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MATT DICKS

@mattydicks.bsky.social
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Arguing daily that adequate housing should be a universal right in law! #CardiffcityFC. Proud Dad. My views are my own.

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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
CIH Cymru chair @mattydicks.bsky.social kicks off a session exploring what a housing strategy might look like in Wales, explaining that such a strategy is necessary to deliver a one-system approach. #CIHTAI26
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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Matt highlighted the five key asks of the CIH Cymru manifesto, including to address the stigma associated with social housing, delivering more social and affordable homes, and enshrining the right to adequate housing into Welsh law. #CIHTAI26
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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
CIH Cymru's @cerysclark.bsky.social highlights the findings from CIH Cymru's most recent sector snapshot - including the fact that around three quarters of housing professionals feel current pressures are having an impact on their wellbeing and mental health (73% for HAs; 79% for LAs) #CIHTAI26
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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Matt also highlighted a new report published by CIH Cymru and Cardiff Metropolitan University, which finds housing professionals in Wales feel undervalued, unheard and under-resourced. Read more here ➡️ tinyurl.com/y8seydyd #CIHTAI26
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Senedd Election 2026: Hearing the Housing Professionals’ Voice
This report outlines a set of facilitators and barriers to the work of housing professionals in Wales and a set of asks for the new government.
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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
"CIH Cymru exists to speak truth to power on your behalf...We will be making the case to the next Welsh government that proper investment in you, our housing professionals, is central to ending our housing emergency" CIH Cymru national director Matt Dicks (@mattydicks.bsky.social) opens #CIHTAI26.
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Another day travelling with @gwr.com.......another day of delays.....another day of absolute rubbish!!!
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Same people who are raging about proposals to get rid of jury trials(which would be wrong) because they're "an essential part of our freedom and protection form the state" are the same people who want to take UK out of ECHR and rip up the Human Rights Act - intelelctual incongruency.
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
bias noun noun: bias; plural noun: biases 1. inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair. So if all sides think your are biased aginst them, what does that make you?
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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
In our 2025 sector snapshot survey 84 per cent of respondents said they worked in housing to make a difference and make a difference to residents and their community . Tell us why you work in housing by completing our sector snapshot survey. English: buff.ly/2sacFXo Welsh: buff.ly/L8JUpNo
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
"Let them eat Cake" abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
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Trump hosted 'Great Gatsby' Halloween party hours before SNAP funding lapsed
President Donald Trump has come under fire after he hosted a "Great Gatsby" themed Halloween party just hours before millions of Americans lost their SNAP benefits.
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
I was on BBC's Politics Wales programme yesterday discussing how the next Welsh government needs to make the supply of more homes at social rent a foundation mission of Government. You can watch the segment here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... (from 20 mins)
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Hey Donald and JD...seen this.
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Last conversations @plaidcymru.bsky.social conference. Leader @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social reiterated intention to enshrine a Right to housing in Welsh law if Plaid form next Welsh Government. It's @CIHCymru's key ask in our Plan for Housing in Wales manifesto. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.cih.org/policy/sened...
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
📣📣📣📣📣📣📣📣📣📣 In his keynote conference address @plaidcymru.bsky.social leader @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social says a future Plaid Cymru government will legislate to enshrine the right to adequate housing into Welsh law.
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Really positive conversation with Plaid Cymru's Shadow Cab Sec for Housing Sian Gwenllian around our call for a Right to Adequate Housing to be incorporated into Welsh law! Read our Plan for Housing in Wales here ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.cih.org/news/a-plan-...
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
And we're off @plaidcymru.bsky.social conference in Abertawe. Talking to Shadow Cabinet members and constituency representatives alike about our "Plan for Housing in Wales" manifesto and housing strategy. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.cih.org/news/a-plan-...
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
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A Plan for Housing in Wales — CIH Cymru launches 2026 election manifesto | Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)
CIH Cymru's manifesto outlines the priorities that members want a future Welsh government to commit to after the 2026 Senedd election.
