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Aled

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A man of limited talents. 😂 Had enough of X and the person I'd become on there. Hoping to be calmer and less sweary on here. Newport County, Wales, politics, health, sport, music. Willing to pontificate on anything. More intolerant as I age. Ex-Nurse.

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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 2h
Reform UK’s leader in Wales works part time for an organisation that helps foreign migrants obtain visas to work in the UK, we can reveal ✍️Martin Shipton
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Reform UK's Welsh leader works for firm that helps foreign workers migrate to the UK
Martin Shipton Reform UK’s leader in Wales works part time for an organisation that helps foreign migrants obtain visas to work in the UK, we can reveal. Helen Jenner recently took over from Dan Thoma...
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Just Treatment @justtreatment.org · 6h
Health workers bring destroyed Palestinian ambulance to Palantir's HQ, to call out its involvement in Israel's genocide in Gaza. Palantir should have no place in our NHS. The government must cancel its contract NOW!
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 8h
Grenfell fire police investigators hand files on 20 firms and 54 people to CPS
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Grenfell fire police investigators hand files on 20 firms and 54 people to CPS
Met calls move ‘milestone’ moment that paves way for ‘very best possible evidence for charging decisions’ Police investigating the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire have handed over files of evidence relating to 20 companies and 54 individuals to prosecutors. The Metropolitan police described the move as a “milestone” moment that paved the way for what it said would be “the very best possible evidence for charging decisions”. Continue reading...
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 7h
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw... Israel-Dubai flight: Pilots taken to hospital after reported cockpit stabbing on Israel-bound flight - BBC News Wow 'two other pilots came from the back of the plane to land it'. Believable? I think not...
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Israel-Dubai flight: Pilots taken to hospital after reported cockpit stabbing on Israel-bound flight
The plane, which appeared damaged after landing, dropped 17,000ft in less than two minutes. One passenger says two other pilots came from the back of the aircraft to land it.
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 8h
Top 300 in the world? Wow. Sounds very underwhelming...
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 8h
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw... Israel Dubai flight: Pilots taken to hospital, says airport, after reported cockpit stabbing - BBC News I know that we shouldn't speculate, but a crash as a reaction to genocide is possible. But neither can a 'staged' hijacking be discounted either.
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Israel Dubai flight: Pilots taken to hospital, says airport, after reported cockpit stabbing
The mother of a passenger tells Israeli media her daughter described people screaming as the plane dropped 17,000ft in less than two minutes.
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 12h
The idiot thinks 'free speech' means the ability to say whatever you want in a public office. What he doesn't understand is that speaking to cause offence should be retained for very specific occasions, not for every day speeches. And the effects of that is people stop listening to all he says.
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
We've seen these promises before. Stop being taken as fools. There are a number of organisations campaigning for PR. Join them. Let's work in numbers to bring change, not just talk about it and NEVER deliver...
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This two tier policing is disgraceful. It's as if there is one approach for people who helpfully film themselves committing crimes and another approach when there is insufficient evidence.
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nancabell.bsky.social @nancabell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A reprimand is fine, but he has made a number of distasteful comments already in this Senedd term. Perhaps three strikes and you're out would be a sensible policy to bring in...
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
BBC News - New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot says - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... I don't think that time constraints is a reason not to do it, merely a fair appraisal of how complicated it is to achieve. I think if someone starts the process, then it will happen
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New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot says
Sir Andrew Dilnot, who proposed reforms 15 years ago, says the cost of such a scheme would be "very substantial".
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Today's winner of the internet...
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
BBC News - Tourism tax needs to be revisited in Wales, expert says - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... I think the argument that a levy will destroy tourism is ridiculous, but more work needs doing on costs of levy. As a single person I'm used to single supplements for hotels 1/2
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Tourism tax needs to be revisited in Wales, expert says
Anglesey, Conwy and Gwynedd councils have all put a pause on introducing the nightly tourist tax.
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Welsh Bollocks @welshbollocks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The contestants for Miss Trawsfynydd prepare for the swimwear round - 2016 (sponsored by British Nuclear Fuels)
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... Further evidence that Israel have no place on the international football stage?
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Israel's Sayed Abu Farhi sent off for goal celebration against Austria
Israel's Sayed Abu Farhi is sent off for a goal celebration in his side's 3-1 Nations League defeat by Austria.
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
BBC News - Reform Wales deputy criticises colleague for claiming he had most support to be leader www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... As I keep saying, the party is full of narcissists and they'll all be fighting like rats on a sack soon, if not already. They are not a credible party for anything...
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Reform Wales deputy criticises James Evans for leadership claim
Laura Anne Jones said James Evans was misleading in saying most Reform members had backed him.
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
BBC News - UK to review Chagos Islands deal over lack of US support, Streeting tells BBC - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Anyone else think the answer is simple. Tell USA that if they don't like the deal, they can f*ck off their Diego Garcia military base and we'll find someone else...
