Dylan Wilson-Lewis
@dylanwl.bsky.social
Former Mayor of Aberystwyth (2012-13), Llanilar community councillor, transport campaigner, historian.
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Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 has been travelling thru space for nearly 5 decades! It has passed the outer planets of our solar system, crossed the heliopause (look it up!) and is now travelling through interstellar space. On 13Nov2026, it will have travelled 1 light-day from Earth! #science #space
November 14, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Rejoining Eramsus+ would be a vital step in retaining Britain’s standing in the world and upholding the world renown of our universities. This cultural exchange was essential for cooperation in an increasingly interconnected world. It's time to restore our membership.
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Rejoining Eramsus+ would be a vital step in retaining Britain’s standing in the world and upholding the world renown of our universities. This cultural exchange was essential for cooperation in an increasingly interconnected world. It's time to restore our membership.
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Net zero is one of the many areas where commentators are out-of-touch with public opinion in Britain. There is still broad support for cutting carbon emissions - except from among Reform supporters, who are the outliers.
🧵/ How far does the public support net zero?
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
November 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Net zero is one of the many areas where commentators are out-of-touch with public opinion in Britain. There is still broad support for cutting carbon emissions - except from among Reform supporters, who are the outliers.
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October 2, 2023 at 2:27 PM
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My annual post about how the Morning Star reported the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989
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November 9, 2025 at 9:02 AM
My annual post about how the Morning Star reported the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989
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hatfulofhistory.com/2014/11/07/h...
The irony is that Denmark is very much in the EU. So it seems that we are now trying to replicate a EU member state in terms of border control and immigration policy…
November 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The irony is that Denmark is very much in the EU. So it seems that we are now trying to replicate a EU member state in terms of border control and immigration policy…
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Labour’s reset with the EU may solve this boring, costly nightmare for British businesses.
But EU-phobic Farage and Tories say they would rip that agreement up again.
What an utterly childish response to the damage they’ve done.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
But EU-phobic Farage and Tories say they would rip that agreement up again.
What an utterly childish response to the damage they’ve done.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Plant importers say border delays in Kent could drive up prices and stop deliveries from EU
Traders report long waits at Sevington inspection post and claim trees and shrubs are repeatedly being damaged
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Labour’s reset with the EU may solve this boring, costly nightmare for British businesses.
But EU-phobic Farage and Tories say they would rip that agreement up again.
What an utterly childish response to the damage they’ve done.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
But EU-phobic Farage and Tories say they would rip that agreement up again.
What an utterly childish response to the damage they’ve done.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Have to say.. very tired of this now. We all know Brexit is a shitshow. Nothing is better. No one is happier.
No one who really cared about our country or understood how anything actually worked would do this and then stand around scratching their heads at the mess.
No one who really cared about our country or understood how anything actually worked would do this and then stand around scratching their heads at the mess.
Very amusing to watch Reform complain about all the things wrong with the UK - every one caused by Brexit - without actually mentioning Brexit, as if they happened by magic.
November 8, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Have to say.. very tired of this now. We all know Brexit is a shitshow. Nothing is better. No one is happier.
No one who really cared about our country or understood how anything actually worked would do this and then stand around scratching their heads at the mess.
No one who really cared about our country or understood how anything actually worked would do this and then stand around scratching their heads at the mess.
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“We urgently call for an end to the media narrative that is stoking the flames of division. Journalists and media outlets have a duty to act responsibly and with integrity, especially when it comes to their reporting, headlines and social media output.”
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More than 150 lawyers and refugee NGOs report being ‘pressured into silence’ by far-right protesters
At least two groups supporting UK asylum seekers have closed their offices after credible threats to their safety
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September 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM
“We urgently call for an end to the media narrative that is stoking the flames of division. Journalists and media outlets have a duty to act responsibly and with integrity, especially when it comes to their reporting, headlines and social media output.”
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Raindrops on the compass stone. Photo taken on Glastonbury Tor.
