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Jonathan T Clark

@jonathantclark.bsky.social
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A former Plaid Candidate for Casnewydd Islwyn for 7th of May 2026 and a wannabe archaeologist / historian, dog-Walker and long time supporter of Newport County AFC ( 78/79 ) and The Dragons ( since the start )

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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 22h
This is a scandal, and Wales is still paying the price.
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🚆 £14 billion promised. But just 1% of Network Rail spending across England and #Wales is currently going towards Welsh rail. We've waited long enough. The upcoming UK Budget must turn that promise into action for Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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Jonathan T Clark @jonathantclark.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Wales has the ambition 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 We need the powers and resources to match it. Here are four things Plaid Cymru is demanding from Burnham 👇
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Jonathan T Clark @jonathantclark.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🚆 £14 billion promised. But just 1% of Network Rail spending across England and #Wales is currently going towards Welsh rail. We've waited long enough. The upcoming UK Budget must turn that promise into action for Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The timetable is live! 📅 Join us in Llandudno on 2–3 October for Plaid Cymru's Annual Conference, our first conference since our historic election victory in May. Find out more 👉 partyof.wales/conference Register 👉 plaid.cymru/cynhadledd_flynyddol_2026?lang=en
Photo of Rhun ap Iorwerth MS walking along the coast in Llandudno, with "Plaid Cymru's Annual Conference - Llandudno, 2-3 October"
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Plaid Cymru’s childcare offer will be the most generous in the UK, it will support children out of poverty and help grow Wales’ economy - yet Labour object. Plaid Cymru is taking action on the priorities of the people of Wales, and always standing up for Wales.
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The Plaid Cymru Welsh Government has set out a new ambition for a modern, thriving, ambitious and confident nation ✊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Ni'n troi'r camau gweithredu cynnar i ganlyniadau parhaol 👇
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We said we’d do it. Now it’s starting. 🏊 Plaid Cymru is rolling out free swimming lessons to primary school children across #Wales. From water confidence and swimming skills to self-rescue, these lessons will keep children safe in and around water while supporting their health and wellbeing ❤️
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Jonathan T Clark @jonathantclark.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Plaid Cymru is cutting taxes for businesses! ✂️ Small and medium leisure and hospitality businesses will see a permanent 30% cut - building on the support already available for retail businesses - to breathe new life into our high streets 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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Jonathan T Clark @jonathantclark.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Today, the Plaid Cymru Welsh Government sets out a new ambition for a modern, thriving, ambitious and confident nation ✊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 This is how early action will be turned into lasting results 👇
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Jonathan T Clark @jonathantclark.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🕊️ Today is #InternationalDayOfPeace Across the globe in Palestine, Ukraine, Iran, Sudan, Yemen and a elsewhere - the need for peace, justice and safety is greater than ever. Plaid Cymru will always stand for peace, justice and fairness - at home and across the world 🤍
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Liz Saville Roberts AS / MP @lsrplaid.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
29 years ago Wales voted for greater control over its own future - but devolution is a journey, not a destination. Wales needs more powers so that our nation is equipped with the tools to build a better future. Mae'r dasg o weithio dros ddyfodol gwell i'n cymunedau yn parhau.
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Jonathan T Clark @jonathantclark.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
🚨 Plaid Cymru leading in Wales! Only Plaid Cymru will stand up for Wales in Westminster 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Help us win by joining today 👉 plaid.cymru/ymuno
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Jonathan T Clark @jonathantclark.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
It's time for a fair deal from Westminster for Wales🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Proper funding for Welsh rail. A funding system that reflects our communities' needs. Protection for our public services. Only Plaid Cymru will never stop standing up for Wales ✊
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Forest Archaic Collective @forestcollectiv.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
#HillfortsWednesday with a beautiful evening last week at Caer Euni, Gwynedd 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 A little further south, see more from our adventures around the centre of Wales in the new episode >>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-Pk...
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Today we remember #OwainGlyndŵr, who fought for a Wales that could govern itself 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 More than 600 years later, that ambition lives on. Plaid Cymru will always stand up for #Wales to have the voice, powers and resources we need to shape our own future ✊
Owain Glyndŵr on horseback and "Owain Glyndwr Day" in bold white text.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
New NATO Without America just dropped.
