Donna O 🏴
@don007.bsky.social
Business owner. Community Councillor.
Plaid Cymru 🏴Dysgu Cymraeg 🏴
Plaid Cymru 🏴Dysgu Cymraeg 🏴
We deserve better than Reform LTD
Reform have said the'll not name a Welsh leader ahead of the Senedd election.
Instead they say they'll elect a leader afterwards?!
Incredibly disrespectful to Wales.
They are telling the Welsh people: "Vote for us, but if you do, you'll only find out who your First Minister will be after we win"
Instead they say they'll elect a leader afterwards?!
Incredibly disrespectful to Wales.
They are telling the Welsh people: "Vote for us, but if you do, you'll only find out who your First Minister will be after we win"
January 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
We deserve better than Reform LTD
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Reform have said the'll not name a Welsh leader ahead of the Senedd election.
Instead they say they'll elect a leader afterwards?!
Incredibly disrespectful to Wales.
They are telling the Welsh people: "Vote for us, but if you do, you'll only find out who your First Minister will be after we win"
Instead they say they'll elect a leader afterwards?!
Incredibly disrespectful to Wales.
They are telling the Welsh people: "Vote for us, but if you do, you'll only find out who your First Minister will be after we win"
January 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Reform have said the'll not name a Welsh leader ahead of the Senedd election.
Instead they say they'll elect a leader afterwards?!
Incredibly disrespectful to Wales.
They are telling the Welsh people: "Vote for us, but if you do, you'll only find out who your First Minister will be after we win"
Instead they say they'll elect a leader afterwards?!
Incredibly disrespectful to Wales.
They are telling the Welsh people: "Vote for us, but if you do, you'll only find out who your First Minister will be after we win"
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Hillsborough campaigner Phil Scraton refuses OBE
"I could not accept an honour tied in name to the 'British Empire'. In my scholarship and teaching I remain a strong critic of the historical, cultural and political contexts of imperialism and their international legacy." ❤️
"I could not accept an honour tied in name to the 'British Empire'. In my scholarship and teaching I remain a strong critic of the historical, cultural and political contexts of imperialism and their international legacy." ❤️
Hillsborough campaigner Phil Scraton refuses OBE
Hillsborough campaigner Prof Phil Scraton turns down an OBE in the Queen's New Year Honours list.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Hillsborough campaigner Phil Scraton refuses OBE
"I could not accept an honour tied in name to the 'British Empire'. In my scholarship and teaching I remain a strong critic of the historical, cultural and political contexts of imperialism and their international legacy." ❤️
"I could not accept an honour tied in name to the 'British Empire'. In my scholarship and teaching I remain a strong critic of the historical, cultural and political contexts of imperialism and their international legacy." ❤️
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Democide in our times
In England 300,000 people a year die prematurely awaiting hospital appointment.
Govts find money for wars, corporate bailouts/subsidies, tax cuts for the rich but neglect healthcare.
Old, poor sacrificed to the gods of neoliberalism. Casualties of class war.
archive.ph/NWX2g
In England 300,000 people a year die prematurely awaiting hospital appointment.
Govts find money for wars, corporate bailouts/subsidies, tax cuts for the rich but neglect healthcare.
Old, poor sacrificed to the gods of neoliberalism. Casualties of class war.
archive.ph/NWX2g
NHS waiting lists: estimated 340,000 died awaiting treatment in 2022
More than half of people who died in England last year were on an NHS waiting list, according to statistics
www.thetimes.com
December 31, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Democide in our times
In England 300,000 people a year die prematurely awaiting hospital appointment.
Govts find money for wars, corporate bailouts/subsidies, tax cuts for the rich but neglect healthcare.
Old, poor sacrificed to the gods of neoliberalism. Casualties of class war.
archive.ph/NWX2g
In England 300,000 people a year die prematurely awaiting hospital appointment.
Govts find money for wars, corporate bailouts/subsidies, tax cuts for the rich but neglect healthcare.
Old, poor sacrificed to the gods of neoliberalism. Casualties of class war.
archive.ph/NWX2g
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Crazy that we hear about Train Drivers who get £60,000 a year for driving a train.
But we never hear about the boss of Tesco who gets £30,000 a day and doesn't even pay tax in the UK.
Or the £250m a day that the likes of Amazon, Vodafone, BP and Shell don't pay in tax.
But we never hear about the boss of Tesco who gets £30,000 a day and doesn't even pay tax in the UK.
Or the £250m a day that the likes of Amazon, Vodafone, BP and Shell don't pay in tax.
December 24, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Crazy that we hear about Train Drivers who get £60,000 a year for driving a train.
But we never hear about the boss of Tesco who gets £30,000 a day and doesn't even pay tax in the UK.
