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Kev Moss @kevmoss.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

A lovely evening of hope - just what i needed. @markjhooper.bsky.social leading the way with a vision of a better Wales. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 diolch

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Reform UK don’t like to pay for anything… Incredible conversation kicking off between former candidates and vendors to the party. Even this statement by an app developer: www.thecafeapp.com/pressstatement

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Talking Wales @talking.wales · 16/07/2025

Today the Senedd Culture Committee discuss public interest journalism in Wales based on the briefing paper we submitted. You can view the session online and read the paper we authored here. Scheduled for after 11am business.senedd.wales/ieListDocume...

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Agenda for Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 09.30 | Senedd

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William Thomson @williameconomist.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

"In both Scotland and Wales, independence is a social movement, and by becoming independent, both movements aim to create a more prosperous, fair, and just society." www.thenational.scot/politics/252...

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These key economic truths show how independent Scotland and Wales can succeed

THE Scottish and Welsh independence movements have lots of things in common ...

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Broadcasting Scotland @broadcastingscotland.scot · 08/06/2025

If you missed this week's #FullScottish with Brian Liddy, @paulmclennanmsp.bsky.social and @markjhooper.bsky.social discussing the week's Scottish and international news, including #Ukraine, #Gaza, Trump, Hamilton, and UK spending, it is on catch-up now www.broadcastingscotland.scot/full-scottis...

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Full Scottish - 08/06/2025 - Broadcasting Scotland

On this week's Full Scottish, Brian Liddy, Paul McLennan MSP and Mark Hooper discuss the weeks top Scottish and international news.

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Bylines Cymru @bylines.cymru · 06/06/2025

Strategies for savvy voters: tactical voting and the 2026 Senedd election Wales is redesigning its democracy – new rules, new map, new maths – in 2026 tactical voting could shape the future like never before ✍️ Simon Hobson

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Strategies for savvy voters: tactical voting and the 2026 Senedd election

Wales is redesigning its democracy – new rules, new map, new maths – in 2026 tactical voting could shape the future like never before

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Broadcasting Scotland @broadcastingscotland.scot · 08/06/2025

Tune in at 12:00 midday for the #FullScottish with Brian Liddy, @paulmclennanmsp.bsky.social and @markjhooper.bsky.social discussing the week's Scottish and international news, including #Ukraine, #Gaza, Trump/Musk, Hamilton, UK Spending and housing. www.broadcastingscotland.scot/full-scottis...

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Full Scottish - 08/06/2025 - Broadcasting Scotland

On this week's Full Scottish, Brian Liddy, Paul McLennan MSP and Mark Hooper discuss the weeks top Scottish and international news.

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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru @ynnicymunedol.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

"Pobl ynni cymunedol ydym ni – pobl sy’n credu mewn dod ynghyd i oresgyn heriau, ymdrechu’n dorfol, gweithredu’n gadarnhaol ac yng nghwmni pobl eraill." Ein Swyddog Marchnata Hyrwyddo @dyfan.bsky.social sy'n trafod ysbryd ynni cymunedol a'n cynhadledd ni eleni. ynnicymunedol.cymru/newyddion/ei...

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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru @ynnicymunedol.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

"Whatever your level of interest in community energy, it was clear conference was the place to be last year, and I know the same can be said for this year too." @markjhooper.bsky.social reflects on CEW's Conference and joining the team. communityenergy.wales/news/i-liked...

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“I liked CEW’s Conference so much, I joined the organisation!”

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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru @ynnicymunedol.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

A diddordeb mewn ynni cymunedol? Eisiau dysgu mwy? Beth am ddod i gynhadledd Ynni Cymunedol Cymru. Dyma @cymraussie.bsky.social yn trafod pam ei fod e mor hoff o ddod. Tocynnau a rhaglen: ynnicymunedol.cymru/about-us/con...

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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru @ynnicymunedol.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

💡 CYFLE SWYDD 💡 Mae gennym ddau gyfle swydd newydd yma yn Ynni Cymunedol Cymru: - Swyddog Datblygu Masnachol ac Asedau - Swyddog Ymgysylltu Cymunedol Am ddisgrifiad swydd a chyfarwyddiadau ymgeisio, cysylltwch â gwenno@ynnicymunedol.cymru Dyddiad cau am hanner dydd ar 30 o Fai 2025.

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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru @ynnicymunedol.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

💡 WE ARE HIRING 💡 We have two new job opportunities here at Community Energy Wales: - Commercial & Asset Development Officer - Community Engagement Officer For a job description & application instructions, contact gwenno@ynnicymunedol.cymru Closing date midday on the 30th of May 2025.

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Mark Hooper @markjhooper.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

The UK Labour Government has just pushed 50,000 more children across the UK into poverty. Deliberately. And in full knowledge of the impact.

