour of the principle

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Good to see general consensus from all parties that action is needed. Sincerely hope that translates into commitments in Senedd election manifestos.

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

An important debate in the Senedd yesterday courtesy of Mark Isherwood MS. Our palliative and end of life care system is at breaking point. This is not a sustainable position for our hospice services to be operating within.

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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Every election is a sort of collective entrance exam into the future. It occasionally happens that populations fail the exam. But for the US to fail essentially a resit of its 2016 exam, featuring the same questions, having studied the answers for eight years, is much rarer and pretty unforgivable.

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Why is the whole of central Cardiff currently a building site?! Honestly it's making getting around an absolute nightmare 😭

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Wales Women's Budget Group @waleswbg.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

In Wales, the gender wealth gap stands at 23% Why do men hold more wealth than women & how could a UK wealth tax help address this? Join us to unpack this issue with @fmohiuddin.bsky.social @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social in Episode 1 of our new podcast, WWBG Explains🎙️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMP8...

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WWBG Explains Ep 1 - Wealth Tax and the Gender Wealth Gap in Wales

YouTube video by Wales Women's Budget Group WWBG

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 23/08/2025

This is terrifying. 👉 Half of NGOs and charities supporting refugees have faced threats 👉 Some heads of the organisations have received “credible death threats” www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/au…

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Refugee charities install safe rooms and relocate amid rise in far-right threats

Exclusive: One NGO placed on an online hitlist had to temporarily close its office owing to harassing phone calls

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Good on the Mirror for having the bravery to strike out against this bullshit

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

I've added my name to the below this morning. If you care about the erasure of trans rights. If you're angry about it being done under the guise of feminism consider adding your name too 👇 chng.it/VswFWG9F2k

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Not in our name: Women in support of the trans+ community

Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Thank you for flagging this. I hadn't seen it. Have added my name

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

If the reporting on the forthcoming EHRC guidance following the supreme court judgement is true, it's an absolute disgrace. If the UK Labour government accept the guidance, without question, it will be proof they have completely lost their soul.

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Dorian Lynskey @dorianlynskey.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Labour lied

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Natasha Davies @daviesna2.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

So glad it's not just me. I think the lack of Wales players is factoring in for me too tbf but just cannot find a way to care whether the Lions win or not 🤷🏼‍♀️

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