Siôn Jobbins
@sionjobbins.bsky.social
Cymraeg yw iaith y Ddinas. 🏴🏙️
Stwff mwy mympwyol ar fy insta.
Stwff mwy mympwyol ar fy insta.
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Germany claims to be getting ready to fight Russia, however it only plans to boost its military from 182k to 260k troops by 2035. It refuses to crackdown on Russian propagandists, it refuses to give Ukraine long requested Taurus missiles, and will start providing weapons to genocidaire Israel again.
November 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Germany claims to be getting ready to fight Russia, however it only plans to boost its military from 182k to 260k troops by 2035. It refuses to crackdown on Russian propagandists, it refuses to give Ukraine long requested Taurus missiles, and will start providing weapons to genocidaire Israel again.
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Russian women are marrying soldiers, sending them to Ukraine and marrying again when they die.
youtu.be/HZmzD-7pK0o?...
youtu.be/HZmzD-7pK0o?...
Black Widows, Coffin Money, and the Business of War in Russia
YouTube video by Ksenia Turkova
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Russian women are marrying soldiers, sending them to Ukraine and marrying again when they die.
youtu.be/HZmzD-7pK0o?...
youtu.be/HZmzD-7pK0o?...
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From today’s Russian papers: “Nearly 7,000 transport companies in Russia on the verge of bankruptcy”, “A record one in four companies have overdue loans”, “decline in civilian sectors of industry.” #ReadingRussia
"Nearly 7,000 transport companies in Russia on verge of bankruptcy” - Russian paper.
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 10:04 AM
From today’s Russian papers: “Nearly 7,000 transport companies in Russia on the verge of bankruptcy”, “A record one in four companies have overdue loans”, “decline in civilian sectors of industry.” #ReadingRussia
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Millionaires group urge Reeves to introduce wealth tax to ‘lift kids of out poverty’.
But Govts listen to the City type.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't grow economic by squeezing the bottom 50%.
But Govts listen to the City type.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't grow economic by squeezing the bottom 50%.
Why a group of wealthy Brits have urged Reeves to introduce a wealth tax
This appeal comes ahead of Reeves’s upcoming Budget announcement in Westminster later this month
www.independent.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Millionaires group urge Reeves to introduce wealth tax to ‘lift kids of out poverty’.
But Govts listen to the City type.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't grow economic by squeezing the bottom 50%.
But Govts listen to the City type.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population.
Poorest 20% pay higher proportion of income in taxes than the richest 20%.
Can't grow economic by squeezing the bottom 50%.
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Corporate funded think-tanks urge govt to cut benefits, pensions, schools meals, public spending; charge for seeing GPs.
Oppose taxes on the rich.
Support subsidies for auto, steel, film, shipbuilding, oil, gas, biomass, semiconductor, internet and other companies.
It is class war.
Oppose taxes on the rich.
Support subsidies for auto, steel, film, shipbuilding, oil, gas, biomass, semiconductor, internet and other companies.
It is class war.
Nothing will change until the political system is freed from the clutches of corporations and the super-rich
The law is being used to enforce existing power structures for the benefit of the few
leftfootforward.org
November 13, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Corporate funded think-tanks urge govt to cut benefits, pensions, schools meals, public spending; charge for seeing GPs.
Oppose taxes on the rich.
Support subsidies for auto, steel, film, shipbuilding, oil, gas, biomass, semiconductor, internet and other companies.
It is class war.
Oppose taxes on the rich.
Support subsidies for auto, steel, film, shipbuilding, oil, gas, biomass, semiconductor, internet and other companies.
It is class war.
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🏴⚽️ 'Dangos ein hiaith a'n diwylliant ar y llwyfan byd-eang'
Mae cefnogwyr Cymru yn dweud y byddan nhw'n 'gyffrous iawn' pe bai i Stadiwm Principality yng Nghaerdydd lwyfannu seremoni agoriadol Euro 2028.
Mae cefnogwyr Cymru yn dweud y byddan nhw'n 'gyffrous iawn' pe bai i Stadiwm Principality yng Nghaerdydd lwyfannu seremoni agoriadol Euro 2028.
November 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
🏴⚽️ 'Dangos ein hiaith a'n diwylliant ar y llwyfan byd-eang'
Mae cefnogwyr Cymru yn dweud y byddan nhw'n 'gyffrous iawn' pe bai i Stadiwm Principality yng Nghaerdydd lwyfannu seremoni agoriadol Euro 2028.