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Siôn Jobbins @sionjobbins.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Indy Rally in Barry! Speakers @markjhooper.bsky.social & @kieramarshall.bsky.social discuss @yes.cymru independence rally on 26 April. 🎧 Listen on your usual podcast apps 📺 Watch on the YesCymru YouTube channel youtu.be/UyK32CnyNvA?...

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Indy Rally in Barry - Mark Hooper and Kiera Marshall

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Will Hayward - Wales Journo @willhaycardiff.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Last month I did a little experiment. I wanted to see how the exact same post would perform on both X (Twitter) and Bluesky. The results were...interesting... [Thread]

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Melin Drafod @melindrafod.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Mark Hooper yng Nghynadledd Melin Drafod yn ystyried sut i ymateb i’r perygl i ddemocratiaeth @markjhooper.bsky.social at the Melin Drafod Conference considers how to respond to the threats to democracy

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Mark Hooper @markjhooper.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Today I announced my intention to seek Plaid's lead nomination for Pen-Y-Bont Bro Morgannwg. youtu.be/mJKxeb7owqE?...

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MARK HOOPER LAUNCHES SENEDD BID

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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 26/02/2025

Plaid Cymru’s economy and energy spokesperson Luke Fletcher is facing a tough selection battle for the right to head the party’s list of candidates in the new “super-constituency” of Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg at the Senedd election next year ✍️ Martin Shipton

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Prominent councillor challenges Plaid Cymru's economy spokesman for right to top Senedd election list

Mark Hooper Plaid Cymru’s economy and energy spokesperson Luke Fletcher is facing a tough selection battle for the right to head the party’s list of candidates in the new “super-constituency” of Pen-y...

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Huw Marshall 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @huwmarshall.substack.com · 25/02/2025

A third of Welsh kids live in poverty and Starmer still thinks Britannia rules the waves...

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David Deans @deansofcardiff.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Former Reform UK Wales and UKIP Wales leader Nathan Gill has been charged with bribery. In court on Monday www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Nathan Gill: Former Reform UK Wales leader charged with bribery

The ex-MEP and former UKIP Wales leader is to appear in court on Monday on charges of bribery.

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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

🚨 The so-called 'partnership in power' between the Welsh and UK Labour Governments is a sham! 🚨 Today’s budget proves that #Labour does not match #PlaidCymru’s ambition for #Wales ❌ Wales deserves better – and Plaid Cymru is ready to deliver 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

iPhone 'notes app' style graphic with the text:
Labour’s budget does not meet
Plaid Cymru’s ambition for Wales!
❌ No HS2 cash
❌ No fair funding formula
❌ No control over our natural resources

*Imagine* what difference all of these could make! Instead...

😬 Local authorities are being asked to do more with less
🚑 Our NHS is in crisis - waiting lists still sky high and staff at breaking point

We need a government that won’t rest until our nation gets the fair treatment it deserves – and that is Plaid Cymru’s promise to the people of Wales."

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

In this week's column, I explore what I see as a very real prospect of systemic collapse, caused by Trump's actions, and suggest we start preparing. I try to explain how complex systems fail, and suggest some of the failure paths we could be on. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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There are many ways Trump could trigger a global collapse. Here’s how to survive if that happens | George Monbiot

It could be wildfires, a pandemic or a financial crisis. The super-rich will flee to their bunkers – the rest of us will have to fend for ourselves, writes columnist George Monbiot

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Mark Hooper @markjhooper.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

@enalloyd.bsky.social can I send you a DM, Ena? Needs enabling your side.

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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru @ynnicymunedol.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Who do we want in control of our energy? We say - the people! Nothing about future energy policy is guaranteed. Today, Reform shared their plans to dismantle green energy. 🧵

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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru @ynnicymunedol.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Pwy ydyn ni eisiau'n rheoli ein hynni? Ein galwad ni: Y BOBL! Gall polisi ynni newid ar unrhyw adeg. Heddiw, fe wnaeth Reform gyhoeddi eu cynlluniau i ddinistrio ynni gwyrdd. 🧵

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Welsh Bollocks @welshbollocks.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

It's difficult to say with hand on heart that Wales has ever been great. Perennial under achiever, runt of the UK litter, sending stuff over the border and all over the world with little return. It's time we made Wales great, stood on our own 2 feet and build a better future for all our citizens.

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Mark Hooper @markjhooper.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Good discussion today at @melindrafod.bsky.social Big Democracy Summit on tackling the Far Right in Wales ahead of #Senedd26

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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru @ynnicymunedol.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

⚡️TICKETS ON SALE⚡️ Join Community Energy Wales for our annual conference on 10 and 11 June at the Centre for Alternative Technology in Machynlleth, looking Beyond Net Zero to discuss the long-term vision for community energy in Wales. communityenergy.wales/about-us/con...