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
In case you missed it yesterday, some of the thinking behind @CIHCymru "Plan for Housing in Wales" manifesto and housing startegy.
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It’s time to make the right to a home the law in Wales
Matthew Dicks, Director, Chartered Institute of Housing Cymru Wales goes to the polls in May next year to choose the next Welsh government, in addition 2026 will also mark the 80th anniversary of the…
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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
The Senedd election in 2026 comes against the backdrop of a deepening housing emergency in Wales, That is why our manifesto calls for housing to be a foundation mission of government to ensure everyone in Wales can access a safe, suitable and affordable home. Read more here: buff.ly/4tHatVB
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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 08/10/2025
Politicians from across the political spectrum repeatedly tell us that a good, affordable and sustainable home is a fundamental human right. Yet for tens of thousands, that right remains out of reach ✍️Matthew Dicks, CIH Cymru
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It’s time to make the right to a home the law in Wales
Matthew Dicks, Director, Chartered Institute of Housing Cymru Wales goes to the polls in May next year to choose the next Welsh government, in addition 2026 will also mark the 80th anniversary of the ...
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whqmag.bsky.social @whqmag.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
The next Welsh Government should make home a foundation mission, says @mattydicks.bsky.social of @cihcymru.bsky.social whq.org.uk/2025/10/08/t...
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Time to change the paradigm - WHQ
Wales goes to the polls in May next year to choose the next Welsh government, in addition 2026 will also mark the 80th anniversary of the passing of the National Health Service Act (1946). I am remind...
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
From the man who told us all to inject ourselves with bleach if we caught Covid! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Trump makes unproven claims linking autism to Tylenol use by pregnant women
Some studies have suggested an association between the two, but experts say there is no causal relationship.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Next time someone on the right claims all the political violence in this country is coming from the left, not the right, do please show them this. You're welcome
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rideshareotter.bsky.social @rideshareotter.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Mmmmmmm. www.theguardian.com/culture/2019...
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Farage furious over Jo Brand's 'throw battery acid not milkshake' joke
Brexit party leader calls for police action over comedian’s comments on BBC Radio 4
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666 times more than the company's median employee in 2024. Worth thinking about before you buy your next caramel spiced latte. But Trump/Farage will have you beleive that the wealth gap is due to immigration. Some are still falling for the grift!
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666x more than the company's median employee in 2024. This was the widest CEO-to-Worker pay gap in the entire S&P 500. Remember this before you order your next pumpkin spice latte.
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
So NOT the guardians of free speech that they claim to be! Maybe Farage can reference this when he appears before Congressional hearings on free speech next month!
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Clay Ranck @clayranck.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
wtf is this nonsense? He thinks he can understand kid’s “mitochondrial challenges” just by looking at them? This is an insane person.
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RFK JR: I'm looking at kids as I walk through the airports today...and I see these kids that are just overburdened with mitochondrial challenges, inflammation-you can tell from their faces, movements, and lack of social connection

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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
No matter how the next two to four years plays out we need a serious strategy to extracate ourselves from US hegemony! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Greenland: Denmark summons top US diplomat over alleged influence operation
The aim was reportedly to infiltrate Greenland's society and promote its secession from Denmark.
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Armando Iannucci @aiannucci.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
The ever-eloquent @rafaelbehr.bsky.social pointedly refusing to mince his words on what Farage has done for us. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Two-tier justice i hear......oh no I don't! www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Appeals court throws out Trump's $500m civil fraud penalty
In its 323-page ruling, the New York judges stated that the fine was excessive, and likely violated the US Constitution.
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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Robin Staines at CIH Cymru and Mark Davies iMD Systems are undertaking an independent review of The Tai ar y Cyd pattern project. You can participate via the English survey: buff.ly/E6JOyk2 or the Welsh Survey: buff.ly/NLoIkcf Learn more about Tai ar Y Cyd here: buff.ly/BFKAdrs
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
A missed opportunity! If not now, then when? @cihcymru.bsky.social @taipawb.bsky.social and @sheltercymru.bsky.social - #Backthebill campaign response to Welsh Government's response to White Paper on Housing Adequacy and Fair rents - www.taipawb.org/news-story/b...
