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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Can't believe it was 25years ago.... It is hard to understand how big the impact the effect was on rural life. If you were not around, do listen to this. 👇

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Farming Today - The 2001 Foot and Mouth Outbreak 25 years on. - BBC Sounds

The 2001 foot and mouth crisis remembered, 25 years on.

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

What a busy few days it has been in the Archers. If you missed it, then you should catch-up with the podcast. ⬇️ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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The Archers Podcast - Whodunnit? - BBC Sounds

Emma Freud is joined by a surprise guest to discuss this week's major events in Ambridge.

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Shelter Cymru @sheltercymru.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Last year, there were 399,942 visits to our online advice pages. If you, or someone you know, need advice about topics like finding a place to live, paying for housing or renting, head to our housing advice pages: sheltercymru.org.uk/housing-advice

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Shelter Cymru @sheltercymru.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year from everyone at Shelter Cymru! If you need support over the holidays, our chat bot WYNI is here to help you find the housing advice you need when you need it. Our free helpline and webchat will be available from 9am on Friday 2 January: sheltercymru.org.uk

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The Economist @economist.com · 22/12/2025

What does Jimmy Lai’s guilty verdict mean for Hong Kong’s future? Listen to “Drum Tower”

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Tycoon troublemaker: the rise and fall of Jimmy Lai

Our weekly podcast on China. This week, the Hong Kong billionaire who risked it all

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Shelter Cymru @sheltercymru.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

No one should face homelessness alone. Thanks to your support, we are already helping one person in housing need every five minutes. But we know there are more people out there who need us. Give the gift of home this winter: sheltercymru.org.uk/donate

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Amnesty International UK @amnestyuk.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Jimmy Lai's conviction is a blow to press freedom everywhere. In Hong Kong, the role of journalism in holding power to account is now treated as a crime. Jimmy Lai is a prisoner of conscience. The fight doesn't end here. We will not rest until justice prevails. ✊

Picture of Jimmy Lai sitting with "Free Jimmy Lai" written.

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Calum Miller @calummillerld.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

The Foreign Secretary must summon the Chinese Ambassador to demand Jimmy Lai's immediate release and the quashing of this trumped-up conviction. The CCP is hell-bent on suppressing civil liberties & the rule of law in Hong Kong. The UK has a unique obligation to act. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong tycoon found guilty in high-profile national security case

The 78-year-old UK citizen was convicted of lobbying foreign governments to impose sanctions on HK and China.

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Game of thrones: China's ruthless diplomacy in Myanmar. Podcast from the @economist.com If you have a subscription, it is worth a listen.

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Shelter Cymru @sheltercymru.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Responding to today's announcement, Robin White, Head of Campaigns at Shelter Cymru, said:

"The Chancellor's announcement that the two-child limit will be scrapped is hugely welcome, and will be a positive step towards tackling child poverty in Wales. However, the decision not to increase local housing allowance is one that will undermine efforts to end the housing emergency here in Wales.

"Recent research from Shelter Cymru has shown that right now there are just 14 homes in Wales that are available and affordable to individuals or families that rely on local housing allowance to cover the cost of renting in the private sector. At a time when rents are rising faster in Wales than anywhere else in Britain the continued failure to ensure that the true cost of renting is reflected in this policy is one that will only push more families into homelessness and undermine progressive policy changes being delivered by the Welsh Government.

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The Economist @economist.com · 22/11/2025

Will the fragile truce between Israel and Hamas hold? Will a deal be made between Russia and Ukraine? In The World Ahead we explore seven potential conflicts to watch in the coming year

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Seven conflicts to watch in the coming year

Some are potential, others are already hot

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Cross sector support and cross party support. It is the time to make a change and give more people the chance to have a place to call home.

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

14! Only 14 homes in #Wales are affordable within local housing allowance. The UK goverment can change this and increase that number. We know having an affordable place to call home gives people the foundation they need to build their life. #Cymru

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

As normal @airtattoo.bsky.social was a wonderful show in 2025. Got tickets for 2026 and can't wait to return to the Fairford ground.

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Royal International Air Tattoo 2025 - flying display recap

YouTube video by PlanesTV

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Great to hear from different parties on their vision for #Wales at @oxfamgb.bsky.social Cymru. "How the Senedd can flight injustice and inequality while protecting people ans the planet."

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

This is such a shocking news story. ⬇️

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Who has the most powerful passport from @economist.com UK was 1st in 2015 and now is 8th I wonder what happend after 2015 that could of effected that.....

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Is it better to have a Singaporean, British or American passport in 2025? | The Intelligence podcast

YouTube video by The Economist

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Question for the Welsh Labour Goverment. Why is #Wales being left behind?

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Thanks @willhaycardiff.bsky.social The after lunch slot at any conference needs someone to bring the energy, and you did that. Good luck for the next busy 48 hours.

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 17/10/2025

Another stonker of a week for us - gaining from the Conservatives and the Green Party in Surrey and from Labour in Preston. The media might not tell you this but the Liberal Democrats are winning all over the place. This week's by-election scorecard 💪 Lib Dems 7 Reform 1 Con 1 Ind 1

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

In every part of the UK, the same is true, brick for brick, social homes are the best investment for the future.

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Wendy Chamberlain MP @wendychambld.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Ming was a great support to me, and I will sincerely miss our regular catchups. He is a true inspiration to us all and I know that he will be very much missed across the House. youtu.be/Jyb-QxOPnjc?...

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Tribute to Ming Campbell

YouTube video by Wendy Chamberlain MP

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Another busy day talking about how important a home is as the foundation that everyone should have.

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

If the next Welsh Government can get housing right, they can provide the safe and secure homes that will give 1000s of people across #Wales the fandation they need to get on.

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Episode 3 is well worth a listen. I'm not sure why I think that, have a listen and let me know. 😉 #Wales #Cymru

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

You can hear me talk about the current round of Shelter Cymru Roadshows on this episode of the Fight For Home podcast. 🎧👇

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What does home mean to you?

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

In today’s Russian papers: Russia bans the International Baccalaureate & plans to withdraw from European Convention against Torture. One paper writes: “The authorities are demonstrating Russia is no longer accountable to the global community.” #ReadingRussia

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Russia to withdraw from European Convention against Torture

YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Home is everything. Vote for it. Shelter Cymru have launched it calls on all those standing in Wales next year. 👇 Make sure you watch the video right to the end. 😉

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · 27/07/2025