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EU to Call for European Security Council in New Defense Strategy
The European Union will propose creating a new security architecture with like-minded allies to confront growing defense threats amid doubts about US President Donald Trump’s commitments toward the No...
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Jonathan T Clark @jonathantclark.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Plaid Cymru is breathing new life into Wales' high streets by supporting small businesses. We're giving your favourite pub, cafe, or restaurant a 30% cut in their business rates, to give them the breathing space they need to thrive.
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Today, Plaid Cymru, The SNP and Sinn Féin are coming together to reaffirm our commitment to work together in the shared interests of our people 🤝
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 13/09/2026
Burnham must understand Wales is ‘not a region in England’, says first minister
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Burnham must understand Wales is ‘not a region in England’, says first minister
Rhun ap Iorwerth, the first non-Labour Senedd leader, questions Westminster’s willingness to relinquish powers Andy Burnham has to be serious about devolution and understand that Wales is a nation and “not a region in England”, according to the country’s first minister. Rhun ap Iorwerth, who is the first non-Labour leader of the Senedd since devolution, told the Guardian that while he was encouraged by initial discussions with the new UK prime minister, he was wary about Burnham being captured by a consensus Westminster view against relinquishing further powers. Continue reading...
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🚨 If Scotland, Northern Ireland and some parts of England have powers over policing - why can't Wales? Wales already funds more than half of Welsh policing, and 3 independent commissions have recommended devolving powers. It's time for Wales to control Welsh policing 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Clean, cheap energy - owned by Wales to benefit Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Mae Plaid Cymru yn cynnig cwmni ynni glân newydd i greu swyddi, gostwng biliau a buddsoddi yn ein cymunedau 💪
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Wales has some of the best renewable energy resources in Europe, but profits flow outwards whilst we struggle with rising costs 📈 Plaid Cymru is proposing a new clean energy company - owned by Wales, to benefit Wales. Creating jobs, growth and lowering bills 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿💪
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Devolving policing would bring services already run in Wales together to help keep our communities safer. By having a Plaid Cymru Government, we're already moving the dial and getting Westminster to listen. We’re ready to work with the Prime Minister and his Government to deliver for Wales.
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
In opposition, Plaid Cymru secured Free School Meals for every primary pupil ✊ Now in government, we're extending them to secondary school pupils who need it most 💚 Plaid Cymru is supporting learners and families across Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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Liz Saville Roberts AS / MP @lsrplaid.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The people of Wales gave Plaid Cymru a mandate to move our nation forward and secure the powers our communities need to thrive. Andy Burnham has placed devolution at the heart of his agenda - we stand ready to work with him to ensure that his warm words are turned into action.
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Andy Burnham has put devolution at the heart of his agenda. Plaid Cymru is calling on him to give Wales powers over policing, rail and the Crown Estate so that our communities can prosper. But is he already backtracking on his openness to devolution to Wales? 👀
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Standing up for Wales? Always. ✅ From our natural resources to policing - Plaid Cymru will always demand fairness for our communities and powers to improve lives across Wales. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
🚨 Health shouldn't just be about treating illness - but helping prevent it in the first place. Plaid Cymru is investing in prevention and earlier intervention, whilst also investing £145m into our NHS to cut waiting times and build a health service fit for the future 💪
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
In just 100 days, Plaid Cymru has acted with urgency to start delivering lasting change. But this is just the beginning. ✊ Ond megis dechrau mae’r gwaith - a nawr rydym yn bwrw ati i sicrhau’r newid ystyrlon pleidleisiodd bobl Cymru amdano. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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Liz Saville Roberts AS / MP @lsrplaid.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Wales elected a Plaid Cymru Government for a more prosperous future and a stronger Welsh voice. If Andy Burnham is serious about problem-solving over point-scoring, he should work with Plaid Cymru to turn the mandate for more powers into lasting progress for our nation.
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100 days in power: how Plaid Cymru changed the Welsh political landscape
One hundred days is not a long time in government. It is, however, enough time to test old assumptions.
