Oedipus Mars
@oedipusmars.bsky.social
Cymro’n syllu ar y byd mawr drwy lens pêl-droed, llenyddiaeth a cherddoriaeth / Welshman imbibing the world through literature, music and football
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Sir John Curtice
"Joining the EU Single Market and Customs Union would give the Labour government a distinct purpose.
There'd be immediate economic benefits and clear electoral difference to Reform Farage and Tories."
Labour needs to ditch the Morgan MacSweeney strategy that is destroying Labour
"Joining the EU Single Market and Customs Union would give the Labour government a distinct purpose.
There'd be immediate economic benefits and clear electoral difference to Reform Farage and Tories."
Labour needs to ditch the Morgan MacSweeney strategy that is destroying Labour
December 4, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Sir John Curtice
"Joining the EU Single Market and Customs Union would give the Labour government a distinct purpose.
There'd be immediate economic benefits and clear electoral difference to Reform Farage and Tories."
Labour needs to ditch the Morgan MacSweeney strategy that is destroying Labour
"Joining the EU Single Market and Customs Union would give the Labour government a distinct purpose.
There'd be immediate economic benefits and clear electoral difference to Reform Farage and Tories."
Labour needs to ditch the Morgan MacSweeney strategy that is destroying Labour
Diolch @jostevenslabour.bsky.social for your insistance on communicating in only one of our national languages, making it clear where you and UKLab stand - in opposition to Wales and even Welsh Labour. Complete lack of respect or awareness.One more piece of evidence for the need for independence. 👏
Cyfathrebu’n ddwyieithog: “Mae bron pawb yn siarad Saesneg”
Wedi i etholwyr ddisgrifio’i phenderfyniad fel un “gwarthus”, mae Jo Stevens wedi cyfiawnhau peidio argraffu gohebiaeth yn ddwyieithog #gwleidyddiaeth
✍️ Rhys Owen
Wedi i etholwyr ddisgrifio’i phenderfyniad fel un “gwarthus”, mae Jo Stevens wedi cyfiawnhau peidio argraffu gohebiaeth yn ddwyieithog #gwleidyddiaeth
✍️ Rhys Owen
Cyfathrebu’n ddwyieithog: “Mae bron pawb yn siarad Saesneg”
Wedi i etholwyr ddisgrifio’i phenderfyniad fel un “gwarthus”, mae Jo Stevens wedi cyfiawnhau peidio argraffu gohebiaeth yn ddwyieithog
golwg.360.cymru
December 4, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Diolch @jostevenslabour.bsky.social for your insistance on communicating in only one of our national languages, making it clear where you and UKLab stand - in opposition to Wales and even Welsh Labour. Complete lack of respect or awareness.One more piece of evidence for the need for independence. 👏
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We kept the receipts. These comments, taken together, paint a picture of the man he is today.
December 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We kept the receipts. These comments, taken together, paint a picture of the man he is today.
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2025: Keir Starmer, "The Brexit vote was a fair democratic expression"
2020: Stewart Hosie, "The UK gov actively avoided looking for evidence that Russia interfered in Brexit" - UK's Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
Keir Starmer now telling lies like Boris Johnson, sad
2020: Stewart Hosie, "The UK gov actively avoided looking for evidence that Russia interfered in Brexit" - UK's Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
Keir Starmer now telling lies like Boris Johnson, sad
December 1, 2025 at 10:44 PM
2025: Keir Starmer, "The Brexit vote was a fair democratic expression"
2020: Stewart Hosie, "The UK gov actively avoided looking for evidence that Russia interfered in Brexit" - UK's Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
Keir Starmer now telling lies like Boris Johnson, sad
2020: Stewart Hosie, "The UK gov actively avoided looking for evidence that Russia interfered in Brexit" - UK's Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
Keir Starmer now telling lies like Boris Johnson, sad
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It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage won’t investigate the Russian infiltration of Reform.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
November 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage won’t investigate the Russian infiltration of Reform.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
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I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
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Arrogance on stilts.
No longer can this be called 'A voluntary union' if English politicians keep denying to recognise a legitimate mandate.
If Westminster cannot say what the mechanism is that we can use to leave, Then it is tantamount to a hostage situation.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
No longer can this be called 'A voluntary union' if English politicians keep denying to recognise a legitimate mandate.
If Westminster cannot say what the mechanism is that we can use to leave, Then it is tantamount to a hostage situation.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
No independence referendum if SNP wins majority, Reeves says
The chancellor has refused to support a second vote if the SNP wins a majority of seats in May.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Arrogance on stilts.
No longer can this be called 'A voluntary union' if English politicians keep denying to recognise a legitimate mandate.
If Westminster cannot say what the mechanism is that we can use to leave, Then it is tantamount to a hostage situation.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
No longer can this be called 'A voluntary union' if English politicians keep denying to recognise a legitimate mandate.
If Westminster cannot say what the mechanism is that we can use to leave, Then it is tantamount to a hostage situation.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
With respect - because it’s pretty obvious where his sympathies lie - but apart from the second bullet there’s nothing uniquely fascist about those actions as presented.
"We are often asked to justify why we call Robinson a fascist, so here goes. Positive comments are always appreciated ..."
via North East Anti Fascists 2
www.facebook.com/groups/12852...
via North East Anti Fascists 2
www.facebook.com/groups/12852...
November 28, 2025 at 10:33 AM
With respect - because it’s pretty obvious where his sympathies lie - but apart from the second bullet there’s nothing uniquely fascist about those actions as presented.
