Union Jane
@unionjane.bsky.social
union member, activist, anti-racist, LGBTQ+ ally, environmentalist, slow painter, thinker, reader, jackdaw whisperer.
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All the pearl-clutching about Zohran Mamdani--by right-wingers who elected a half-senile old TV star president--is very amusing. For once the shoe is on the other foot.
November 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
All the pearl-clutching about Zohran Mamdani--by right-wingers who elected a half-senile old TV star president--is very amusing. For once the shoe is on the other foot.
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Welsh-language broadcaster S4C now supports more than 2,500 jobs across Wales, according to new independent research that highlights the channel’s growing economic impact
S4C contributed £150.3 million to the Welsh economy last year - new report
Welsh-language broadcaster S4C now supports more than 2,500 jobs across Wales, according to new independent research that highlights the channel’s growing economic impact. The figure represents an inc...
nation.cymru
November 6, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Welsh-language broadcaster S4C now supports more than 2,500 jobs across Wales, according to new independent research that highlights the channel’s growing economic impact
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JK Rowling getting mad at Glamour (UK) magazine for having trans women on the cover. Shows trans people literally can’t do anything without her having a tantrum. I did like Glamour’s clap back at her though
October 31, 2025 at 9:14 PM
JK Rowling getting mad at Glamour (UK) magazine for having trans women on the cover. Shows trans people literally can’t do anything without her having a tantrum. I did like Glamour’s clap back at her though
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Róisín Murphy pulled from Istanbul festival over recent trans comments https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/27/roisin-murphy-pulled-from-istanbul-festival-over-recent-trans-comments/?utm_content=1761697200&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Róisín Murphy pulled from Istanbul festival over recent trans comments
Róisín Murphy was dropped from a music festival in Istanbul after her recent remarks about a decline in people identifying as transgender.
www.thepinknews.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Róisín Murphy pulled from Istanbul festival over recent trans comments https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/27/roisin-murphy-pulled-from-istanbul-festival-over-recent-trans-comments/?utm_content=1761697200&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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The Blessed Madonna eviscerates Róisín Murphy: 'Keep trans people out of your motherf**king mouth'
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/23/the-blessed-madonna-eviscerates-roisin-murphy-trans/?utm_content=1761555604&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/23/the-blessed-madonna-eviscerates-roisin-murphy-trans/?utm_content=1761555604&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
The Blessed Madonna blasts Róisín Murphy's trans youth post: 'Go f**k yourself'
The Blessed Madonna has ripped into musician Róisín Murphy for a post about the purported decline in young people identifying as transgender.
www.thepinknews.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The Blessed Madonna eviscerates Róisín Murphy: 'Keep trans people out of your motherf**king mouth'
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/23/the-blessed-madonna-eviscerates-roisin-murphy-trans/?utm_content=1761555604&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/23/the-blessed-madonna-eviscerates-roisin-murphy-trans/?utm_content=1761555604&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Solidarity with Unite members at First Cymru. #UniteUnion #FirstCymru
Unite: First Cymru strike will ‘shut down bus network’ across Wales
Unite has warned that strike action by First Cymru staff later this month will “shut down the bus network across huge swathes of the country”, accusing the company of paying “poverty wages” and withholding back pay.
Unite has warned that strike action by First Cymru staff later this month will “shut down the bus network across huge swathes of the country”, accusing the company of paying “poverty wages” and withholding back pay.
Unite: First Cymru strike will ‘shut down bus network’ across Wales
Unite has warned that strike action by First Cymru staff later this month will “shut down the bus network across huge swathes of the country”, accusing the company of paying “poverty wages” and withholding back pay.
swanseabaynews.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Solidarity with Unite members at First Cymru. #UniteUnion #FirstCymru
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Sarah Pochin’s anger not shared by brands who find that more diversity in commercials is great for their bottom line
Reform MP’s claim about ‘adverts full of black and Asian people’ omits profitability for companies
Sarah Pochin’s anger not shared by brands who have found that more diversity in commercials is great for their bottom line
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Sarah Pochin’s anger not shared by brands who find that more diversity in commercials is great for their bottom line
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Well said, Wes! 👏 👏 👏
Not a peep from the Putin Puppet Farage today over his MP’s divisive and racist rhetoric. Not fit to govern.
