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Leanne Wood

@leannewood.bsky.social
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Inspired by nature, ideas & the power of people & their communities. Co-Executive Director - Ynni Cymunedol Cymru / Community Energy Wales. Recovering politician. Loves books, painting/art, walking, cold water dipping, family, friends, cakes & gardening

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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
“racism and sexism are at the heart and root of the far right movement. Don’t be fooled by the “few bad apples” line. They’ve got an orchard full.” leannecymru.substack.com/p/an-orchard...
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An orchard full of bad apples
Reform UK has said "there is no room for racism" in response to an ITV investigation councillors and candidates using racist, violent and sexist language.
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The First Minister on community wealth building substack.com/@leannecymru...
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Yes. When he trumped!
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
In 1936, "Buzz" Windrip runs a US presidential election campaign promising each citizen $5,000 per year. He wins the election, and of course, the money is never paid. See also Trump. It’s a bribe. Is he acting out this novel?
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
“It’s likely that we wouldn’t have had a gender clinic in Wales without Plaid Cymru…” substack.com/@leannecymru...
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Heddiw / today - at the Between the Trees festival at 1pm.
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
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For “Gwynedd” read “the valleys”
I’ve been reading this excellent report that was commissioned by Gwynedd Maldwyn Plaid Cymru MS & now minister for Housing, Local Government & Planning, Sian Gwenllian MS.
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
I’ve been reading this excellent report that was commissioned by Plaid Cymru’s Sian Gwenllian MS. It’s authored by Prof Karel Williams of Manchester University and his team at FERL (Foundational Economy Research Ltd), on the small business & social enterprises in Gwynedd. Article in comments.
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
This is an important thread regarding those disputed claims about Jason Arday’s marathon achievements. The evidence has clearly been ignored.
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Genuinely shocked and disturbed by the way in which some people are commenting about this over on Facebook. What has happened to empathy & recognition of the impact of bullying? What kind of society are we becoming? How can we learn from this and make it stop? m.facebook.com/story.php?st...
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Bin for the win.
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Effi o Blaenau open.substack.com/pub/leannecy...
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Effi o Blaenau
This film is making its way around independent cinemas throughout the country.
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Heddiw / today - Tonypandy
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
There are events taking place in Tonypandy & around next weekend to commemorate those who stood up to the fascists 90 years ago. A plaque is going to be revealed. All anti facists (that should have course mean everyone) is welcome / croeso to come & join us. open.substack.com/pub/leannecy...
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Remembering the Rhondda anti fascists - the Battle of De Winton Fields
You will have heard of the Battle of Cable Street, where Oswald Mosely’s British Union of Facists (BUF) were stopped from marching down a street with numerous Jewish businesses and homes.
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Eva Montemaggi @evamontemaggi.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Wales has a strong tradition of communitarianism that has been taken for granted and not really built upon. Time to return to it as @leannewood.bsky.social & Beth Winter have been doing. Best protection from extremism.
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
“I would like to see Plaid Cymru start recruiting now to put forward a slate of Westminster candidates who recognise the risks that come with a Reform victory and who have the skills to put the case for a sustainable alternative” open.substack.com/pub/leannecy...
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Independence - the Shield
The next Westminster election is the next opportunity to defend Wales from the far-right
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Ah Louise, yes indeed. So many who have given a lifetime of support have contributed, but missed this moment. Your uncle was a special man.
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
35 years ago at the Welsh Office
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
60% of the new Plaid Cymru Members of the Senedd are women. 🥰
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Gruff Rhys, “I’m sure most have decided how to vote already. If you are in doubt what to do and like me intent on keeping the bigoted far right…I urge you to vote tactically by voting Plaid Cymru.” Man don’t give a [one] nation.cymru/culture/wels...
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Latest poll. 🤞
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
How have the political parties responded in their manifestos to the Community Energy Wales manifesto? We take a look. communityenergy.wales/news/communi...
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
There is still a need to think tactically. open.substack.com/pub/leannecy...
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Tactics Under a PR Election
There can only be one ‘largest party’ after Thursday’s election.
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
RefUK insist they aren’t racist and aren’t part of a wider far right movement. Yet here we are. Here is an England 2025 mayoral RefUK candidate.
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
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Aberafan Sunshine Chats
I can’t remember when I had such a good time canvassing.
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
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Why I Oppose The Far Right
If I say I am opposing the far right, that’s exactly what I mean.
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Latest on Substack
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Plaid Cymru / Labour Coalition Ruled Out
Labour’s social media campaign in Wales is dire.
