Will Hayward - Wales Journo
@willhaycardiff.bsky.social
Multi-award winning journalist and author based in Cardiff.
I conduct investigative journalism and help people better understand Wales/Cymru.
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Columnist at The Guardian.
I conduct investigative journalism and help people better understand Wales/Cymru.
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Columnist at The Guardian.
This is a clip from inside the Welsh Parliament.
So much to say about this.
For one thing, Mike Hedges is having an absolute mare here.
Jenny Rathbone's facial reactions when he starts praising the USA are incredible. 😮
Andrew RT Davies being the spectre at the feast stuck behind a pillar. 👻
So much to say about this.
For one thing, Mike Hedges is having an absolute mare here.
Jenny Rathbone's facial reactions when he starts praising the USA are incredible. 😮
Andrew RT Davies being the spectre at the feast stuck behind a pillar. 👻
January 6, 2026 at 5:18 PM
This is a clip from inside the Welsh Parliament.
So much to say about this.
For one thing, Mike Hedges is having an absolute mare here.
Jenny Rathbone's facial reactions when he starts praising the USA are incredible. 😮
Andrew RT Davies being the spectre at the feast stuck behind a pillar. 👻
So much to say about this.
For one thing, Mike Hedges is having an absolute mare here.
Jenny Rathbone's facial reactions when he starts praising the USA are incredible. 😮
Andrew RT Davies being the spectre at the feast stuck behind a pillar. 👻
Reform UK's director for Wales has been removed from Cwmbran Community Council for failing to attend meetings.
David Thomas is also goes by the names "DJ Dowster" and "Dr Squeegees" (I am not joking).
Find out more about Dr Squeegees here:
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/special-re...
David Thomas is also goes by the names "DJ Dowster" and "Dr Squeegees" (I am not joking).
Find out more about Dr Squeegees here:
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/special-re...
Special report: Who are Reform in Wales?
We dived into the wild world of Reform UK in Cymru
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January 5, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Reform UK's director for Wales has been removed from Cwmbran Community Council for failing to attend meetings.
David Thomas is also goes by the names "DJ Dowster" and "Dr Squeegees" (I am not joking).
Find out more about Dr Squeegees here:
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/special-re...
David Thomas is also goes by the names "DJ Dowster" and "Dr Squeegees" (I am not joking).
Find out more about Dr Squeegees here:
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/special-re...
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I have made some predictions for what we can expect in Welsh politics in 2026.
I would love to know what you predictions are...
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/the-big-we...
I would love to know what you predictions are...
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The big Welsh politics predictions for 2026
We are in for an interesting year...
willhaywardwales.substack.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:31 AM
I have made some predictions for what we can expect in Welsh politics in 2026.
I would love to know what you predictions are...
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/the-big-we...
I would love to know what you predictions are...
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/the-big-we...
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Excellent analysis of Welsh politics and what we can expect in 2026.
From @willhaycardiff.bsky.social
From @willhaycardiff.bsky.social
I have made some predictions for what we can expect in Welsh politics in 2026.
I would love to know what you predictions are...
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/the-big-we...
I would love to know what you predictions are...
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/the-big-we...
The big Welsh politics predictions for 2026
We are in for an interesting year...
willhaywardwales.substack.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Excellent analysis of Welsh politics and what we can expect in 2026.
From @willhaycardiff.bsky.social
From @willhaycardiff.bsky.social
Reposted by Will Hayward - Wales Journo
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An honest reflection of @willhaycardiff.bsky.social 2025 predictions and some great ones for 2026 watch this space...
#WelshPolitics #Wales #Cymru #SeneddElections #2026
An honest reflection of @willhaycardiff.bsky.social 2025 predictions and some great ones for 2026 watch this space...
#WelshPolitics #Wales #Cymru #SeneddElections #2026
The big Welsh politics predictions for 2026
We are in for an interesting year...
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January 4, 2026 at 9:53 AM
open.substack.com/pub/willhayw...
An honest reflection of @willhaycardiff.bsky.social 2025 predictions and some great ones for 2026 watch this space...
#WelshPolitics #Wales #Cymru #SeneddElections #2026
An honest reflection of @willhaycardiff.bsky.social 2025 predictions and some great ones for 2026 watch this space...
#WelshPolitics #Wales #Cymru #SeneddElections #2026
I have made some predictions for what we can expect in Welsh politics in 2026.
I would love to know what you predictions are...
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/the-big-we...
I would love to know what you predictions are...
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/the-big-we...
The big Welsh politics predictions for 2026
We are in for an interesting year...
willhaywardwales.substack.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:31 AM
I have made some predictions for what we can expect in Welsh politics in 2026.
I would love to know what you predictions are...
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/the-big-we...
I would love to know what you predictions are...
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/the-big-we...
This guy’s substack is well worth a follow
Chatted to my great uncle yesterday – a northern, working-class guy, not that political. I told him my job involved exposing Farage.
His first question was: “who funds him?”
Investigations into Farage’s donors can have a major impact on Reform’s support – as this research has already shown 👇
His first question was: “who funds him?”
Investigations into Farage’s donors can have a major impact on Reform’s support – as this research has already shown 👇
New research reveals the best attack lines to use against Reform
How to stop Farage...
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December 28, 2025 at 8:22 PM
This guy’s substack is well worth a follow
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If you need them, call them.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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I wonder who is the intended 🏴 target of this 'drive by' 🤔😱
'[T]hey often think there will be payback; they may even have been promised it. Perhaps a key seat at the next election, a place on the list for the Senedd elections next May...or even a peerage.'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
'[T]hey often think there will be payback; they may even have been promised it. Perhaps a key seat at the next election, a place on the list for the Senedd elections next May...or even a peerage.'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
As Tory after Tory defects to Nigel Farage, I say this: be careful which turncoats you wish for | Simon Hart
As a chief whip, I came to know a thing or two about those who flee their parties. Often they are more trouble than they are worth, says government chief whip from 2022 to 2024, Simon Hart
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I wonder who is the intended 🏴 target of this 'drive by' 🤔😱
'[T]hey often think there will be payback; they may even have been promised it. Perhaps a key seat at the next election, a place on the list for the Senedd elections next May...or even a peerage.'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
'[T]hey often think there will be payback; they may even have been promised it. Perhaps a key seat at the next election, a place on the list for the Senedd elections next May...or even a peerage.'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
These two tweets were posted at almost exactly the same time.
They say almost exactly the same thing.
One by former Welsh Tory leader Andrew RT Davies.
The other by Reform's Wales director David Thomas.
A defection coming or are they simply getting their instructions from the same source?
They say almost exactly the same thing.
One by former Welsh Tory leader Andrew RT Davies.
The other by Reform's Wales director David Thomas.
A defection coming or are they simply getting their instructions from the same source?
December 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
These two tweets were posted at almost exactly the same time.
They say almost exactly the same thing.
One by former Welsh Tory leader Andrew RT Davies.
The other by Reform's Wales director David Thomas.
A defection coming or are they simply getting their instructions from the same source?
They say almost exactly the same thing.
One by former Welsh Tory leader Andrew RT Davies.
The other by Reform's Wales director David Thomas.
A defection coming or are they simply getting their instructions from the same source?
The latest pod is out.
We recorded before that big poll but I think the title still works.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=almn...
We recorded before that big poll but I think the title still works.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=almn...
Labour are in trouble | For Wales See Wales
YouTube video by For Wales See Wales
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December 18, 2025 at 8:24 AM
The latest pod is out.
We recorded before that big poll but I think the title still works.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=almn...
We recorded before that big poll but I think the title still works.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=almn...
Right let's breakdown this new poll for Wales because there is a lot going on below the headline figures.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Right let's breakdown this new poll for Wales because there is a lot going on below the headline figures.
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Huge new poll puts Plaid ahead of Reform with Labour and the Conservatives on just 10% each. willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/bombshell-...
Bombshell polling for Wales
If this is correct we are seeing a seismic shift
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December 17, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Huge new poll puts Plaid ahead of Reform with Labour and the Conservatives on just 10% each. willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/bombshell-...
No one outside of Wales seems to have picked the ridiculous situation we currently have in Wales regarding waiting lists.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
No one outside of Wales seems to have picked the ridiculous situation we currently have in Wales regarding waiting lists.
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Reform are selling "limited edition" shirts for £340 quid a pop.
You could also win a lunch with Nigel Farage.
If you are of diminutive stature but really hate immigration you are out of luck, they only come in size medium and above.
You could also win a lunch with Nigel Farage.
If you are of diminutive stature but really hate immigration you are out of luck, they only come in size medium and above.
December 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Reform are selling "limited edition" shirts for £340 quid a pop.
You could also win a lunch with Nigel Farage.
If you are of diminutive stature but really hate immigration you are out of luck, they only come in size medium and above.
You could also win a lunch with Nigel Farage.
If you are of diminutive stature but really hate immigration you are out of luck, they only come in size medium and above.
IT'S GOING TO BE VERY HARD FOR REFORM TO FORM THE NEXT WELSH GOV
When looking at Reform's chances of forming a Government following the Senedd election we all know that their only potential coalition parters are the Welsh Conservatives.
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When looking at Reform's chances of forming a Government following the Senedd election we all know that their only potential coalition parters are the Welsh Conservatives.
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The obstacle to Reform that no one is talking about
Plus why has the UK Government given Northern Ireland a much better deal than Wales?
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December 14, 2025 at 9:25 AM
IT'S GOING TO BE VERY HARD FOR REFORM TO FORM THE NEXT WELSH GOV
When looking at Reform's chances of forming a Government following the Senedd election we all know that their only potential coalition parters are the Welsh Conservatives.
1/3
When looking at Reform's chances of forming a Government following the Senedd election we all know that their only potential coalition parters are the Welsh Conservatives.