Or the £250m a day that the likes of Amazon, Vodafone, BP and Shell don't pay in tax.
But we never hear about the boss of Tesco who gets £30,000 a day and doesn't even pay tax in the UK.
Or the £250m a day that the likes of Amazon, Vodafone, BP and Shell don't pay in tax.
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Last newsletter of the year
I make my predictions for Welsh politics in 2025.
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/the-big-20...
I make my predictions for Welsh politics in 2025.
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/the-big-20...
The big 2025 predictions for Wales
Plus what I got right and wrong last year
willhaywardwales.substack.com
December 22, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Last newsletter of the year
I make my predictions for Welsh politics in 2025.
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/the-big-20...
I make my predictions for Welsh politics in 2025.
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/the-big-20...
nation.cymru/opinion/gise...
It’s vital Cymru takes charge of own Police and Justice, the current “England & Wales” set up doesn’t allow us as a country to understand the extent of rapes, abuse and DV or be able to tackle it. #MorePowerToCymru
#DevolvePolicing
#DevolveJustice
#MerciGisele
It’s vital Cymru takes charge of own Police and Justice, the current “England & Wales” set up doesn’t allow us as a country to understand the extent of rapes, abuse and DV or be able to tackle it. #MorePowerToCymru
#DevolvePolicing
#DevolveJustice
#MerciGisele
Gisèle Pelicot asks 'Why?'
Shân Morgain The appalling case of Gisèle Pelicot happened in France, not Wales. But we cannot, must not stand back and say ‘It did not happen here’. For the nature of the Pelicot case shows its horro...
nation.cymru
December 22, 2024 at 9:36 AM
nation.cymru/opinion/gise...
It’s vital Cymru takes charge of own Police and Justice, the current “England & Wales” set up doesn’t allow us as a country to understand the extent of rapes, abuse and DV or be able to tackle it. #MorePowerToCymru
#DevolvePolicing
#DevolveJustice
#MerciGisele
It’s vital Cymru takes charge of own Police and Justice, the current “England & Wales” set up doesn’t allow us as a country to understand the extent of rapes, abuse and DV or be able to tackle it. #MorePowerToCymru
#DevolvePolicing
#DevolveJustice
#MerciGisele
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December 19, 2024 at 11:59 PM
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December 17, 2024 at 7:08 PM
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Third of Yorkshire Water customer bill cash goes on debt & dividend
Similar with other water companies.
Money borrowed to pay dividends, investment neglected, sewage dumped, customers fleeced; aapproved by OFWAT.
Must end the farce. Nationalise without compensation.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Similar with other water companies.
Money borrowed to pay dividends, investment neglected, sewage dumped, customers fleeced; aapproved by OFWAT.
Must end the farce. Nationalise without compensation.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Third of each Yorkshire Water bill goes on debt and dividend
The firm has amassed debts of £6.2bn and paid out dividends worth £522m since 2017-18, figures show.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 14, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Third of Yorkshire Water customer bill cash goes on debt & dividend
Similar with other water companies.
Money borrowed to pay dividends, investment neglected, sewage dumped, customers fleeced; aapproved by OFWAT.
Must end the farce. Nationalise without compensation.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Similar with other water companies.
Money borrowed to pay dividends, investment neglected, sewage dumped, customers fleeced; aapproved by OFWAT.
Must end the farce. Nationalise without compensation.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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UK Labour Govt outflanked by Reform whilst Starmer pursues Tory policies.
Just like the Tories, Starmer refuses to nationalise water
Now Reform calls for nationalisation of Thames Water. That is what Labour should be doing.
Why is Starmer assisting Reform?
archive.ph/B0NhA
Just like the Tories, Starmer refuses to nationalise water
Now Reform calls for nationalisation of Thames Water. That is what Labour should be doing.
Why is Starmer assisting Reform?
archive.ph/B0NhA
Reform UK calls for Thames Water to be renationalised
Populist party’s deputy leader says heavily indebted utility should ‘be put out of its misery’
www.ft.com
December 15, 2024 at 8:53 AM
UK Labour Govt outflanked by Reform whilst Starmer pursues Tory policies.
Just like the Tories, Starmer refuses to nationalise water
Now Reform calls for nationalisation of Thames Water. That is what Labour should be doing.
Why is Starmer assisting Reform?
archive.ph/B0NhA
Just like the Tories, Starmer refuses to nationalise water
Now Reform calls for nationalisation of Thames Water. That is what Labour should be doing.
Why is Starmer assisting Reform?
archive.ph/B0NhA
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Reminder Tesla has the highest death rate per mile of any make of car, more than double the average.
I wonder who recommended this change?
I wonder who recommended this change?
December 14, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Reminder Tesla has the highest death rate per mile of any make of car, more than double the average.