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 On 7 May, Wales voted for a new direction - for a government that believes in Wales, puts its people first, and stands up for our country. After years of Labour letting Wales settle for less, Plaid Cymru is putting that right. Here’s what we’ve delivered in our first 100 days in government:
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
In the first 💯 days of a Plaid Cymru government, we have: ✅ expanded childcare ✅ invested in teachers ✅ improved transport links But this is just the beginning. We're putting the foundations in place now to deliver meaningful change over the next 4 years 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
In just 100 days, the Plaid Cymru Government has expanded childcare, supported families and stood up for Wales at every opportunity. But this is only the beginning. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿💚 Dyma ran 1 o Brif Weinidog Cymru yn ateb 🔟 cwestiwn i nodi 💯 diwrnod cyntaf llywodraeth Plaid Cymru 👇
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Decisions about Wales should be made in Wales! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 From our natural resources to our transport - Plaid Cymru is fighting to put Wales in control of its own future ✊
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
www.gov.wales/flood-hit-mi...
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Flood-hit Milford Haven residents to help shape new national flooding support network | GOV.WALES
Flood-hit residents in Milford Haven are helping shape the next step in Wales’ national response to flooding, as the Welsh Government strengthens support for communities before, during and after flood...
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
🌧️ As our climate changes, the risk of flooding increases. Plaid Cymru is putting communities at the heart of #Wales' approach to flood resilience - making sure their experiences shape how we prepare, respond and recover from future flood events 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Do you want to make a difference in your community? Here’s your chance. Visit Plaid Cymru’s website for all the information you’ll need on becoming a candidate for the 2027 local elections. www.partyof.wales/stand
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Plaid Cymru is taking action to build a greener, more resilient #Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales' first ever Climate and Nature Action Plan will tackle climate change and nature loss together - protecting the systems we depend on and creating a better future for our communities. 💚
Outline of Wales against a blue sky with clouds above a green field, featuring text "Wales' first Climate and Nature Action Plan" in yellow.
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Congratulations to everyone receiving their GCSE results today! And another big thank you to the incredible teachers, staff, parents and carers who provide such valuable support ❤️ Whatever your results, there's a path forward for everyone. We wish you the very best!
Group of smiling students celebrating their GCSE results outside a school building with "Congratulations to all GCSE students! We wish you the best on your next chapter."
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Liz Saville Roberts AS / MP @lsrplaid.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Reform’s ex-Welsh leader Nathan Gill was jailed for taking pro-Russian bribes 9 months ago. Now, Reform branches are openly siding with Putin. Rewarding such aggression is no route to peace. Plaid Cymru will continue to stand with Ukraine against Russia’s imperialist actions.
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Plaid Cymru: connecting communities and making it easier to travel between north and south 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Taith Cymru, launching on 25 October, is a brand new coach service which will run between Bangor and Carmarthen. Get your tickets from 6 October 👉 tfw.wales/taithcymru
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maxmoran.bsky.social @maxmoran.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
A very dry Castell Bach Iron Age hill fort above Llanrhystud, Ceredigion yesterday. #HillfortsWednesday #LandscapePhotography
An Iron Age hill fort in a dry west Wales landscape on a cloudy August day
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Young people deserve a seat at the table where decisions are made. So, if you care about your community and want to see it thrive, then this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Stand as a Plaid Cymru candidate in the 2027 local elections!
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Nigel Farage regained his seat after a tough campaign against... a bin. A waste of everyone’s time, effort and money – all to run away from scrutiny. The investigation into Farage’s finances will now resume and only when that’s concluded will we get full transparency.
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
This summer is set to be the hottest on record 🥵 Wales must be prepared. This is why our Plaid Cymru Government are taking bold action to support our farmers, communities and emergency services.
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
As part of our wider rollout - Plaid Cymru has already ensured that every council will offer 12.5 hours of free childcare for all 2 year olds in Wales, in this financial year. In months, we’re going further and faster than Labour ever did.
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🚨 REMINDER: Wales is still owed over £5 billion for HS2 alone! Plaid Cymru will never stop fighting for what Wales is owed 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Plaid Cymru will always fight for what is best for Wales. From the Crown Estate to the HS2 Billions - we will always demand fairness from Westminster.
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Llongyfarchiadau i dîm Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏅👏 We’re so proud of each and every single athlete who represented tîm Cymru in the Commonwealth games in Glasgow. Diolch i’r holl athletwyr am gwneud ein cenedl mor browd, ac am ysbrydoli’r genhedlaeth nesaf. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿💫
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