Mae cefnogwyr Cymru yn dweud y byddan nhw'n 'gyffrous iawn' pe bai i Stadiwm Principality yng Nghaerdydd lwyfannu seremoni agoriadol Euro 2028.
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⚠️ Yng Nghymru, mae nifer o deuluoedd yn gwario mwy o arian ar ofal plant nag ar dai.
🏴 Bydd llywodraeth Plaid Cymru yn cyflwyno cynnig gofal plant trawsnewidiol i baratoi plant ar gyfer llwyddiant, rhoi'r rhyddid i rieni ddychwelyd i'r gwaith a helpu i adeiladu cenedl iachach a chyfoethocach.
🏴 Bydd llywodraeth Plaid Cymru yn cyflwyno cynnig gofal plant trawsnewidiol i baratoi plant ar gyfer llwyddiant, rhoi'r rhyddid i rieni ddychwelyd i'r gwaith a helpu i adeiladu cenedl iachach a chyfoethocach.
November 3, 2025 at 11:37 AM
⚠️ Yng Nghymru, mae nifer o deuluoedd yn gwario mwy o arian ar ofal plant nag ar dai.
🏴 Bydd llywodraeth Plaid Cymru yn cyflwyno cynnig gofal plant trawsnewidiol i baratoi plant ar gyfer llwyddiant, rhoi'r rhyddid i rieni ddychwelyd i'r gwaith a helpu i adeiladu cenedl iachach a chyfoethocach.
🏴 Bydd llywodraeth Plaid Cymru yn cyflwyno cynnig gofal plant trawsnewidiol i baratoi plant ar gyfer llwyddiant, rhoi'r rhyddid i rieni ddychwelyd i'r gwaith a helpu i adeiladu cenedl iachach a chyfoethocach.
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It's finally happened.
Christmas cancelled in Kent because Operation Raise the Colours tatty lamp post flags prevent the Christmas lights going up.
www.harrietshamparishcouncil.gov.uk/community/ha...
Christmas cancelled in Kent because Operation Raise the Colours tatty lamp post flags prevent the Christmas lights going up.
www.harrietshamparishcouncil.gov.uk/community/ha...
a white flag with a red cross on it is waving in the wind
ALT: a white flag with a red cross on it is waving in the wind
media.tenor.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
It's finally happened.
Christmas cancelled in Kent because Operation Raise the Colours tatty lamp post flags prevent the Christmas lights going up.
www.harrietshamparishcouncil.gov.uk/community/ha...
Christmas cancelled in Kent because Operation Raise the Colours tatty lamp post flags prevent the Christmas lights going up.
www.harrietshamparishcouncil.gov.uk/community/ha...
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My latest newsletter with all the analysis from a historic Caerphilly byelection
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
Plaid smash Reform to win in Caerphilly
These are the key takeaways from a massive night in Welsh politics
willhaywardwales.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:29 AM
My latest newsletter with all the analysis from a historic Caerphilly byelection
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
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🏴 Plaid Cymru WIN Caerphilly
💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL Caerffili.
Llongyfarchiadau Lindsay Whittle - the new Member of the Senedd for Caerphilly.
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💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL Caerffili.
Llongyfarchiadau Lindsay Whittle - the new Member of the Senedd for Caerphilly.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:17 AM
🏴 Plaid Cymru WIN Caerphilly
💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL Caerffili.
Llongyfarchiadau Lindsay Whittle - the new Member of the Senedd for Caerphilly.
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💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL Caerffili.
Llongyfarchiadau Lindsay Whittle - the new Member of the Senedd for Caerphilly.
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As we remember Aberfan, we are reminded that Wales’ coalmining communities still live in fear of another disaster.
While Reform are calling for the reopening of Wales’ coalmines, they couldn’t even be bothered to show up for this debate on the safety of our coalmining communities.
While Reform are calling for the reopening of Wales’ coalmines, they couldn’t even be bothered to show up for this debate on the safety of our coalmining communities.
October 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
As we remember Aberfan, we are reminded that Wales’ coalmining communities still live in fear of another disaster.
While Reform are calling for the reopening of Wales’ coalmines, they couldn’t even be bothered to show up for this debate on the safety of our coalmining communities.