Not a peep from the Putin Puppet Farage today over his MP’s divisive and racist rhetoric. Not fit to govern.
October 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Well said, Wes! 👏 👏 👏
Not a peep from the Putin Puppet Farage today over his MP’s divisive and racist rhetoric. Not fit to govern.
Not a peep from the Putin Puppet Farage today over his MP’s divisive and racist rhetoric. Not fit to govern.
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“I’m a council house boy and I’m proud to call this home”
This historic victory gives Plaid Cymru huge momentum to deliver the positive change that people are looking for in May 2026.
Lindsay Whittle and Plaid Cymru will work tirelessly for the communities of Caerffili, and the whole of Wales.
This historic victory gives Plaid Cymru huge momentum to deliver the positive change that people are looking for in May 2026.
Lindsay Whittle and Plaid Cymru will work tirelessly for the communities of Caerffili, and the whole of Wales.
October 24, 2025 at 9:56 AM
“I’m a council house boy and I’m proud to call this home”
This historic victory gives Plaid Cymru huge momentum to deliver the positive change that people are looking for in May 2026.
Lindsay Whittle and Plaid Cymru will work tirelessly for the communities of Caerffili, and the whole of Wales.
This historic victory gives Plaid Cymru huge momentum to deliver the positive change that people are looking for in May 2026.
Lindsay Whittle and Plaid Cymru will work tirelessly for the communities of Caerffili, and the whole of Wales.
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Caerffili’s new Member of the Senedd, Lindsay Whittle, has officially arrived at the Senedd! 💪🏴
Bydd Lindsay yn llais cryf i bawb yng Nghaerffili.
The hard work starts now. Lindsay will be a strong voice for every Caerphilly resident.
Bydd Lindsay yn llais cryf i bawb yng Nghaerffili.
The hard work starts now. Lindsay will be a strong voice for every Caerphilly resident.
October 24, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Caerffili’s new Member of the Senedd, Lindsay Whittle, has officially arrived at the Senedd! 💪🏴
Bydd Lindsay yn llais cryf i bawb yng Nghaerffili.
The hard work starts now. Lindsay will be a strong voice for every Caerphilly resident.
Bydd Lindsay yn llais cryf i bawb yng Nghaerffili.
The hard work starts now. Lindsay will be a strong voice for every Caerphilly resident.
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The people of Caerffili saw that Reform UK don’t care about Wales – they're using us as a stepping stone for Farage to get himself into No.10.
Plaid Cymru's team of strong, local champions will always show up for our communities, not just when it suits them for personal gain.
Plaid Cymru's team of strong, local champions will always show up for our communities, not just when it suits them for personal gain.
October 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The people of Caerffili saw that Reform UK don’t care about Wales – they're using us as a stepping stone for Farage to get himself into No.10.
Plaid Cymru's team of strong, local champions will always show up for our communities, not just when it suits them for personal gain.
Plaid Cymru's team of strong, local champions will always show up for our communities, not just when it suits them for personal gain.
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How did we beat Nigel Farage and Reform in Caerphilly? We stood by our convictions | Rhun ap Iorwerth
How did we beat Nigel Farage and Reform in Caerphilly? We stood by our convictions | Rhun ap Iorwerth
Welsh voters have rejected Labour and Starmerite managerialism. By offering hope and not division we showed the populist right can be beaten, says Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of Plaid Cymru
www.theguardian.com
October 25, 2025 at 7:31 AM
How did we beat Nigel Farage and Reform in Caerphilly? We stood by our convictions | Rhun ap Iorwerth
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People across #Wales are ready for change - not the anger and division of Reform, but real leadership that stands up for our nation 🏴
Fairness. Ambition. Real plans for a better future.
It's time for new leadership for Wales. It's time for Plaid Cymru ✊
Fairness. Ambition. Real plans for a better future.
