Mark Hooper

Reform UK don’t like to pay for anything…

Incredible conversation kicking off between former candidates and vendors to the party.

Even this statement by an app developer: www.thecafeapp.com/pressstatement

Agenda for Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 09.30 | Senedd Senedd

Today the Senedd Culture Committee discuss public interest journalism in Wales based on the briefing paper we submitted. You can view the session online and read the paper we authored here. Scheduled for after 11am business.senedd.wales/ieListDocume...

These key economic truths show how independent Scotland and Wales can succeed THE Scottish and Welsh independence movements have lots of things in common ...

"In both Scotland and Wales, independence is a social movement, and by becoming independent, both movements aim to create a more prosperous, fair, and just society." www.thenational.scot/politics/252...

Full Scottish - 08/06/2025 - Broadcasting Scotland On this week's Full Scottish, Brian Liddy, Paul McLennan MSP and Mark Hooper discuss the weeks top Scottish and international news.

If you missed this week's #FullScottish with Brian Liddy, @paulmclennanmsp.bsky.social and @markjhooper.bsky.social discussing the week's Scottish and international news, including #Ukraine, #Gaza, Trump, Hamilton, and UK spending, it is on catch-up now

www.broadcastingscotland.scot/full-scottis...

Strategies for savvy voters: tactical voting and the 2026 Senedd election Wales is redesigning its democracy – new rules, new map, new maths – in 2026 tactical voting could shape the future like never before

Strategies for savvy voters: tactical voting and the 2026 Senedd election

Wales is redesigning its democracy – new rules, new map, new maths – in 2026 tactical voting could shape the future like never before

✍️ Simon Hobson

Full Scottish - 08/06/2025 - Broadcasting Scotland On this week's Full Scottish, Brian Liddy, Paul McLennan MSP and Mark Hooper discuss the weeks top Scottish and international news.

Tune in at 12:00 midday for the #FullScottish with Brian Liddy, @paulmclennanmsp.bsky.social and @markjhooper.bsky.social discussing the week's Scottish and international news, including #Ukraine, #Gaza, Trump/Musk, Hamilton, UK Spending and housing.

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Ein Cynhadledd ac Ysbryd Ynni Cymunedol

"Pobl ynni cymunedol ydym ni – pobl sy’n credu mewn dod ynghyd i oresgyn heriau, ymdrechu’n dorfol, gweithredu’n gadarnhaol ac yng nghwmni pobl eraill."

Ein Swyddog Marchnata Hyrwyddo @dyfan.bsky.social sy'n trafod ysbryd ynni cymunedol a'n cynhadledd ni eleni.

ynnicymunedol.cymru/newyddion/ei...

“I liked CEW’s Conference so much, I joined the organisation!”

"Whatever your level of interest in community energy, it was clear conference was the place to be last year, and I know the same can be said for this year too."

@markjhooper.bsky.social reflects on CEW's Conference and joining the team.

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A diddordeb mewn ynni cymunedol? Eisiau dysgu mwy? Beth am ddod i gynhadledd Ynni Cymunedol Cymru. Dyma @cymraussie.bsky.social yn trafod pam ei fod e mor hoff o ddod.

Tocynnau a rhaglen: ynnicymunedol.cymru/about-us/con...

💡 CYFLE SWYDD 💡

Mae gennym ddau gyfle swydd newydd yma yn Ynni Cymunedol Cymru:

- Swyddog Datblygu Masnachol ac Asedau
- Swyddog Ymgysylltu Cymunedol

Am ddisgrifiad swydd a chyfarwyddiadau ymgeisio, cysylltwch â gwenno@ynnicymunedol.cymru

Dyddiad cau am hanner dydd ar 30 o Fai 2025.

💡 WE ARE HIRING 💡

We have two new job opportunities here at Community Energy Wales:

- Commercial & Asset Development Officer
- Community Engagement Officer

For a job description & application instructions, contact gwenno@ynnicymunedol.cymru

Closing date midday on the 30th of May 2025.

The UK Labour Government has just pushed 50,000 more children across the UK into poverty.

Deliberately. And in full knowledge of the impact.

YouTube video by YesCymru Indy Rally in Barry - Mark Hooper and Kiera Marshall

Indy Rally in Barry! Speakers @markjhooper.bsky.social & @kieramarshall.bsky.social discuss @yes.cymru independence rally on 26 April.

🎧 Listen on your usual podcast apps
📺 Watch on the YesCymru YouTube channel
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Last month I did a little experiment.

I wanted to see how the exact same post would perform on both X (Twitter) and Bluesky.

The results were...interesting...

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Mark Hooper yng Nghynadledd Melin Drafod yn ystyried sut i ymateb i’r perygl i ddemocratiaeth

@markjhooper.bsky.social at the Melin Drafod Conference considers how to respond to the threats to democracy

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I want to stand for the Senedd; so here goes… I issued the press release this morning (26th Feb 2025), which essentially says I’m seeking the nomination of the Pen-Y-Bont Bro Morgannwg super-constituency to lead the Plaid Cymru list for …

More here..

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YouTube video by Mark Hooper MARK HOOPER LAUNCHES SENEDD BID

Today I announced my intention to seek Plaid's lead nomination for Pen-Y-Bont Bro Morgannwg.

youtu.be/mJKxeb7owqE?...

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Prominent councillor challenges Plaid Cymru's economy spokesman for right to top Senedd election list Mark Hooper Plaid Cymru’s economy and energy spokesperson Luke Fletcher is facing a tough selection battle for the right to head the party’s list of candidates in the new “super-constituency” of Pen-y...

Plaid Cymru’s economy and energy spokesperson Luke Fletcher is facing a tough selection battle for the right to head the party’s list of candidates in the new “super-constituency” of Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg at the Senedd election next year ✍️ Martin Shipton

Good luck @markjhooper.bsky.social 👍

A third of Welsh kids live in poverty and Starmer still thinks Britannia rules the waves...

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Nathan Gill: Former Reform UK Wales leader charged with bribery The ex-MEP and former UKIP Wales leader is to appear in court on Monday on charges of bribery.

Former Reform UK Wales and UKIP Wales leader Nathan Gill has been charged with bribery. In court on Monday www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

iPhone 'notes app' style graphic with the text: Labour’s budget does not meet Plaid Cymru’s ambition for Wales! ❌ No HS2 cash ❌ No fair funding formula ❌ No control over our natural resources *Imagine* what difference all of these could make! Instead... 😬 Local authorities are being asked to do more with less 🚑 Our NHS is in crisis - waiting lists still sky high and staff at breaking point We need a government that won’t rest until our nation gets the fair treatment it deserves – and that is Plaid Cymru’s promise to the people of Wales."

🚨 The so-called 'partnership in power' between the Welsh and UK Labour Governments is a sham! 🚨

Today’s budget proves that #Labour does not match #PlaidCymru’s ambition for #Wales ❌

Wales deserves better – and Plaid Cymru is ready to deliver 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

There are many ways Trump could trigger a global collapse. Here’s how to survive if that happens | George Monbiot It could be wildfires, a pandemic or a financial crisis. The super-rich will flee to their bunkers – the rest of us will have to fend for ourselves, writes columnist George Monbiot

In this week's column, I explore what I see as a very real prospect of systemic collapse, caused by Trump's actions, and suggest we start preparing.
I try to explain how complex systems fail, and suggest some of the failure paths we could be on.
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