While Reform are calling for the reopening of Wales’ coalmines, they couldn’t even be bothered to show up for this debate on the safety of our coalmining communities.
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Nelson's Victory crew included a Brazilian and a Russian, 2 Indians, 2 Swiss, 2 Portuguese, 3 Danes and 3 Norwegian sailors. There were 3 Germans, 4 Italians, 6 Swedes, 7 Dutchmen, 9 West Indians and an African, as well as 21 Americans, 63 Irish, 64 Scots, 441 English.... oh, and 3 French men, too.
October 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Nelson's Victory crew included a Brazilian and a Russian, 2 Indians, 2 Swiss, 2 Portuguese, 3 Danes and 3 Norwegian sailors. There were 3 Germans, 4 Italians, 6 Swedes, 7 Dutchmen, 9 West Indians and an African, as well as 21 Americans, 63 Irish, 64 Scots, 441 English.... oh, and 3 French men, too.
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A reminder.
Only 6.9% of people in Wales were born overseas.
Just 2.9% of people in Caerphilly were born overseas.
Whereas 38% of medical consultants in Wales were born overseas.
Immigrants are not holding our NHS back, they are propping it up.
Only 6.9% of people in Wales were born overseas.
Just 2.9% of people in Caerphilly were born overseas.
Whereas 38% of medical consultants in Wales were born overseas.
Immigrants are not holding our NHS back, they are propping it up.
October 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A reminder.
Only 6.9% of people in Wales were born overseas.
Just 2.9% of people in Caerphilly were born overseas.
Whereas 38% of medical consultants in Wales were born overseas.
Immigrants are not holding our NHS back, they are propping it up.
Only 6.9% of people in Wales were born overseas.
Just 2.9% of people in Caerphilly were born overseas.
Whereas 38% of medical consultants in Wales were born overseas.
Immigrants are not holding our NHS back, they are propping it up.
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Tories and Reform want to quit the European Convention on Human Rights.
Since 1980, the ECHR court has heard 29 cases of immigrant deportation. UK won 16. No defeats in the last 5 yrs.
Quitting ECHR won't fix illegal immigration, will destroy our freedoms and rights.
archive.ph/eMg3O
Since 1980, the ECHR court has heard 29 cases of immigrant deportation. UK won 16. No defeats in the last 5 yrs.
Quitting ECHR won't fix illegal immigration, will destroy our freedoms and rights.
archive.ph/eMg3O
Leaving the ECHR won’t fix illegal migration
Half-baked tales of rulings turning on chicken nuggets are no basis for cutting Britain adrift
www.thetimes.com
October 6, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Tories and Reform want to quit the European Convention on Human Rights.
Since 1980, the ECHR court has heard 29 cases of immigrant deportation. UK won 16. No defeats in the last 5 yrs.
Quitting ECHR won't fix illegal immigration, will destroy our freedoms and rights.
archive.ph/eMg3O
Since 1980, the ECHR court has heard 29 cases of immigrant deportation. UK won 16. No defeats in the last 5 yrs.
Quitting ECHR won't fix illegal immigration, will destroy our freedoms and rights.
archive.ph/eMg3O
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#BBCNews - Police break up ring trafficking Kenyans to fight for Russia in Ukraine
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#UkraineWar
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#UkraineWar
Kenyan police break up ring trafficking people to Russia to fight in Ukraine
Recruitment materials, travel documents, and job offer letters were seized during the raid.
www.bbc.com
September 27, 2025 at 11:28 PM
#BBCNews - Police break up ring trafficking Kenyans to fight for Russia in Ukraine
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#UkraineWar
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#UkraineWar
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“Jo Stevens puts on her metaphorical feathered hat and, like a colonial governor speaking to a legislative council back in Victorian times, she just says no”
Vaughan Roderick’s striking assessment of the attitude of the Secretary of State for Wales towards the Welsh Government
Vaughan Roderick’s striking assessment of the attitude of the Secretary of State for Wales towards the Welsh Government
September 28, 2025 at 7:36 AM
“Jo Stevens puts on her metaphorical feathered hat and, like a colonial governor speaking to a legislative council back in Victorian times, she just says no”
Vaughan Roderick’s striking assessment of the attitude of the Secretary of State for Wales towards the Welsh Government
Vaughan Roderick’s striking assessment of the attitude of the Secretary of State for Wales towards the Welsh Government
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Nathan Gill is no fringe politician.