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A quick reminder of who Nigel Farage was most concerned about when Putin's tanks first rolled into Ukraine
November 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
A quick reminder of who Nigel Farage was most concerned about when Putin's tanks first rolled into Ukraine
This is batshit crazy by UK Ministers. The bloody thing’s spiralling with unintended consequences because it’s an Yvette Cooper pet project and huge overreach. What if I then support Sally Roony, do I become a terrorist too for backing a writer? They’re just about dumb enough! #Farenheit451
November 27, 2025 at 8:28 PM
This is batshit crazy by UK Ministers. The bloody thing’s spiralling with unintended consequences because it’s an Yvette Cooper pet project and huge overreach. What if I then support Sally Roony, do I become a terrorist too for backing a writer? They’re just about dumb enough! #Farenheit451
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NEW: Wales’s first minister @prifweinidog.gov.wales backs call for a full investigation into Russian interference.
Wales’s Senedd elections next spring ‘at risk’. @bbcwales.bsky.social report below.
Wales’s Senedd elections next spring ‘at risk’. @bbcwales.bsky.social report below.
November 26, 2025 at 9:25 AM
NEW: Wales’s first minister @prifweinidog.gov.wales backs call for a full investigation into Russian interference.
Wales’s Senedd elections next spring ‘at risk’. @bbcwales.bsky.social report below.
Wales’s Senedd elections next spring ‘at risk’. @bbcwales.bsky.social report below.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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- A 100,000 drop in net migration costs us £7bn
- Scrapping the two-child benefit cap costs us £3bn
What gets more attention?
James O’Brien says 'we have become a ludicrous country'.
- Scrapping the two-child benefit cap costs us £3bn
What gets more attention?
James O’Brien says 'we have become a ludicrous country'.
November 27, 2025 at 11:11 AM
- A 100,000 drop in net migration costs us £7bn
- Scrapping the two-child benefit cap costs us £3bn
What gets more attention?
James O’Brien says 'we have become a ludicrous country'.
- Scrapping the two-child benefit cap costs us £3bn
What gets more attention?
James O’Brien says 'we have become a ludicrous country'.
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This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 30,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 AM
This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 30,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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It’s especially ironic because the lecture is exactly about the ‘paralyzing cowardice’ of today’s elites.
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
It’s especially ironic because the lecture is exactly about the ‘paralyzing cowardice’ of today’s elites.
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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RIP Jimmy Cliff
Jimmy Cliff at the Big Weekend, 2007
Photo: Carl DeAbreu
#jimmycliff #bigweekend #cardiff #wales #caerdydd #cymru #cardiffmusichistory
Jimmy Cliff at the Big Weekend, 2007
Photo: Carl DeAbreu
#jimmycliff #bigweekend #cardiff #wales #caerdydd #cymru #cardiffmusichistory
November 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
RIP Jimmy Cliff
Jimmy Cliff at the Big Weekend, 2007
Photo: Carl DeAbreu
#jimmycliff #bigweekend #cardiff #wales #caerdydd #cymru #cardiffmusichistory
Jimmy Cliff at the Big Weekend, 2007
Photo: Carl DeAbreu
#jimmycliff #bigweekend #cardiff #wales #caerdydd #cymru #cardiffmusichistory
One of the best gig-going nights of my life was seeing Jimmy in Cardiff about 15 years ago. Huna mewn hedd Jimmy.
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
Star of The Harder They Come had hits including You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:06 PM
One of the best gig-going nights of my life was seeing Jimmy in Cardiff about 15 years ago. Huna mewn hedd Jimmy.
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Dear UK: You don’t pay enough taxes to have an NHS that doesn’t run on immigration and immigrant labour.
Sorry to be brutally honest but it’s how it is
Sorry to be brutally honest but it’s how it is
November 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Dear UK: You don’t pay enough taxes to have an NHS that doesn’t run on immigration and immigrant labour.
Sorry to be brutally honest but it’s how it is
Sorry to be brutally honest but it’s how it is
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So the line is that he wasn't getting paid for any of this
November 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
So the line is that he wasn't getting paid for any of this
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Can you imagine how Reform UK would react if a Welsh leader of any other party had been sentenced for 10 years for taking bribes?
Nathan Gill once said he "would never apologise for being patriotic".
Tbf he never said to which country...
Nathan Gill once said he "would never apologise for being patriotic".
Tbf he never said to which country...
November 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Can you imagine how Reform UK would react if a Welsh leader of any other party had been sentenced for 10 years for taking bribes?
Nathan Gill once said he "would never apologise for being patriotic".
Tbf he never said to which country...
Nathan Gill once said he "would never apologise for being patriotic".
Tbf he never said to which country...
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And despite it all,still riding high in the polls. If only people knew/cared. Well done Starmer 👏🤯
November 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
And despite it all,still riding high in the polls. If only people knew/cared. Well done Starmer 👏🤯
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Following Nathan Gill’s guilty plea today, a reminder that @nation.cymru reported his links to Oleh Voloshyn back in March 2023
nation.cymru/news/welsh-p...
nation.cymru/news/welsh-p...
Welsh politician linked to men accused of being Kremlin agents
Luke James A Welsh politician met pro-Russian leaders in Ukraine and Moldova on multiple trips organised by men now accused of being Kremlin agents, Nation.Cymru can reveal. Nathan Gill was a member o...
nation.cymru
September 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Following Nathan Gill’s guilty plea today, a reminder that @nation.cymru reported his links to Oleh Voloshyn back in March 2023
nation.cymru/news/welsh-p...
nation.cymru/news/welsh-p...