I wonder who recommended this change?
I wonder who recommended this change?
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Jeremy Corbyn is suing Nigel Farage.
RP if you can’t wait to see Nigel Farage bankrupt
RP if you can’t wait to see Nigel Farage bankrupt
December 14, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Jeremy Corbyn is suing Nigel Farage.
RP if you can’t wait to see Nigel Farage bankrupt
RP if you can’t wait to see Nigel Farage bankrupt
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Mi aethon ni i Betws-y-Coed am swper heno 🎄
December 13, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Mi aethon ni i Betws-y-Coed am swper heno 🎄
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So ignoring ICC arrest warrants? How do they get away with this?
www.thenational.scot/news/2479160...
www.thenational.scot/news/2479160...
Labour gave Israel army chief immunity for secret meetings in UK, SNP learn
THE Labour Government secretly met with the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) chief of staff just days after an international arrest warrant was issued…
www.thenational.scot
December 13, 2024 at 7:20 AM
So ignoring ICC arrest warrants? How do they get away with this?
www.thenational.scot/news/2479160...
www.thenational.scot/news/2479160...
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If you watch the Media and believe the opposite of everything they tell you it is almost 100% accurate.
For instance Israel isn't trying to keep the peace, it is invading and trying to start a war.
Thames Water doesn't need bailing out, it needs to go bankrupt.
Works most of the time.
For instance Israel isn't trying to keep the peace, it is invading and trying to start a war.
Thames Water doesn't need bailing out, it needs to go bankrupt.
Works most of the time.
December 11, 2024 at 10:42 PM
If you watch the Media and believe the opposite of everything they tell you it is almost 100% accurate.
For instance Israel isn't trying to keep the peace, it is invading and trying to start a war.
Thames Water doesn't need bailing out, it needs to go bankrupt.
Works most of the time.
For instance Israel isn't trying to keep the peace, it is invading and trying to start a war.
Thames Water doesn't need bailing out, it needs to go bankrupt.
Works most of the time.
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The powers Scotland has means they've been able to restore the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners and scrap the two-child cap to lift children out of poverty.
Why don't Labour want the same? 😔
Only Plaid Cymru can be trusted to do what's right for Wales.
Why don't Labour want the same? 😔
Only Plaid Cymru can be trusted to do what's right for Wales.
December 11, 2024 at 10:08 AM
The powers Scotland has means they've been able to restore the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners and scrap the two-child cap to lift children out of poverty.
Why don't Labour want the same? 😔
Only Plaid Cymru can be trusted to do what's right for Wales.
Why don't Labour want the same? 😔
Only Plaid Cymru can be trusted to do what's right for Wales.
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Proud of what we have built with the Bylines Network in a few short years…
…a complete answer to the billionaire buyout & destruction of local media — our own network of citizen journalism that lets the residents of communities write the news.
Follow all in our starter pack —> go.bsky.app/RWVEKv
…a complete answer to the billionaire buyout & destruction of local media — our own network of citizen journalism that lets the residents of communities write the news.
Follow all in our starter pack —> go.bsky.app/RWVEKv
December 8, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Proud of what we have built with the Bylines Network in a few short years…
…a complete answer to the billionaire buyout & destruction of local media — our own network of citizen journalism that lets the residents of communities write the news.
Follow all in our starter pack —> go.bsky.app/RWVEKv
…a complete answer to the billionaire buyout & destruction of local media — our own network of citizen journalism that lets the residents of communities write the news.
Follow all in our starter pack —> go.bsky.app/RWVEKv
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“I’ve come to realise that my focus now is not on large-scale activism but on a community level – in my job and my personal life. It keeps me sane.”
Some interesting thoughts on what kinds of activism actually work.
Some interesting thoughts on what kinds of activism actually work.
You start by your feet – the making of a community activist
Activism takes many shapes and forms. While many problems of the world may seem huge and overwhelming, hopeful activism in response doesn’t have to be
bylines.cymru
December 8, 2024 at 11:45 AM
“I’ve come to realise that my focus now is not on large-scale activism but on a community level – in my job and my personal life. It keeps me sane.”
Some interesting thoughts on what kinds of activism actually work.
Some interesting thoughts on what kinds of activism actually work.
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Broadcaster Adrian Chiles has made a stirring defence of the Welsh language in a newly published book
Adrian Chiles' beautiful defence of the Welsh language
David Owens Radio presenter and all-round top bloke Adrian Chiles has made a stirring defence of the Welsh language in a new book. His newly-published tome ‘The Curious Columns of Adrian Chiles’ is a ...
nation.cymru
December 6, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Broadcaster Adrian Chiles has made a stirring defence of the Welsh language in a newly published book