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UK to review Chagos Islands deal over lack of US support, Streeting tells BBC
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the review after Donald Trump told Andy Burnham the deal was "terrible".
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Republic of Ireland squad will meet to discuss Israel games - www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... I wonder whether the players will put their conscience first. It shouldn't be for the players to decide. They are being let down by FIFA, UEFA and to a lesser extent by the FAI. You cannot ignore genocide
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Republic of Ireland v Israel: Irish squad will 'come together' to discuss fixtures, says Dara O'Shea
Dara O'Shea says the Republic of Ireland squad will wait until after Thursday's Kosovo game before discussing how they approach Sunday's contentious fixture against Israel.
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
BBC News - 'Pigs Village' Welsh name change will go ahead www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... NIMBY's moaning about reinstating the original name. Meanwhile many communities live in villages named after the pit owners that paid in tokens that could only be used in the owners shop, at inflated prices.
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Flintshire village changes name to Pentre Moch - meaning Pigs Village
The name survived despite restrictions on the Welsh language dating back to the 19th Century.
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AdyBee 🐝 @adybee.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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South-East London for Europe (Selfe) @selfe.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Fantastic news Latest records show that #RNLI donations have increased by 5000% over the past couple of weeks after far-right backlash. The RNLI is on track to record its highest annual fundraising total in its almost 200-year history. Donate here rnli.org/support-us/g...
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Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea
Your donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here.
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Infantino proposes external review of Fifa governance - www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... So Infantino now suggesting external 'advisors' that will almost certainly write a favourable report for the FFE proposals in the not too distant future. Bin him at the earliest opportunity...
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Gianni Infantino: Fifa president proposes external review of world football's governing body
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed an external review of the governance of world football's governing body.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Danny Dyer.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Charlotte Church sang From the River to the Sea at a fundraising event for Palestinians and now all the usual people are screaming antisemitism and trying to cancel her. RT if you stand with Charlotte Church and Palestine.
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Irish sportspeople urge Republic of Ireland to boycott Israel game - www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... It should never have come to this. FIFA/UEFA should have stopped this nonsense years ago. I hope individual players show world football the conscience they lack...
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Republic of Ireland: Irish sportspeople urge men's football team to boycott Israel game
More than 160 Irish sportspeople sign an open letter to urge the Republic of Ireland senior men's team to refuse to participate in their upcoming Nations League games against Israel.
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
BBC News - Helen Jenner unveiled as new leader of Reform Wales by Nigel Farage - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Just watching the Welsh news and you could hear the gasp from the ranks of Reform when Jenner referred to herself as the Leader of Reform Cymru. Use English they possibly said...
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Helen Jenner unveiled as new leader of Reform Wales by Nigel Farage
Farage says it was "untenable" for former leader Dan Thomas to continue after his arrest last week.
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... Sounds like his father is a pain in the arse. Let his son go. And fail...
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JJ Gabriel: Man Utd youngster travels to Barcelona amid speculation over future
Man Utd youngster JJ Gabriel travels to Barcelona as some of Europe's biggest clubs continue to vie for his signature.
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
BBC News - 'I'm telling the truth': Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about Charles in BBC interview www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... I know I said this yesterday, but how much does a Monarchy or a system of titles actually add to the economy. They take and make us poorer. Just get rid...
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Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about King Charles
Exclusive: Princess Diana's brother tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that "we'll forget her soon enough" were "exactly" the words used by the then-Prince of Wales.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Ed Sheeran is 'furious and upset' about Macklemore fallout and feels 'thrown under the bus'. You threw yourself under the bus Ed, when you backstabbed your mate for opposing Genocide. Then came out to claim "there is suffering on both sides of the conflict." Of. A. Genocide.
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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 18/09/2026
One million people who were unable to vote in the 2014 independence referendum must have the right to decide their future, Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has said
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One million new voters must be able to decide their future in indyref2 – Scottish Deputy Minister
Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland Political Reporter One million people who were unable to vote in the 2014 independence referendum must have the right to decide their future, Scotland’s Deput...
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
BBC News - Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... My position on Russia remains the same. NATO need to warn that Putin needs to go, whether through a putsch or NATO troops taking him by any means necessary. With or without USA.
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Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron
The French president says he has tasked the government with protecting critical infrastructure and defence industry sites.
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Glad to see I've not lost my ability to offend. People blocking have gone down significantly in recent months and I thought I'd lost my touch. Views on the monarchy usually work a treat...
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Definitely the Monarchy needs to go...
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
BBC News - Family says dead man was not 'Putney pusher' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... The problem is that we will never know. His guilt/innocence can always be questioned. Because the justice service is unfit for practice and needs fundamental reform. But no Government will step up to the task.
