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Reform UK is quickly becoming a refuge for failed Tory politicians and z-list celebrities desperate for media traction.

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Disappointing to see a journalist hoping I fail rather than reporting objectively. I’m proud to be putting myself forward with integrity, experience and energy — and I’ll let @welshlabour.bsky.social members decide who they want to represent them. @nation.cymru

Pedestrian Pound The Pedestrian Pound makes the economic case for investing in better streets for walking and wheeling.

Link to the report here: www.livingstreets.org.uk/policy-repor...

#PedestrianPound #LiveableTowns #LocalEconomies #SustainableTransport #PlaceMaking #Wales

Looking forward to joining Public Health Wales' Pippa Britton, Welsh Retail Consortium's Sara Jones, the WLGA's Kaarina Ruta, Living Streets CEO Cat Woodhead, and Welsh transport secretary @Ken Skates for the discussion chaired by @willhaycardiff.bsky.social

Whether it’s boosting footfall for small shops, enabling car-free living, or creating places people want to be, the pedestrian pound is a smart, long-term bet.

It's a vital conversation about how walkable high streets support local economies, healthy communities, and tackling crime. The evidence is clear: investing in people-friendly streets isn’t just good for our wellbeing and environment—it’s good for business too.

🧵 Thrilled to be speaking on the panel for The Pedestrian Pound today in the Senedd hosted by @livingstreets.bsky.social and sponsored by John Griffiths MS.

#PedestrianPound #LiveableTowns #LocalEconomies #SustainableTransport #PlaceMaking #Wales

Heading to North Wales today to see first-hand how communities and public bodies are tackling the climate and nature crises together.

From flood resilience in Barmouth to long-term adaptation with Network Rail, these are the kind of grounded, practical partnerships we need more of across Wales.

Ask your MP to support the role of co-ops in peacebuilding

Co-operatives have long helped to rebuild communities following conflict – but there's more they can do. Ask your MP to write to the new International Development Minister and recognise the power of co-operation in building a more peaceful world. party.coop/campaign/pea...

Fantastic to see my old NUS boss @andrewpakes.bsky.social pilot this vital Bill through Westminster. As a non-exec director of mutual housing association this is exactly the sort of resident-led change we need to bring about. @coopparty.party.coop

Great news. Tour de France pays (de Galles*) a visit to Wales.

*weak dad jokes powered by my French GCSE

Amazing Oxfam Sisters on the Planet and Action Network Activists advocated for tax policies that benefit women and girls this #IWD. Folks learned more about the tax fight and how we can take action to rewrite our failed tax system so that it can fight inequality—not fuel it.

A periodic reminder to fans of idioms in politics that Nye Bevan was cremated and so would not be spinning anywhere.

Interesting fact, his ashes were scattered on the hills above Tredegar where he walked as a boy reciting poetry to try and control his stammer. Well, I find it interesting.

Surprising Share Of Canadians Support EU Membership New polling suggests Canadians are rapidly warming up to the idea of joining the European Union

With the US-Canada trade war heating up, Canadians are looking for friends elsewhere.

Perhaps surprisingly, nearly half of Canadians say they would support joining the European Union

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Question for the BSky hivemind: I am looking for info on community/shared car chargers. Our resident's association are looking for something that would allow residents to share a charger, and be billed accurately for their use. Any pointers greatly appreciated! #EVCharging #Community

“There are no winners in a trade war”. Strong stuff but 100% on the money from Trudeau

Repatriation of British soldiers at Wootton Bassett (now Royal Wootton Bassett)

"20,000 troops from some random country that hasn't fought a war in 30 or 40 years"

The Republicans have two years before the succession in-fighting will rip themselves apart. The Democrats urgently need to sort themselves out with fresh leaders, fresh ideas and reconnect with voters

Welcome to BlueSky @zwjhar.bsky.social

Give him a follow 👇🏻👏🏻

The irony being Zelenskyy was following custom and practice. It’s the norm for heads of government to wear military garb in diplomatic settings whilst their country is at war.

Good to be out this morning in Fairwater. Quite a few conversations about the international picture and the need for a strong UK in the face of global insecurity.

Dydd Gŵl Dewi Hapus

GMB WIN 🚨: Old Bailey cleaners secure victory in fight against outsourcing ✊

Cleaning staff were due to be transferred to contractor OCS on Monday - leaving them at risk of worse pay and conditions than their directly employed colleagues 🧹

“The only minority destroying America is the billionaires”

Great line.

I think we’ll see a lot more of this guy in US politics.

This wasn’t a “mistake” - if you embark on reckless reform the consequences are obvious

Correlation between per capita margarine consumption and the divorce rate in Maine.

Correlation between the ratings for Two and a Half Men and jet fuel use in Serbia.

Seeing lots of rubbish about vaccines causing autism again. Sigh.

For those who don’t know that correlation does not imply causation, here’s the starting point for a couple of conspiracy theories. Knock yourself out.

For more, see www.tylervigen.com/spurious-cor...