Carolyn Thomas MS

It has been one year since the launch of the North Wales medical school in Bangor, with the first students set to graduate in 2028.

They are the doctors of the future who will help our NHS deliver better services for patients in Wales. 🧑‍⚕️🚑🏥👩‍⚕️

Concerns raised over hydrogen pipeline impact on River Dee The Welsh Government has said the HyLine Gogledd hydrogen pipeline project could create thousands of jobs in north-east Wales, but concerns have been raised in the Senedd about its potential impact on...

Labour MS carolynthomasms.bsky.social has raised concerns in the Senedd about the environmental impact of the #HyNet carbon dioxide pipeline which will plough through communities, conservation sites and watercourses in #NorthWales. She's the only politician to speak out.

Concerns raised over hydrogen pipeline impact on River Dee Concerns raised over hydrogen pipeline impact on River Dee Share The Welsh Government has said the HyLine Gogledd hydrogen pipeline project could create thousands of jobs in north-east Wales, but concerns have been raised in the Senedd about its potential impact on the River Dee and protected habita...

The Welsh Government says the Wrexham–Deeside hydrogen pipeline could createthousands of jobs, but concerns have been raised in Senedd that it may harm the River Dee and local protected habitats.

A view from Carolyn Thomas – Welsh Labour’s North Wales Member of the Senedd Wrexham.com has invited the four North Wales Members of the Senedd to write a monthly column with updates on their work. You can find their updates – along with contributions from the local representa...

"There is no good reason why Wales should be held back from using the same borrowing tools as others. If we want a stronger economy and better public services, we must have the powers to deliver them."

My latest @wrexham.com column on the need for Welsh borrowing powers: wrexham.com/columns/a-vi...

Ministers eager to protect ‘eco-engineer’ beavers Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter Beavers are set to be legally recognised as a native species in Wales, the Welsh Government has confirmed, paving the way for their managed reintroduction. Climate c...

Beavers are set to be legally recognised as a native species in Wales, the Welsh Government has confirmed, paving the way for their managed reintroduction

🎥 This week in the Senedd, I asked the Cabinet Secretary for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to double the number of employee-owned businesses in Wales.

👉 You can watch the Cabinet Secretary’s response in the video below.

Rhyl: Application lodged for new community hospital at Royal Alex site A planning application has been submitted for a new hospital building on the site of the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Rhyl.

Long awaited capital funding for our NHS in North Wales!

After 14 years of Tory austerity blocking investment, we’ll see:
🏥 Modern facilities at Royal Alex in Rhyl
🦴 £29.4m orthopaedic hub in Llandudno

Better care for patients, less pressure on Glan Clwyd. 💙

www.rhyljournal.co.uk/news/2551228...

Swifts are amazing! @jennyrathbone.bsky.social and @carolynthomasms.bsky.social supported the petition to include swift bricks in all new buildings this week: nation.cymru/news/swift-a...

You can read more about their needs in our Species Champion briefing here: waleslink.org/wp-content/u...

It was great to appear on @sharpenditv.bsky.social this week and promote Welsh investment in publicly owned renewable energy projects in North Wales.

Profits will be put back into public services, not spirited away by overseas shareholders as has too often historically been the case! 🌹

Pleased to hear the Chancellor of the Exchequer speak of the £400m which has so far been recovered by the Covid Corruption Commissioner.

Money that was doled out to the Tory Government's pals for dodgy & unused PPE, now being put to use in our communities, in our schools, and in our health service.

Ex-Reform UK Wales leader Nathan Gill pleads guilty to bribery charges Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.

Reform UK's former Welsh leader just admitted taking cash to push pro-Russia propaganda as an MEP.

The party of plain speaking and “telling it like it is”. Unless, of course, someone in Moscow is paying you to say it.

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As a former council cabinet member, I know how tough 14 years of austerity has been.

That’s why this week I pressed the First Minister for a commitment from the Welsh Government to use every tool to shield councils & public services from inflationary pressures, while other parties risk more cuts.

Fake lawn weathered with fallen leaves, warped with ruckles and puddles, rendered wall with green algae in the splash zone at the base, weeds growing in the gravel margin & toadstools emerging along the joins. Bleaching, weed killer, scrubbing, & plastic pollution will just contaminate the ground, making recovery harder once the fake lawn reaches the end of its shelf life and has to be removed & disposed of as landfill.

Even fake lawns need maintenance - but the sort that’s harmful to nature. Real grass just absorbs things, but fake grass deteriorates over time, weathering and warping as nature tries to return. Can’t see how this is any easier than just cutting the grass and chucking the clippings under a bush.💁

That needs to be part of the debate.