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Afan Ogwr Rhondda Plaid Cymru out in Porth.
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
In my latest piece on substack, I take a look at Plaid Cymru’s proposals on ownership & community wealth building. substack.com/@leannecymru...
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Nation Building Through Community Wealth
This is the second piece looking at Plaid Cymru’s manifesto.
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
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Democracy in the Plaid Cymru manifesto
The Plaid Cymru manifesto was published today.
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
I’ve started up on Substack, to discuss matters pertinent to the Senedd election in May & stopping the far right. You can subscribe here: open.substack.com/pub/leannecy...
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Leanne Wood | Substack
Recovering politician, Cymru. Click to read Leanne Wood on Substack. Launched a day ago.
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
I’m starting to come around to seeing some of the benefits of having a monarchy. Aren’t they great for tourism?
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Solidarity to everyone marching in London today against the far-right and their division, and for united communities. A special shout out to everyone there from the valleys. Be loud for us! We stand together. Ymlaen!
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
So, the claims of “family voting” in the Gorton & Denton by-election were fake news. I wonder in whose interests it was for this lie to circulate? 🤔 And I wonder why so many supposedly serious news outlets carried the story. (You’re not helping, guys!) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Latest poll for the Senedd. www.itv.com/news/wales/2...
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Heddiw - Pontypridd. Cynhadledd - Ynni Cymunedol y Cymoedd Today we are going to be talking & celebrating all things community energy in the valleys. Community ownership projects have great potential to bring people together. Subscribe to our network here: communityenergy.wales/rhanni
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Sioned Williams AS/MS @sionedplaid.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Good to discuss Plaid Cymru’s vision of hope and the need to stand together against division ywith Leanne Wood, Zack Polanski and many others at yesterday’s launch of Together Cymru. Great also to have the company of Plaid Cymru candidates and sisters Sarah Rees and Zaynub Akbar.
Sioned Williams MS standing behind a table speaking into a mic. Sat alongside her listening are Zack Polanski, Sumayya Ahmed, Leanne Wood and Anthony Slaughter. There are posters along the front of the table which read “Love is Back”, “March for love for unity for hope Together.” Sioned Williams MS standing with, Leanne Wood holding posters which read “Hope is Back”, “March for love for unity for hope Together.” Sioned Williams MS sitting behind a table speaking into a mic.Sioned Williams MS standing inside a meeting room smiling with Leanne Wood, Sarah Rees and Zaynub Akbar.
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Huge energy at the launch of the Together Alliance in Caerdydd. Always good to work with @sionedplaid.bsky.social & @anthonyslaughter.bsky.social & it was good to see @zackpolanski.bsky.social again. Buses from Cardiff to the London rally on 28 March: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cardiff-co...
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Yfory / tomorrow Caerdydd Stand together for all in our communities, against division, bullying & hate. Last few remaining tickets here: linktr.ee/TogetherCymr...
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Ben Ferguson and Leanne Wood, Co-executive Directors of Community Energy Wales, who have also signed the open letter said: “Power can only be put into people’s hands with ownership… “Ownership is control and the key to unlocking energy fairness.” nation.cymru/news/new-ini...
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New initiative launched to build a 'better and fairer Cymru'
More than 200 organisations working in Wales have signed an open letter calling on all political parties to set out clear, credible plans to improve lives, protect nature, and build a fairer future. U...
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
It’s time for matriarchy.
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
A lot of people say AI isn't very good for the world and its outputs are routinely unreliable, but these haters fail to see how it's revolutionizing how we incinerate schoolchildren.
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
The fourth & final speech in the Community Energy Wales leaders series is on Friday 6th March with the deputy leader of the Labour Party, Huw Irranca Davies, in Maerdy with the Arts Factory. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/areithiau-... More info here: communityenergy.wales/news/leaders...
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Manchester channelling Caerffili energy 💚💚
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
The third speech in the Community Energy Wales series is on Thursday 26th February with the leader of the Liberal Democrats in Cwm Gors, with Awel Aman Tawe. Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/areithiau-... More info here: communityenergy.wales/news/leaders...
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
The prediction powers of @privateeyenews.bsky.social
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Leanne Wood @leannewood.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Bydd ein hail araith yn ein cyfres ddydd Mercher 18fed Chwefror gyda Rhun ap Iorwerth, arweinydd Plaid Cymru ym Methesda. Tocynnau yma: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/areithiau-... Gydag Ynni Ogwen Cyf a Ynni Cymunedol Cymru Mwy: ynnicymunedol.cymru/newyddion/le...
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