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πŸ—³οΈ Political Journalist | 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Member of Plaid Cymru | 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 contributor for Bylines Cymru | 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Welsh convert!

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#ReformUK new β€œWelsh” leader built his career as a London Tory.

Now he’s back with a Reform badge, Farage’s talking points, and questions about where he lives.

This isn’t #Welsh leadership. It’s political franchising.

Farage’s Man in Wales πŸ‘‡
cymrurising.substack.com/p/farages-ma...

09.02.2026 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The next 100 days in #Welsh politics matter, not as a slogan, but as a responsibility.

Winning is one thing. Earning trust and then honouring it from day one is another.

This could make or break #PlaidCymru.

cymrurising.substack.com/p/100-days

#Cymru #Politics #Wales

24.01.2026 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Quiet Theft of Welsh Potential Some days I sit down to write and I feel the weight of this country in my chest.

#Wales has never lacked talent.
Wales lacks permission.

My latest piece on what we lose every time #Westminster decides our future for us.

cymrurising.substack.com/p/the-quiet-...

#Cymru #UKPolitics #IndyWales #Annibyniaeth

03.12.2025 00:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œJust stop immigration” would make Wales smaller, older and poorer.

Wales already has more deaths than births.

Migration is what keeps the population stable.

Remove it and the workforce shrinks demand explodes.

My Latest πŸ‘‡

cymrurising.substack.com/p/why-just-s...

#Politics #Immigration #Cymru

25.12.2025 00:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Quiet Theft of Welsh Potential Some days I sit down to write and I feel the weight of this country in my chest.

#Wales has never lacked talent.
Wales lacks permission.

My latest piece on what we lose every time #Westminster decides our future for us.

cymrurising.substack.com/p/the-quiet-...

#Cymru #UKPolitics #IndyWales #Annibyniaeth

03.12.2025 00:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Turning Point in the Valleys Caerphilly’s Progressive Rebellion

Caerphilly’s result is a turning point. Loyalty politics has died.

Communities are demanding service, not slogans.

I wrote about what this shift means for Wales.

My latest on Cymru Rising πŸ‘‡

cymrurising.substack.com/p/a-turning-...

#Caerphilly #ReformUK #Labour #PlaidCymru #Politics #Wales

28.10.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Warnings of another Aberfan must come with action – the safety of our communities is Westminster’s duty | Parliament Politics Magazine Coalmining has defined the south Wales valleys for centuries, with towns and villages built on pride, community and hard work by generation after generation.

Coal mining shaped the south Wales valleys but it also left a dangerous legacy.

Abandoned coal tips still threaten our communities, as shown by recent landslides.

The UK Government must commit to fully funding remediation work.

✍️ @anndaviesplaid.bsky.social

31.10.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Beyond the Polls Why 2026 Feels Different for Wales

#Wales faces a historic choice in 2026.

Hospitals, schools, families - this election will affect them all.

Every vote will shape our communities.

My latest on Cymru Rising πŸ‘‡

cymrurising.substack.com/p/beyond-the...

#Senedd2026 #PlaidCymru #ReformUK #Labour #HopeNotHate #UKpolitics

14.10.2025 22:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’š Plaid Cymru’s seismic win in Caerphilly shows that people in Wales are ready for real change.

Plaid Cymru is calling for a wealth tax and the scrapping of the two-child cap ahead of the UK Government’s budget next month.

We are the only party fighting for fairness and ambition for Wales 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

29.10.2025 12:40 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Plaid Cymru has the momentum ahead of next May’s crucial Senedd election.

But we need your help to ensure that our positive vision and our policies reach people across Wales.

Volunteer in your local area, donate whatever you can and join Plaid Cymru today to build a better Wales πŸ’«

28.10.2025 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Turning Point in the Valleys Caerphilly’s Progressive Rebellion

Caerphilly’s result is a turning point. Loyalty politics has died.

Communities are demanding service, not slogans.

I wrote about what this shift means for Wales.

My latest on Cymru Rising πŸ‘‡

cymrurising.substack.com/p/a-turning-...

#Caerphilly #ReformUK #Labour #PlaidCymru #Politics #Wales

28.10.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Β£55 Million Lie How the Right is Weaponising Welsh Compassion

The right call it a Β£55m waste, but that's a lie.

β€’ 80% supported Ukrainians

β€’ The rest went to schools, health and language classes

Not a drain. Not a waste. Decency.

My latest πŸ‘‰ farrellperks.substack.com/p/the-55-mil...

#NationofSanctuary #ReformUK #Conservatives #wales #cymru #Politics

26.09.2025 22:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Promises and Pretence The current offerings of the main players for the Senedd in 2026

What are Plaid, Labour, and Reform really promising Wales in 2026?

This piece takes a closer look.

Part analysis, part opinion, all rooted in what’s already out there.

My latest on Cymru Rising πŸ‘‡

cymrurising.substack.com/p/promises-a...

#Senedd2026 #PlaidCymru #WelshLabour #ReformUK

07.10.2025 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beyond the Polls Why 2026 Feels Different for Wales

#Wales faces a historic choice in 2026.

Hospitals, schools, families - this election will affect them all.

Every vote will shape our communities.

My latest on Cymru Rising πŸ‘‡

cymrurising.substack.com/p/beyond-the...

#Senedd2026 #PlaidCymru #ReformUK #Labour #HopeNotHate #UKpolitics

14.10.2025 22:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The System Is Rigged - And It’s Getting Worse Austerity, division, stolen rights, and a political machine built by the rich, for the rich

Hope isn’t gone, it’s been stolen. By billionaires, by politicians, by a system designed to divide us.