It's time for new leadership for Wales. It's time for Plaid Cymru ✊
October 9, 2025 at 7:09 AM
People across #Wales are ready for change - not the anger and division of Reform, but real leadership that stands up for our nation 🏴
Fairness. Ambition. Real plans for a better future.
It's time for new leadership for Wales. It's time for Plaid Cymru ✊
Fairness. Ambition. Real plans for a better future.
It's time for new leadership for Wales. It's time for Plaid Cymru ✊
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Some graffiti has appeared on the Reform UK office in Caerphilly.
Following a by election last week which Reform lost someone has written “now you can fuck off home”.
Reform had made immigration a key issue in by election.
These pictures are the copyright of Matthew Horwood.
Following a by election last week which Reform lost someone has written “now you can fuck off home”.
Reform had made immigration a key issue in by election.
These pictures are the copyright of Matthew Horwood.
October 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Some graffiti has appeared on the Reform UK office in Caerphilly.
Following a by election last week which Reform lost someone has written “now you can fuck off home”.
Reform had made immigration a key issue in by election.
These pictures are the copyright of Matthew Horwood.
Following a by election last week which Reform lost someone has written “now you can fuck off home”.
Reform had made immigration a key issue in by election.
These pictures are the copyright of Matthew Horwood.
October 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Latest Guardian column looking at the result im Caerphilly is availble here: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Reform swaggered into Caerphilly, ready for a coronation. An unpleasant surprise lay in store | Will Hayward
Predictions of a Reform win were wide of the mark. But Labour’s crushing byelection defeat offers important lessons too, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward
www.theguardian.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Latest Guardian column looking at the result im Caerphilly is availble here: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Shock Caerphilly By-Election Result | For Wales See Wales
YouTube video by For Wales See Wales
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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As usual, top article from a top journalist 👌🏼
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 9:11 AM
As usual, top article from a top journalist 👌🏼
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Try as I might, I can't get Reform to answer a simple question about their candidate in the Caerphilly by-election Llyr Powell.
When did he last have contact with Nathan Gill, the party's former leader in Wales who has admitted taking Russian bribes?
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/why-cant-r...
When did he last have contact with Nathan Gill, the party's former leader in Wales who has admitted taking Russian bribes?
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/why-cant-r...
Why can't Reform answer this question?
Plus predictions for the Caerphilly by-election
willhaywardwales.substack.com
October 19, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Try as I might, I can't get Reform to answer a simple question about their candidate in the Caerphilly by-election Llyr Powell.
When did he last have contact with Nathan Gill, the party's former leader in Wales who has admitted taking Russian bribes?
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/why-cant-r...
When did he last have contact with Nathan Gill, the party's former leader in Wales who has admitted taking Russian bribes?
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/why-cant-r...
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Rwy’ mor falch a mor ddiolchgar bod Cole ac Alison wedi siarad mas mewn modd mor bwerus er mwyn gwneud i Reform ddeall effaith go iawn eu polisïau ar deuluoedd.
Diolch i’r ddau ohonoch chi am godi llais.
Mae Plaid Cymru yn cyd-sefyll gyda chi.
Diolch i’r ddau ohonoch chi am godi llais.
Mae Plaid Cymru yn cyd-sefyll gyda chi.
Dyma beth mae gwleidyddiaeth Reform yn ei olygu: codi ofn ar bobl fel Alison a Cole yn ei milltir sgwâr.
Dydd Iau yma, mae gan bobl Caerffili’r cyfle i sefyll fyny iddyn nhw.
Pleidleisiwch Blaid Cymru am bencampwr lleol, ac i atal Reform. 🏴
Dydd Iau yma, mae gan bobl Caerffili’r cyfle i sefyll fyny iddyn nhw.
Pleidleisiwch Blaid Cymru am bencampwr lleol, ac i atal Reform. 🏴
October 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Rwy’ mor falch a mor ddiolchgar bod Cole ac Alison wedi siarad mas mewn modd mor bwerus er mwyn gwneud i Reform ddeall effaith go iawn eu polisïau ar deuluoedd.