Photomontage of typical traditional garden with hedge lawn composter and flowers. Caption reads: SWIFT BRICK? SWIFT ACTION Garden for wildlife Insects provide food for animals like birds and bats, yet insect populations are crashing. Without biomass to support the bottom end of the food chain, other wildlife higher up simply have no food.The patchwork of traditional garden habitat is fast disappearing - Please help by gardening for wildlife! -nest boxes for different species -fences with gaps -native hedges e.g Beech -wildflowers for pollinators like bees -compost bin for garden waste & veg peelings -moist compost -water e.g. bird bath -pile of logs -Real grass -dark at night #JustTopSoil

Moley’s “Garden For Wildlife” Public Information sheet is now revised & expanded after the ‘Swift Brick’ campaign. A patchwork of messy old gardens still seem best - each one lost to astroturf & paving is another nail in the coffin of UK wildlife. #Compost #Birds #Bats #Bees #Hedgehogs #Insects

Wild bird numbers continue to fall in UK with some species in ‘dramatic freefall’ Species index fell by 4% between 2019 and 2024 – although data shows woodland populations beginning to stabilise

A 7% decline in English birds in just 5 years is astonishing

The web of life is unravelling fast

Wild bird numbers continue to fall in UK with some species in ‘dramatic freefall’ Species index fell by 4% between 2019 and 2024 – although data shows woodland populations beginning to stabilise

Not good. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

North Wales labour MS urges Chancellor to relax borrowing cap in Wales North Wales MS Carolyn Thomas has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer calling for the Welsh Government to be granted prudential borrowing powers. In a letter to Rachel Reeves, Ms Thomas highlig...

North Wales Labour MS urges Chancellor to relax borrowing cap in Wales | @deeside.bsky.social

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A Welsh Labour Member of the Senedd has written to the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, calling on the UK Government to grant the Welsh Government prudential borrowing powers ✍️Emily Price wp.me/p8Mk4U-15Yl

I've written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, calling for prudential borrowing powers for Wales.

The current £1bn cap restricts our ability to invest in homes, transport, health, and education.

To deliver our national renewal, we must unlock Wales' ability to invest.

Hillsborough law hailed as ‘incredibly important moment for Wales’ Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter The Welsh Government has hailed the introduction of a Hillsborough law to enforce a new duty of candour on public officials as an “incredibly important moment” for W...

The Welsh Government has hailed the introduction of a Hillsborough law to enforce a new duty of candour on public officials as an ‘incredibly important moment’ for Wales

From exploitation to empowerment: Towards Welsh energy sovereignty Carolyn Thomas MS For centuries, Welsh natural resources have been the source of immense wealth – but rarely for the people who live here. Our coal powered the Industrial Revolution, our slate helped ...

From Exploitation to Empowerment: Towards Welsh Energy Sovereignty | Carolyn Thomas MS |
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"The lesson of history is clear: if we do not take control of our own resources, others will do it for us, and the people of Wales will pay the price."

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From exploitation to empowerment: Towards Welsh energy sovereignty Carolyn Thomas MS For centuries, Welsh natural resources have been the source of immense wealth – but rarely for the people who live here. Our coal powered the Industrial Revolution, our slate helped ...

Welsh natural resources have long been a source of immense wealth, though rarely for the people who live here. But new publicly owned wind farms may be an exciting first step towards energy sovereignty and economic justice ✍️ Carolyn Thomas MS

Carbon capture – the get-out-of-jail-free card that does not actually work Engineers have been trying to perfect the technology for years but the maximum effect it could manage is far short of what the planet needs

Carbon capture - the get-out-of-jail-free card that does not actually work | The Guardian

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I am very pleased that Jeremy Miles has confirmed today that the Welsh Government will take part in the Gaza Medical Evacuation Scheme, providing much-needed specialist medical care to Palestinian children in desperate need of treatment. 🕊️

I'm pleased to have joined 60+ UK parliamentarians in signing
@pauseai.bsky.social's open letter to Google urging the highest standards of responsibility, transparency, and accountability in AI development. 👨‍💻🖥️

Llangollen Eisteddfod secures £166,500 grant to transform Pavilion The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod has been awarded £166,500 from the Arts Council of Wales to upgrade its Pavilion, paving the way for the site to become a year-round cultural venue. The...

The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod has been awarded £166,500 from the Arts Council of Wales to upgrade its Pavilion, paving the way for the site to become a year-round cultural venue

North Wales Senedd Member calls for fairer Blue Badge system Carolyn Thomas MS, Chair of the Senedd’s Petitions Committee, is calling for urgent changes to the Blue Badge application and renewal system to better support people with lifelong conditions. The Nort...

♿️ North Wales Senedd Member calls for fairer Blue Badge system | @deeside.bsky.social

"People living with permanent disabilities or long-term conditions should not have to repeatedly prove their eligibility just to access the support they are entitled to."

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You can read more about beavers' needs in our species briefing here! waleslink.org/beaver-champ... Thank you @joycewatson.org.uk for taking up the cause 💚🦫

@carolynthomasms.bsky.social is also a brilliant champion for the greater and lesser butterfly orchirds: waleslink.org/butterfly-or...

As Chair of the Senedd’s Petitions Committee, I’m working with STAND North Wales CIC on making #BlueBadges lifelong for those with lifelong conditions. This is a social justice issue - and we must fix the system.

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