He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.
A Brexit Party MEP.
A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:
"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."
This is a MASSIVE story
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.
A Brexit Party MEP.
A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:
"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."
This is a MASSIVE story
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reform UK's ex-Wales leader Nathan Gill admits pro-Russia bribery
Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Nathan Gill is no fringe politician.
He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.
A Brexit Party MEP.
A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:
"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."
This is a MASSIVE story
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.
A Brexit Party MEP.
A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:
"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."
This is a MASSIVE story
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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In the light of his colleague and Reform's Welsh leader admitting to taking bribes from Russia, is Farage going to be asked about his and his Brexit party MEPs' vote in the EU parliament in 2019 against plans to tackle Russian propaganda?
www.theguardian.com/world/2019/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2019/o...
Brexit party MEPs vote against plans to tackle Russian propaganda
Resolution seeking upgrade of EU counter-disinformation unit nevertheless passes easily
www.theguardian.com
September 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
In the light of his colleague and Reform's Welsh leader admitting to taking bribes from Russia, is Farage going to be asked about his and his Brexit party MEPs' vote in the EU parliament in 2019 against plans to tackle Russian propaganda?
www.theguardian.com/world/2019/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2019/o...
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Young people say rising bills stopping them moving out.
Low wages, insecure jobs and high cost of living. High rents and property prices; water and energy bills, council tax and insurance. Little chance of savings.
No govt curbs profiteering.
Low wages, insecure jobs and high cost of living. High rents and property prices; water and energy bills, council tax and insurance. Little chance of savings.
No govt curbs profiteering.
More young people say rising bills now stopping them moving out
A growing number of young adults now say the rising cost of running a home means they can't afford their own place.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 24, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Young people say rising bills stopping them moving out.
Low wages, insecure jobs and high cost of living. High rents and property prices; water and energy bills, council tax and insurance. Little chance of savings.
No govt curbs profiteering.
Low wages, insecure jobs and high cost of living. High rents and property prices; water and energy bills, council tax and insurance. Little chance of savings.
No govt curbs profiteering.
You've got to have heart of stone not to laugh at Boris Johnson 😂.
Puts ego 1st to support Brexit => Brexit dunned => 1 million Poles leave => gives out visas to non Euros => revives Farage.
Boris killed his own Tory Party and now his own political legacy and career.😂 Loser.
Puts ego 1st to support Brexit => Brexit dunned => 1 million Poles leave => gives out visas to non Euros => revives Farage.
Boris killed his own Tory Party and now his own political legacy and career.😂 Loser.
September 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
You've got to have heart of stone not to laugh at Boris Johnson 😂.
Puts ego 1st to support Brexit => Brexit dunned => 1 million Poles leave => gives out visas to non Euros => revives Farage.
Boris killed his own Tory Party and now his own political legacy and career.😂 Loser.
Puts ego 1st to support Brexit => Brexit dunned => 1 million Poles leave => gives out visas to non Euros => revives Farage.
Boris killed his own Tory Party and now his own political legacy and career.😂 Loser.
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The #caerffili #caerphilly byelection will be one to watch.
#PlaidCymru polling ahead of Reform, with #Labour trailing in 3rd.
#Senedd #ukpol #ukpolitics #Wales #Cymru #WalesPol #Gwleidyddiaeth
nation.cymru/news/plaid-c...
#PlaidCymru polling ahead of Reform, with #Labour trailing in 3rd.
#Senedd #ukpol #ukpolitics #Wales #Cymru #WalesPol #Gwleidyddiaeth
nation.cymru/news/plaid-c...
Plaid Cymru lead ahead of Caerphilly by-election - poll
Plaid Cymru is the frontrunner to win the upcoming Caerphilly Senedd by-election, according to new polling which shows a sharp fall in support for both Labour and the Conservatives. The survey by Find...
nation.cymru
September 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM
The #caerffili #caerphilly byelection will be one to watch.
#PlaidCymru polling ahead of Reform, with #Labour trailing in 3rd.
#Senedd #ukpol #ukpolitics #Wales #Cymru #WalesPol #Gwleidyddiaeth
nation.cymru/news/plaid-c...
#PlaidCymru polling ahead of Reform, with #Labour trailing in 3rd.