But we can reclaim it.

The future we deserve won’t be handed to us, it must be fought for.

My latest on Cymru Rising πŸ‘‡

cymrurising.substack.com/p/the-system...

#Austerity #ReformUK #Politics

03.10.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Promises and Pretence The current offerings of the main players for the Senedd in 2026

What are Plaid, Labour, and Reform really promising Wales in 2026?

This piece takes a closer look.

Part analysis, part opinion, all rooted in what’s already out there.

My latest on Cymru Rising πŸ‘‡

cymrurising.substack.com/p/promises-a...

#Senedd2026 #PlaidCymru #WelshLabour #ReformUK

07.10.2025 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Caerphilly and Wales is at a crossroads - Plaid Cymru’s hope versus Reform’s division.

A vote for Lindsay Whittle in the Caerphilly by-election on 23 October 2025 is a chance to set Wales on a path for a fairer, more ambitious future that only Plaid Cymru offers. 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

07.10.2025 08:42 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The System Is Rigged - And It’s Getting Worse Austerity, division, stolen rights, and a political machine built by the rich, for the rich

Hope isn’t gone, it’s been stolen. By billionaires, by politicians, by a system designed to divide us.

But we can reclaim it.

The future we deserve won’t be handed to us, it must be fought for.

My latest on Cymru Rising πŸ‘‡

cymrurising.substack.com/p/the-system...

#Austerity #ReformUK #Politics

03.10.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨Only Plaid Cymru can stop Reform in #Caerphilly!

Lindsay Whittle is a bold, trusted local voice who's always stood up for his community.

On 23 October, vote #PlaidCymru to give Caerphilly the representation it deserves ✊

02.10.2025 11:33 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Last night the Global Sumud Flotilla was intercepted by Israeli Forces, blatantly violating international law once again.

I have written to the UK Government urging them to ensure that all those, including my constituent Hannah Schafer, who have been detained, are safely released.

02.10.2025 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Change is coming to Welsh politics.

The choice is clear: Reform UK's division and hate, or Plaid Cymru's pro-Wales vision of hope and fairness.

Next week, we'll be setting out our plans for a better future for Wales at Conference. Be part of it πŸ‘‰ plaid.cymru/cynhadledd2025?lang=en

03.10.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 60    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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Cymru transformed? As Cymru moves into uncharted political territory, what did the 2025 Cardiff Transformed conference tell us about the future?

As Cymru moves into uncharted political territory, what did the 2025 Cardiff Transformed conference tell us about the future?Β |Β Neil Schofield-Hughes

29.09.2025 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Together for Wales Why progressives in Wales must unite behind Plaid Cymru to stop Reform

Why progressives in Wales must unite behind Plaid Cymru to stop ReformΒ |Β Liz Saville Roberts

26.09.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 91    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2
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The Β£55 Million Lie How the Right is Weaponising Welsh Compassion

The right call it a Β£55m waste, but that's a lie.

β€’ 80% supported Ukrainians

β€’ The rest went to schools, health and language classes

Not a drain. Not a waste. Decency.

My latest πŸ‘‰ farrellperks.substack.com/p/the-55-mil...

#NationofSanctuary #ReformUK #Conservatives #wales #cymru #Politics

26.09.2025 22:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coasting along on loyalty isn’t going to be enough any more for #Labour.

Caerphilly could send shock waves through Welsh politics.

Check my latest on Cymru Rising πŸ‘‡

farrellperks.substack.com/p/the-by-ele...

#ByElection #Caerphilly #Senedd2026 #Wales #Cymru

20.09.2025 01:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Divide. Distract. Exploit. Repeat. How manufactured division hides systemic injustice in Wales

Refugees didn’t cause poverty in Wales.

Billionaires did.

The system isn’t broken, it’s working exactly as they want it to.

My latest on Cymru Rising πŸ‘‡

πŸ”— open.substack.com/pub/farrellp...

#CymruRising #YachtsNotDinghies #WalesDeservesBetter #UKPolitics #SouthWales

21.05.2025 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Divide. Distract. Exploit. Repeat. How manufactured division hides systemic injustice in Wales

Refugees didn’t cause poverty in Wales.

Billionaires did.

The system isn’t broken, it’s working exactly as they want it to.

My latest on Cymru Rising πŸ‘‡

πŸ”— open.substack.com/pub/farrellp...

#CymruRising #YachtsNotDinghies #WalesDeservesBetter #UKPolitics #SouthWales

21.05.2025 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here's a handy list of Welsh Journalists & News publications that publish news for people in Wales/Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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08.05.2025 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Black and white photo of Eluned Morgan and Keir Starmer arm in arm looking at each other with a black and blue background. "26 years of Labour: Long NHS waiting lists, worst school results on record, refusing to stand up to Starmer, communities left behind" with a neon red border.

Black and white photo of Eluned Morgan and Keir Starmer arm in arm looking at each other with a black and blue background. "26 years of Labour: Long NHS waiting lists, worst school results on record, refusing to stand up to Starmer, communities left behind" with a neon red border.

Labour’s had 26 years - and #Wales is paying the price.

🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 It’s time for a fresh start with a Plaid Cymru government.

πŸ—³οΈ Vote #PlaidCymru on 7 May 2026!

13.05.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Why should Wales settle for β€œalmost equal”?

Devolution isn’t enough.

Parity isn’t the goal.

Equality with England. Control over our own future. That’s the bar.

Full piece now on Cymru Rising πŸ‘‡

πŸ—žοΈ open.substack.com/pub/farrellp...

#CymruRising #WalesDeservesBetter #UKpolitics #Cymru #Wales

08.05.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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