Diolch i’r ddau ohonoch chi am godi llais.
Mae Plaid Cymru yn cyd-sefyll gyda chi.
Diolch i’r ddau ohonoch chi am godi llais.
Mae Plaid Cymru yn cyd-sefyll gyda chi.
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The polls are clear: only Plaid Cymru can stop Reform. 📊‼️
Lindsay Whittle is a strong voice for his community, and as a Member of the Senedd he will always put Caerphilly first.
To elect a local champion and stop Reform’s division - vote Plaid Cymru tomorrow! 🏴💚✨
Lindsay Whittle is a strong voice for his community, and as a Member of the Senedd he will always put Caerphilly first.
To elect a local champion and stop Reform’s division - vote Plaid Cymru tomorrow! 🏴💚✨
October 22, 2025 at 7:20 AM
The polls are clear: only Plaid Cymru can stop Reform. 📊‼️
Lindsay Whittle is a strong voice for his community, and as a Member of the Senedd he will always put Caerphilly first.
To elect a local champion and stop Reform’s division - vote Plaid Cymru tomorrow! 🏴💚✨
Lindsay Whittle is a strong voice for his community, and as a Member of the Senedd he will always put Caerphilly first.
To elect a local champion and stop Reform’s division - vote Plaid Cymru tomorrow! 🏴💚✨
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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.
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
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.
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.
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‼️Dylai gwleidyddiaeth fod am yr hyn rydych chi'n ei wneud dros eich cymuned.
Mae Lindsay Whittle wedi treulio ei holl fywyd yn sefyll dros Gaerffili - a nawr mae'n barod i fod yn llais cryf iddo yn y Senedd.
🗳️ Pleidleisiwch dros Blaid Cymru ddydd Iau i atal Reform a rhoi Caerffili yn gyntaf.
Mae Lindsay Whittle wedi treulio ei holl fywyd yn sefyll dros Gaerffili - a nawr mae'n barod i fod yn llais cryf iddo yn y Senedd.
🗳️ Pleidleisiwch dros Blaid Cymru ddydd Iau i atal Reform a rhoi Caerffili yn gyntaf.
October 22, 2025 at 1:29 PM
‼️Dylai gwleidyddiaeth fod am yr hyn rydych chi'n ei wneud dros eich cymuned.
Mae Lindsay Whittle wedi treulio ei holl fywyd yn sefyll dros Gaerffili - a nawr mae'n barod i fod yn llais cryf iddo yn y Senedd.
🗳️ Pleidleisiwch dros Blaid Cymru ddydd Iau i atal Reform a rhoi Caerffili yn gyntaf.
Mae Lindsay Whittle wedi treulio ei holl fywyd yn sefyll dros Gaerffili - a nawr mae'n barod i fod yn llais cryf iddo yn y Senedd.
🗳️ Pleidleisiwch dros Blaid Cymru ddydd Iau i atal Reform a rhoi Caerffili yn gyntaf.
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🚨 Caerphilly - vote Plaid Cymru tomorrow! 🗳️
The polls show Plaid Cymru is neck and neck with Reform. ⚠️
Vote Plaid Cymru's Lindsay Whittle for a local champion who will always put the people of Caerphilly first - and to stop Reform.
Every vote counts! 🏴
The polls show Plaid Cymru is neck and neck with Reform. ⚠️
Vote Plaid Cymru's Lindsay Whittle for a local champion who will always put the people of Caerphilly first - and to stop Reform.
Every vote counts! 🏴
October 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
🚨 Caerphilly - vote Plaid Cymru tomorrow! 🗳️
The polls show Plaid Cymru is neck and neck with Reform. ⚠️
Vote Plaid Cymru's Lindsay Whittle for a local champion who will always put the people of Caerphilly first - and to stop Reform.
Every vote counts! 🏴
The polls show Plaid Cymru is neck and neck with Reform. ⚠️
Vote Plaid Cymru's Lindsay Whittle for a local champion who will always put the people of Caerphilly first - and to stop Reform.
Every vote counts! 🏴