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'Back the Bill' responds to Welsh Government White Paper Response - Tai Pawb
The campaign, comprising of Tai Pawb, CIH Cymru and Shelter Cymru, notes the recent publication of the responses to the White Paper consultation on Housing adequacy in Wales including Welsh Government...
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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
This award recognises the contribution that contractors can make towards the local community and economy ✨ Learn more and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/0NYlxAZ
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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
This award recognises organisations that have demonstrated excellence in their approach to the health and wellbeing of staff and/or tenants ✨ Learn more and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/0NYlxAZ
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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
This award recognises organisations that can demonstrate they have overcome some of the significant challenges in cutting carbon emissions ✨ Learn more and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/0NYlxAZ
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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
This award recognises the contribution of organisations involved in building new social and affordable homes across Wales ✨ Learn more and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/0NYlxAZ
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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
For #RuralHousingWeek, CIH Cymru’s Cerys Clark explores the impact of high-density areas of second homes with a lack of social rent homes ➡️ buff.ly/tQo30Ie
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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
📢 CIH Cymru has welcomed the publication of the Building Safety (Wales) Bill, which sets out a new building safety regime in Wales focussing on the occupation and ongoing management of multi-occupied residential buildings. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/vFwxLPB
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Around the nations.....what the spending review means in your neck of the woods. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Cognitive dissonance? EU funding delivered £5.3billion to Wales, mostly to South Wales Valleys: - 71,100 new jobs; - 18,600 businesses; - 115,200 people into work; - £7million to regenrate Merthyr town centre Yet they want the man who turned off the funding tap? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Senedd election: Is Merthyr Tydfil set for an electoral revolution?
Voters feel change in the air in a Labour heartland with a long history of political activism.
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Shafted is the word that springs to mind! East-West rail plan 'reclassified', denying Wales funding - MP - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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East-West rail plan 'reclassified', denying Wales funding - MP
Wales stood to benefit from millions in funding prior to project being reclassified, MP claims.
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Unlikely the people of Clacton'll benefit! But people-smuggling gangs/paedophiles/terrorists/hackers already do as crypto makes it easier to launder money, sell child porn, receive blackmail payments....oh and receive politcal donations from foreign actors? www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
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Nigel Farage vows to lead UK 'crypto revolution' as he praises Bitcoin
The Reform leader, who is facing accusations of having 'fantasy' economic plans, told Bitcoin 25 in Las Vegas he wanted to 'bring our country properly into the 21st century'.
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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Look past the ridiculous clichés in the opening paragraph of @housingtoday.bsky.social's 'Spotlight on the Welsh social housing sector' and there's some very interesting thoughts on the housing emergency in Wales. Read the full article on their website ➡️ www.housingtoday.co.uk/in-focus/nat...
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Nation of collaboration: Spotlight on the Welsh social housing sector
As part of Housing Today's new series looking at the social housing landscape in the devolved nations and English regions, Alex Funk visits Cymru to find out more about the country's challenges
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Ticked off the bucket list!
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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
We welcome the publication of Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill. and its proposed wide reaching changes to homelessness legislation in Wales. Adequate resources are needed to ensure homelessness in Wales is rare brief and unrepeated. Read our statement here: bit.ly/4dovjPj
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CIHCymru @cihcymru.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
We are seeking views on our draft manifesto and housing strategy for Wales ahead of the 2026 Senedd elections. If you would like to provide your views please email cerys.clark@cih.org by 5pm on 30th May. Access the manifesto here: buff.ly/u6iyP2L and the housing strategy here: buff.ly/ClT7cLi
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MATT DICKS @mattydicks.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
The view from today's office window.
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