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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru @ynnicymunedol.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

⚡️TOCYNNAU AR WERTH⚡️ Ymunwch ag Ynni Cymunedol Cymru yn ein cynhadledd flynyddol ar 10 ac 11 o Fehefin yng Nghanolfan y Dechnoleg Amgen ym Machynlleth, ble byddwn yn edrych y Tu Hwnt i Sero Net i drafod y weledigaeth hirdymor i’n cymunedau yng Nghymru. ynnicymunedol.cymru/about-us/con...

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Cynhadledd Ynni Cymunedol

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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru @ynnicymunedol.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Mae pobl Cymru’n barod i fod yn rhan o ddyfodol ynni gwell. "Mwyafrif o Gymry'n Cefnogi Ynni Cymunedol" ynnicymunedol.cymru/newyddion/ma...

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Mwyafrif o Gymry'n Cefnogi Ynni Cymunedol

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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru @ynnicymunedol.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

The people of Wales are ready to play a role in creating a better energy future. "Majority of Wales Supports Community Energy". communityenergy.wales/news/majorit...

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Majority of Wales Supports Community Energy

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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 17/01/2025

A former council leader has been criticised after it emerged that he used a publicly funded Mayor’s car to travel to two Welsh Labour events commemorating the party’s 100 years as the biggest political force in Wales ✍️Martin Shipton

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Council leader travelled at public expense to Labour centenary event

Martin Shipton A former council leader has been criticised after it emerged that he used a publicly funded Mayor’s car to travel to two Welsh Labour events commemorating the party’s 100 years as the…

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Mark Hooper @markjhooper.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Residents of Swansea West must be so proud. Local boy made good, and all that.

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Sioned Williams AS/MS @sionedplaid.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Horrendous that Welsh Refugee Council staff have been smeared and endangered by this deliberate, shameful spreading of misinformation. www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Welsh Refugee Council staff 'harassed' after Musk shares X post

Staff at the charity say some colleagues have had death threats after Musk shared the post on X.

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Mark Hooper @markjhooper.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Great from @robinmcalpine.bsky.social via @commonweal.bsky.social I'd 're-ask' some of his 're-asks' again, notably that economic growth is needed to fund services. But park that, for now What is true; the key to change IS to ask different, better questions commonweal.scot/change-the-s...

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Mark Hooper @markjhooper.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Wonder who will win this one??

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Mark Hooper @markjhooper.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

How many 'game-changers' can a Country take?

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Mark Hooper @markjhooper.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

These City Deals, the brainchild of George Osbourne, are well overdue some scrutiny.

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Dyfan Lewis @dyfan.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Diolchgar iawn i Huw am fynegi rhywbeth dw i wedi ei deimlo ers tipyn ynghylch posibiliadau ynni cymunedol i newid cymdeithas yn sylweddol ac er da.

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The Cooperative Economy @cooperatives.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Italy is a world leader in social cooperatives that care for the disabled and elderly. It's people-centered and locally owned. It really should be adopted as a standard model. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_...

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Social cooperative - Wikipedia

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Marxteg 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @aled.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Nadolig llawen from Llynfi Valley Amateur Dramatic Society, here's to our return to Maesteg Town Hall in 2025 🍻

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Mark Hooper @markjhooper.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Fascism on our doorstep Our government to respond puts a child sex trafficker's friend as US ambassador to a mysognist, racist US President, AND elevates failed sycophants to the House of Lords. That'll work...

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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru @ynnicymunedol.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

"Being part of such projects enhances the experience of being part of a community." Read Dr Edward Jones' response to our State of the Sector Report below. @bangoruniversity.bsky.social communityenergy.wales/news/fosteri...

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Fostering a stronger sense of community through local energy projects

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Community Energy Wales | Ynni Cymunedol Cymru @ynnicymunedol.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

"Mae bod yn rhan o brosiectau tebyg yn gwella’r profiad o fod yn rhan o gymuned." Darllenwch ymateb Dr Edward Jones @prifysgolbangor.bsky.social i'n hadroddiad ar gyflwr y sector: ynnicymunedol.cymru/newyddion/fo...

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Mark Hooper @markjhooper.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Imagine the impact of Musk in Wales - he'd expect those he funded into office to do as he says. He will own Reform's policy agenda. Whatever Reform say about the Welsh NHS doesn't matter; Musk isn't a fan & will defund & privatise it. Without doubt. www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Musk flexes influence over Congress in shutdown drama

Musk and Trump quickly derailed a stopgap spending bill, showing their power before the president-elect even takes office.

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