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Ben Lake
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AS Ceredigion Preseli MP
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Plediodd cyn-arweinydd Reform yng Nghymru, Nathan Gill, yn euog o dderbyn llwgrwobrwyon gan Rwsia.

Mae angen deddfwriaeth gryfach i’n amddiffyn rhag ymyrraeth dramor.

Ond mae’n alwg o’u absenoldeb nad oes gan Reform ddiddordeb mewn dysgu o gamgymeriadau’r gorffennol.
February 10, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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Reform’s ex-leader in Wales, Nathan Gill, was found guilty of accepting Russian bribes.

We need stronger legislation to protect our democracy from foreign interference.

But Reform’s absence from this week’s debate shows they aren’t interested in learning from past failures.
February 10, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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Plaid Cymru MP Ben Lake has criticised Reform UK for being “absent” from a parliamentary debate on Russian interference, in the wake of the jailing of its former Welsh leader Nathan Gill for “treachery"

Lake was speaking in a Westminster Hall debate on Monday re the petition on Russian interference
February 10, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Siomedig dros ben.

Mae menywod a anwyd yn y 1950au wedi dioddef ansicrwydd a chaledi ariannol - heb yn fai arnyn nhw.

Maen nhw’n haeddu’r iawndal teg maent wedi ymgyrchu mor ddiwyd drosto. Dyw ymddiheuriad gwan ddim yn ddigon da.
Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink
Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows
www.bbc.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Deeply disappointing.

1950s-born women have endured real financial hardship and uncertainty through no fault of their own.

They deserve fair and just compensation. An apology simply won’t cut it.
Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink
Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows
www.bbc.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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AI presents benefits, but with an arms race between tech giants, we must adopt a safety-first approach.

Experts warn that so called ‘superintelligence’ could put human safety at risk - that is why an international strategy is needed to protect against unintended consequences.
December 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Mae manteision i AI, ond gyda rhyw fath o ras arfau rhwng cwmnïau mawr, mae’n rhaid rhoi diogelwch yn gyntaf.

Mae arbenigwyr yn rhybuddio y gallai'r hyn a elwir yn ‘superintelligence’ beryglu ein diogelwch.

Dyna pam mae angen strategaeth ryngwladol i'n amddiffyn rhag goblygiadau anfwriadol.
December 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Ahead of this Budget, @plaidcymru.bsky.social called for bold action to help households with the cost of living.

Labour’s measures today fall short of what was needed.

Welsh families won’t feel any difference in their pockets and will continue to be burdened with mounting costs.
November 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Cyn y Gyllideb, galwodd @plaidcymru.bsky.social ar y Canghellor i weithredu go iawn i helpu cartrefi gyda chostau byw.

Mae’r mesurau a gyhoeddwyd gan Lafur heddiw yn bell o fod yn ddigon.

Fydd teuluoedd ledled Cymru ddim yn teimlo gwahaniaeth yn eu pocedi wrth iddynt barhau i wynebu costau uchel.
November 26, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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The extent to which the news media cycle is focusing on Reform rather than the wider strategic goals of Plaid Cymru as the party that actually won is a sign that much of the media and political establishment is going to again end up blindsided by trends that were visible long before
That scene of the Welsh BBC correspondent being the only person interviewing Caerphilly's new Plaid AM while the rest of the media interviewed Reform's loser in the background was far too on the nose.
October 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Pob lwc i Lindsay Whittle 🙌🏼

Lindsay has worked hard for the people of Caerphilly throughout his life. If you live in Caerphilly and want a strong, local champion representing you in the Senedd then vote for Plaid Cymru’s Lindsay Whittle.

Amdani 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
Caerphilly! This is your reminder to vote for your local champion, Lindsay Whittle today 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Polling stations are open until 10pm tonight – don't miss this chance to make your voice count.

🚨 And remember, voting for Plaid Cymru is the only way to stop Reform.
October 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Thirty years ago, horses died and a girl’s gums turned green in West Wales. The cause? Lead poisoning.

Now, it’s happening again.

Episode 1 of Untold: Toxic Legacy is out now.

🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Silent Danger
Podcast Episode · Untold: Toxic Legacy · S3 E1 · 41m
podcasts.apple.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:06 PM
It is shocking that over a third of children in Wales are living in poverty and this number is projected to rise.

Scrapping the two-child benefit cap has been reported to be the most effective way of lifting children out of poverty but Labour has refused to reverse this damaging Tory policy.
October 22, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Mae'n warthus bod dros draean o blant Cymru yn byw mewn tlodi ac mae disgwyl i'r nifer hwn godi.

Mae adroddiadau yn dangos mai diddymu’r cap dau blentyn yw'r ffordd fwyaf effeithiol o godi plant allan o dlodi ond mae Llafur wedi gwrthod gwrthdroi'r polisi Torïaidd niweidiol hwn.
October 22, 2025 at 11:41 AM
💜World Mental Health Day💜
October 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
💜Diwrnod Iechyd Meddwl y Byd💜
October 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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.
October 2, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Neithiwr cafodd y Global Sumud Flotilla ei rhyng-gipio gan Luoedd Arfog Israel, gan dorri cyfraith ryngwladol unwaith eto.

Rydw i wedi ysgrifennu at Lywodraeth y DU i’w hannog i sicrhau bod pawb, gan gynnwys fy etholwr Hannah Schafer, yn cael eu rhyddhau'n ddiogel ac ar unwaith.
October 2, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Mae'r argyfwng dyngarol yn Gaza yn gwaethygu bob dydd.

Mae gan y DU gyfrifoldeb moesol a chyfreithiol i sicrhau bod Israel yn cydymffurfio â chyfraith ryngwladol.

Rhaid parhau i roi pwysau ar Lywodraeth y DU i wneud popeth o fewn ei gallu i roi diwedd ar yr erchyllterau a welwn yn Gaza.
August 28, 2025 at 6:53 AM
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening by the day.

The UK Government has a moral and legal responsibility to ensure Israel complies with international law.

We must continue to put pressure on the UK Government to do everything in its power to put an end to the atrocities seen in Gaza.
August 28, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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🚨 OUT NOW 🚨 Macron and Starmer revive ‘Entente Cordiale'

🇬🇧🇫🇷 MP @benlake.bsky.social, ex-diplomat Peter Westmacott, Flint Global's Francis-Joseph Schichan, & AFP's Adam Plowright join @alaintolhurst.bsky.social & @matildamartin.bsky.social to discuss UK-Franco relations

🎧 Listen: pod.fo/e/2f9785
July 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Powerful moment in PMQs: @benlake.bsky.social
stood up for Brian Buckle, wrongfully convicted, and called for compensation. He supports the cause—join him. Sign here: appeal.org.uk/act-now/comp... #PayUp4TimeSpent
July 9, 2025 at 12:35 PM
July 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Newyddion gwych i borthladd Abergwaun, sy’n chwarae rhan hanfodol yn economi gogledd Sir Benfro. Mae’r buddsoddiad yma’n sicr i’w groesawu!
£20m o fuddsoddiad i ddiweddaru porthladd Abergwaun - BBC Cymru Fyw
Cwmni Stena Line wedi cadarnhau cynlluniau i fuddsoddi £20m o bunnau ym mhorthladd Abergwaun.
www.bbc.com
June 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Fantastic news for Fishguard port which is a critical part of the economy of north Pembrokeshire. The significant investment by @stenaline.bsky.social is most welcome!
Fishguard: £20m bridge investment to secure ferry port's future
A plan to upgrade Fishguard port was ditched in 2018, causing concern about its future.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM