David Rees
davefrees.bsky.social
David Rees
@davefrees.bsky.social
Senedd Member for Aberavon
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Results of Afan Ogwr Rhondda Labour selection - 1. Huw Irranca-Davies, 2. Buffy Williams, 3. David Rees

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Senior Labour figure comes third in selection contest
The Senedd's deputy presiding officer faces harder task returning to Cardiff Bay at next year's election.
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June 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
FerryFest parade is underway and working its way through Briton Ferry at the start of events today. Great to see everyone enjoying themselves.
May 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM
US will 'move on' from Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon

So, the ‘I will stop the war in 24 hrs’ from .Pres. Trump hasn’t worked and now the US have got an outline agreement to take Ukraine’s mineral resources they’re walking away from peace efforts.
April 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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So, this is how America supports free speech under Trump’s administration.
Protester tasered and arrested at Republican town hall
Six people were removed after congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene took the stage.
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April 16, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Great news as Port Talbot seems to be the preferred choice of port by many Floating Offshore Wind developers . Success could bring thousands of jobs to our area and see our local economy grow.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgqpgyzd4po
t.co
April 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Lovely afternoon in Cefn Cribwr RFC watching the Valley Warriors play Neath Panthers.
March 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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I’m incredibly proud to work with cultural organisation across Cymru.

This additional funding is to enable them to build on the great work they do.

Culture in all its forms is for everyone & as the Minister who started on the shop floor — I’m proud of that.

🔗: www.gov.wales/additional-w...
February 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Reform’s real offer? Continuity chaos - more of the Tory madness/scandals that stopped the country moving forward for the past decade. “Former Reform UK Wales leader charged with bribery” www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Nathan Gill: Former Reform UK Wales leader charged with bribery
The ex-MEP and former UKIP Wales leader is to appear in court on Monday on charges of bribery.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 20, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Good win for the Wizards this afternoon. Aberavon 36 Bridgend 25.
February 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Today I attended the Holocaust service in Cardiff in which we all pledged to what we can to stop this happening again. We must not let hatred be used against any community.
Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.

This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.

Auschwitz took time.
January 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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It is a difficult time for businesses in north Wales and Ireland, and for the community of Holyhead.

We're working together to provide alternatives and minimise the impact on passengers, freight and businesses.

Please read our joint statement with Irish Gov 👇
www.gov.wales/joint-commun...
Joint Communique from the Welsh Government and the Irish Government - Port of Holyhead | GOV.WALES
We have received an update this afternoon from Stena that the Port of Holyhead will not reopen until 15 January at the earliest following the damage sustained during Storm Darragh.
www.gov.wales
December 17, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Llongyfarchiadau i Ffion Chapple o YG Bro Dur ar ei hethol i Senedd Ieuenctid Cymru I gynrychioli Aberavon @YsgolYstalyfera
December 11, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Congratulations to Ffion Chapple from Ysgol Gyfun Bro Dur on her election as Aberafan’s member of the Welsh Youth Parliament.
December 11, 2024 at 1:48 PM
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Sports clubs with facilities damaged by the recent extreme weather can access Welsh Government grant support via Sport Wales.

Clubs can access funding from £300 to £5,000 to help clean and repair sports clubs and facilities.

Deadline: 17th December, 4pm.

www.sport.wales/grants-and-f...
Storm Damage Fund - Grants for sports clubs - Sport Wales
Get up to £5,000 to help clean and repair sports clubs and facilities damaged by recent storms and bad weather. Apply by 4pm on Tuesday 17th December.
www.sport.wales
December 10, 2024 at 7:36 PM
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Many people across Wales are still without power following #StormDarragh.

Energy companies are working to get you connected as soon as possible and we're doing all we can to help them.

I would ask you all to please check in on vulnerable neighbours - and call 101 if you're concerned.
December 9, 2024 at 1:26 PM
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A red weather warning has been issued for parts of Wales.

At 6:45pm on 06/12/2024, the Emergency Alert System will send a message to all mobiles within the affected areas.

The warning means that there is a potential risk to life. Please take care and follow advice to stay safe.
December 6, 2024 at 6:36 PM
Massive congratulations to all involved. What a fantastic achievement. Llongyfarchiadau Cymru
December 3, 2024 at 10:26 PM
A good win for the Wizards today. Final score Aberavon 34 RGC l8
November 30, 2024 at 4:14 PM
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We will be providing grants of £1000 and £500 imminently to those affected by the devastation of #StormBert.

Diolch i'r gwasanaethau brys a gweithwyr y cyngor am eich ymdrechion anhygoel dros y penwythnos.
November 26, 2024 at 4:04 PM
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Our pre-conference drinks reception is in full swing.

Massive thanks to the Senedd‘s Deputy Presiding Officer @davefrees.bsky.social for a great keynote and welcome.

He left us with the task to research the Senedd reforms over the next few years and feed back our findings.

#parl24
November 21, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Delighted to welcome all delegates to their annual conference.
Our pre-conference drinks reception is in full swing.

Massive thanks to the Senedd‘s Deputy Presiding Officer @davefrees.bsky.social for a great keynote and welcome.

He left us with the task to research the Senedd reforms over the next few years and feed back our findings.

#parl24
November 22, 2024 at 3:59 PM
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Sigh - classic fact free nonsense. ‘news’ story here totally fails to mention that Tory plans were for fines of £5k (later reduced to £3k) for each missed heat pump sale. What @Ed_Miliband has done is to reduce that to £500. Headline should read “Miliband slashes Tory boiler tax”
November 22, 2024 at 7:27 AM
A fantastic win & well deserved.
Well, that was some performance!

#Wales

We are top of the Group!
November 19, 2024 at 10:36 PM