#Senedd #ukpol #ukpolitics #Wales #Cymru #WalesPol #Gwleidyddiaeth
nation.cymru/news/plaid-c...
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#BBCNews - How Russia is trying to win over the world beyond the West
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
If you are familiar with #TheGlobalJigsaw you too might remember our episode on the Kremlin's influence operations in Mali www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
If you are familiar with #TheGlobalJigsaw you too might remember our episode on the Kremlin's influence operations in Mali www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
How Russia is trying to win over the world beyond the West
Over the past three years, Russian state-backed news channel RT has expanded its international presence.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 25, 2025 at 6:34 AM
#BBCNews - How Russia is trying to win over the world beyond the West
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
If you are familiar with #TheGlobalJigsaw you too might remember our episode on the Kremlin's influence operations in Mali www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
If you are familiar with #TheGlobalJigsaw you too might remember our episode on the Kremlin's influence operations in Mali www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
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First it was the nationalisation of steel in Scunthorpe, now it’s Yorkshire.
But where was the urgency of this Labour UK Government when thousands of jobs were on the line in Port Talbot?
Yet another example of Wales being treated unfairly. Our steel communities deserve more.
But where was the urgency of this Labour UK Government when thousands of jobs were on the line in Port Talbot?
Yet another example of Wales being treated unfairly. Our steel communities deserve more.
Government takes control of UK’s third-largest steelworks after collapse into administration
Court ends Sanjeev Gupta’s control of Speciality Steel UK’s operations in South Yorkshire as ministers seek to save 1,450 jobs
www.theguardian.com
August 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
First it was the nationalisation of steel in Scunthorpe, now it’s Yorkshire.
But where was the urgency of this Labour UK Government when thousands of jobs were on the line in Port Talbot?
Yet another example of Wales being treated unfairly. Our steel communities deserve more.
But where was the urgency of this Labour UK Government when thousands of jobs were on the line in Port Talbot?
Yet another example of Wales being treated unfairly. Our steel communities deserve more.
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Gwrandewch ar Catrin Huws, un o Olygyddion Cynorthwyol y Geiriadur, yn trafod rhai o'r geiriau 'newydd' sydd wedi'u cyhoeddi yn ddiweddar ar 'Dros Frecwast' ar BBC Radio Cymru y bore 'ma (www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... gan ddechrau tua 55:40 munud drwy'r rhaglen).
Dros Frecwast - 19/08/2025 - BBC Sounds
Y newyddion diweddaraf yng Nghymru a thu hwnt, gyda Kate Crockett a Dylan Ebenezer.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 19, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Gwrandewch ar Catrin Huws, un o Olygyddion Cynorthwyol y Geiriadur, yn trafod rhai o'r geiriau 'newydd' sydd wedi'u cyhoeddi yn ddiweddar ar 'Dros Frecwast' ar BBC Radio Cymru y bore 'ma (www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... gan ddechrau tua 55:40 munud drwy'r rhaglen).
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Mae angen adolygiad o fodel ariannu sefydliadau addysg uwch Cymru yn ôl Cadeirydd newydd Prifysgolion Cymru
Yn ôl yr Athro Elwen Evans KC sydd newydd ddechrau yn y rôl mae 'heriau mawr' yn wynebu prifysgolion
newyddion.s4c.cymru/article/29652
Yn ôl yr Athro Elwen Evans KC sydd newydd ddechrau yn y rôl mae 'heriau mawr' yn wynebu prifysgolion
newyddion.s4c.cymru/article/29652
'Angen adolygiad o fodel ariannu sefydliadau addysg uwch Cymru'
Mae angen adolygiad o fodel ariannu sefydliadau addysg uwch Cymru yn ôl Cadeirydd newydd Prifysgolion Cymru.
newyddion.s4c.cymru
August 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Mae angen adolygiad o fodel ariannu sefydliadau addysg uwch Cymru yn ôl Cadeirydd newydd Prifysgolion Cymru
Yn ôl yr Athro Elwen Evans KC sydd newydd ddechrau yn y rôl mae 'heriau mawr' yn wynebu prifysgolion
newyddion.s4c.cymru/article/29652
Yn ôl yr Athro Elwen Evans KC sydd newydd ddechrau yn y rôl mae 'heriau mawr' yn wynebu prifysgolion
newyddion.s4c.cymru/article/29652