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Nicholas Brandram's family say he was not 'Putney pusher'
The family of Nicholas Brandram said there was no forensic evidence linking him to the incident.
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
BBC News - Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana book www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Who f*cking cares! A Monarch and someone with an inherited title squabbling. Both should be things of the distant past. Get rid of it all!!
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Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over book's claim on Charles and Diana
The row threatens to overshadow a very crowded day for the royals - with the King and Princes William and Harry all attending events.
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
BBC News - 'Putney pusher' suspect found dead at home www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... I know I'm becoming harsher as I age but reading this 'story' just makes me have no sympathy. 'Related to royalty', ex services, he just seemed like an entitled pr1ck that thought he could get away with whatever...
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'Putney pusher' suspect found dead at home
Nicholas Brandram was a suspect in the incident where a woman was shoved into the path of a bus nine years ago.
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
BBC News - Reform members will not get vote on new Welsh leader www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... So democracy isn't paramount in Reform (who knew!!) but authoritarian control is. So Reform MS's don't need to take part in a 'beauty contest' (is 'fugly' is truer?) but Farage will decide 'Chief C*nt...
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Reform members will not get vote on new Welsh leader
Llyr Powell says membership will want Reform politicians to get on with the job, as party meets to discuss next steps.
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
BBC News - OpenAI's Sam Altman says world 'right to be afraid' but 'should trust' AI firms - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Right so we should trust the billionaires that help put Trump in office. I prefer to go on their track record, which suggests they should be nowhere near such things.
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OpenAI's Sam Altman says world 'right to be afraid' but 'should trust' AI firms
Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
BBC News - Teen born without hair won't leave home without wigs - now NHS has slashed funding www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... I actually don't think funding for wigs is appropriate. I looked after numerous teenagers with AML in ICU that had wigs. I always told them they looked great with or without
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Wrexham teenager born without hair has NHS wig allowance slashed
Mum Ceri Williams says without the vouchers she cannot afford her daughter's £1,250 wigs.
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
BBC News - Dan Thomas resigns as Reform Wales leader after arrest on suspicion of assault www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Reform implosion to follow. As I predicted after the recent Senedd elections. It's a party of narcissists and they'll all want to be 'chief c*nt'...
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Reform's Dan Thomas resigns as Wales leader after arrest
Thomas says he has done nothing wrong as Gwent Police confirms his arrest on suspicion of assault.
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Alex Mace @alex.mace.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/09/2026
Is there a problem Andy Burnham doesn't think a Mayor can fix? The problem with our water industry is not oversight - it's companies that have a duty to maximise shareholder value, rather than provide an efficient and effective water system.
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
'I was only following orders'...
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
BBC News - Westminster coming to an end, say Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish leaders - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... I certainly think parts of England should be looking at this and start organising for what will come as a result of this agreement. A federalised England anyone?
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Westminster coming to an end, say Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish leaders
The leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Fein say the UK government should prepare for constitutional change.
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm... Trump criticises AI boss who called for slowdown and says only guardrail needed is a 'smart president' - BBC News Wonder when the USA will get that...if ever...
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Trump criticises AI boss who called for slowdown and says only guardrail needed is a 'smart president'
Stock markets fall in the US, Europe and Asia as Anthropic boss Dario Amodei says AI development should be slowed to "to reduce the risk that something goes seriously wrong".
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr... Farage says £72m Reform donations legal 'today' as government seeks to change law - BBC News The problem is that under any system a way will always be found to get around the legislation. The answer. All donations help fund all parties.
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Farage says £72m Reform donations legal 'today' as government seeks to change law
Asked if the donations would still be allowed if the law changed, the Reform leader tells the BBC: "Retrospectively declaring donations illegal – that simply cannot be."
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Iwan Williams @iwanwills.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Wrote this previously “Being anchored to an increasingly hostile 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿,lost in its manufactured culture war & ‘Blame the immigrant’ fixation,is to our detriment.” Whilst we have plenty in the Nigel/Tommy cult,there are more of us who see a brighter future outside 🇬🇧 👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎉 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Westminster coming to an end, say Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish leaders
The leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Fein say the UK government should prepare for constitutional change.
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
BBC News - Plaid may not finish its term, Reform leader claims www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Moronic leadership obviously runs from top to bottom. And dim Dan is obviously bottom...
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Reform UK Wales leader says Plaid may not finish Welsh government term
Dan Thomas made the claim after Plaid did not get through extra spending plans.
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Aled @williamsaled.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6... Nigel Farage says Reform UK has 'taken no illegal money' after undercover report on donations - live updates - BBC News Does Farage really think the whole population of the UK are morons?
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Nigel Farage says Reform UK has 'taken no illegal money' after undercover report on donations - live updates
Reform's head of policy and Nigel Farage's senior aide stepped down on Friday as the party announced it was launching an investigation into claims about funding.
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