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If you live #Cymru I highly recommend reading the @willhaycardiff.bsky.social Newsletter to keep up to date on what is actually happening
#Wales #WelshPolitics
If you live #Cymru I highly recommend reading the @willhaycardiff.bsky.social Newsletter to keep up to date on what is actually happening
#Wales #WelshPolitics
The obstacle to Reform that no one is talking about
Plus why has the UK Government given Northern Ireland a much better deal than Wales?
open.substack.com
December 14, 2025 at 8:24 AM
open.substack.com/pub/willhayw...
If you live #Cymru I highly recommend reading the @willhaycardiff.bsky.social Newsletter to keep up to date on what is actually happening
#Wales #WelshPolitics
If you live #Cymru I highly recommend reading the @willhaycardiff.bsky.social Newsletter to keep up to date on what is actually happening
#Wales #WelshPolitics
Reform have a new councillor in Wales (and their first in Blaenau Gwent) after independent Jonathan Millard defected.
This seems to demonstrate a change in outlook for Mr Millard......
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This seems to demonstrate a change in outlook for Mr Millard......
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December 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Reform have a new councillor in Wales (and their first in Blaenau Gwent) after independent Jonathan Millard defected.
This seems to demonstrate a change in outlook for Mr Millard......
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This seems to demonstrate a change in outlook for Mr Millard......
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In the last 6 months, the Welsh Labour Gov has sent 2 letters to their UK Labour colleagues asking them to change local housing allowance back to the 50th percentile (Wales has the fastest growing rents in the UK).
An FoI shows that UK Gov haven't bothered to reply to either.
An FoI shows that UK Gov haven't bothered to reply to either.
Wales watching - The midweek briefing
Exclusive: UK Government ignore two Welsh Gov letters, plus Eluned Morgan does an impression...
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December 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
In the last 6 months, the Welsh Labour Gov has sent 2 letters to their UK Labour colleagues asking them to change local housing allowance back to the 50th percentile (Wales has the fastest growing rents in the UK).
An FoI shows that UK Gov haven't bothered to reply to either.
An FoI shows that UK Gov haven't bothered to reply to either.
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For Wales, See Wales | First Minister of Scotland John Swinney on the pod!
forwalesseewales.buzzsprout.com/2410605/epis...
With John Swinney (whose wife is a big fan of the pod) on his relationship with Plaid's Rhun ap Iorwerth, the Barnett formula and what inspiration they have taken from Wales.
For Wales, See Wales | First Minister of Scotland John Swinney on the pod!
forwalesseewales.buzzsprout.com/2410605/epis...
With John Swinney (whose wife is a big fan of the pod) on his relationship with Plaid's Rhun ap Iorwerth, the Barnett formula and what inspiration they have taken from Wales.
First Minister of Scotland John Swinney on the pod! - For Wales, See Wales
This week the pod hosts Scotland’s First Minister. Speaking from a mobile studio at the British Irish Council Summit, John Swinney makes the wonderful confession that his wife is a big fan of For Wale...
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December 11, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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For Wales, See Wales | First Minister of Scotland John Swinney on the pod!
forwalesseewales.buzzsprout.com/2410605/epis...
With John Swinney (whose wife is a big fan of the pod) on his relationship with Plaid's Rhun ap Iorwerth, the Barnett formula and what inspiration they have taken from Wales.
For Wales, See Wales | First Minister of Scotland John Swinney on the pod!
forwalesseewales.buzzsprout.com/2410605/epis...
With John Swinney (whose wife is a big fan of the pod) on his relationship with Plaid's Rhun ap Iorwerth, the Barnett formula and what inspiration they have taken from Wales.
We had the First Minister of Scotland John Swinney on the pod this week.
Was a fascinating chat including the question of why Scotland gets a much better deal out of the union than Wales. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tWh...
Was a fascinating chat including the question of why Scotland gets a much better deal out of the union than Wales. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tWh...
December 11, 2025 at 8:59 AM
We had the First Minister of Scotland John Swinney on the pod this week.
Was a fascinating chat including the question of why Scotland gets a much better deal out of the union than Wales. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tWh...
Was a fascinating chat including the question of why Scotland gets a much better deal out of the union than Wales. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tWh...
So it seems there will be no peerage this year for Vaughan Gething.
Perhaps the reaction put Keir Starmer off?
However Kemi Badenoch did nominate former Sec of State for Wales John Redwood.
Here he is in 1993 miming the Welsh national anthem he totally knows the words to...
Perhaps the reaction put Keir Starmer off?
However Kemi Badenoch did nominate former Sec of State for Wales John Redwood.
Here he is in 1993 miming the Welsh national anthem he totally knows the words to...
December 10, 2025 at 8:33 PM
So it seems there will be no peerage this year for Vaughan Gething.
Perhaps the reaction put Keir Starmer off?
However Kemi Badenoch did nominate former Sec of State for Wales John Redwood.
Here he is in 1993 miming the Welsh national anthem he totally knows the words to...
Perhaps the reaction put Keir Starmer off?
However Kemi Badenoch did nominate former Sec of State for Wales John Redwood.
Here he is in 1993 miming the Welsh national anthem he totally knows the words to...