September 20, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Raindrops on the compass stone. Photo taken on Glastonbury Tor.
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We’ve been banned from Reform Party events for two years now. Why does Nigel Farage lie to Congress about this? @bylinetimes.bsky.social @josiah.writes.news
Democrat @raskin.house.gov excoriates Nigel Farage for banning journalists from Reform UK events:
"I'm asking you a direct question. Why do you ban journalists who oppose your views from coming to your events? Why did you tell local government not to do interviews with your local newspaper?"
"I'm asking you a direct question. Why do you ban journalists who oppose your views from coming to your events? Why did you tell local government not to do interviews with your local newspaper?"
September 4, 2025 at 9:09 AM
We’ve been banned from Reform Party events for two years now. Why does Nigel Farage lie to Congress about this? @bylinetimes.bsky.social @josiah.writes.news
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There’s just three days left to respond to a public consultation which could see some west Wales hospitals losing services
Just three days to respond to health board consultation which could change local hospital services
Bruce Sinclair – Local democracy reporter There’s just three days left to respond to a public consultation which could see some west Wales hospitals losing services. One option will see Withybush pati...
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August 28, 2025 at 11:27 AM
There’s just three days left to respond to a public consultation which could see some west Wales hospitals losing services
Good to see this
⚠️ "First Past the Post is not sustainable; not for Labour, and not for the country. We must modernise Westminster and launch a National Commission on Electoral Reform."
🌹 Excellent article for @thefabians.bsky.social by @steveracemp.bsky.social #Labour4PR
🌹 Excellent article for @thefabians.bsky.social by @steveracemp.bsky.social #Labour4PR
Restoring trust | Fabian Society
Fabian Society
fabians.org.uk
August 12, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Good to see this
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The folks who wanted to leave the EU and end free movement - include Farage himself - chose this outcome and are fully responsible for it. And the Mail article repeats the "travel insurance" and "return ticket" falsehoods from the Times article.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
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Starmer urged to stand up to EU over tough holiday checks on Brits
Keir Starmer was challenged to 'stand up' for Britain and fight tough new checks for UK citizens travelling to the EU.
www.dailymail.co.uk
August 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM
The folks who wanted to leave the EU and end free movement - include Farage himself - chose this outcome and are fully responsible for it. And the Mail article repeats the "travel insurance" and "return ticket" falsehoods from the Times article.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
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Where 2024 Labour voters are now:
Still Labour: 52% (5m)
Don't know: 13% (1.3m)
Now Lib Dem: 10% (1.0m)
Now Green: 8% (0.8m)
Now Reform UK: 7% (0.7m)
Now Won't Vote: 4% (0.3m)
Now Conservative: 3% (0.3m)
Now SNP/PC: 2% (0.2m)
Now Other: 1% (0.1m)
Dead: 1% (0.1m)
Still Labour: 52% (5m)
Don't know: 13% (1.3m)
Now Lib Dem: 10% (1.0m)
Now Green: 8% (0.8m)
Now Reform UK: 7% (0.7m)
Now Won't Vote: 4% (0.3m)
Now Conservative: 3% (0.3m)
Now SNP/PC: 2% (0.2m)
Now Other: 1% (0.1m)
Dead: 1% (0.1m)
August 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Where 2024 Labour voters are now:
Still Labour: 52% (5m)
Don't know: 13% (1.3m)
Now Lib Dem: 10% (1.0m)
Now Green: 8% (0.8m)
Now Reform UK: 7% (0.7m)
Now Won't Vote: 4% (0.3m)
Now Conservative: 3% (0.3m)
Now SNP/PC: 2% (0.2m)
Now Other: 1% (0.1m)
Dead: 1% (0.1m)
Still Labour: 52% (5m)
Don't know: 13% (1.3m)
Now Lib Dem: 10% (1.0m)
Now Green: 8% (0.8m)
Now Reform UK: 7% (0.7m)
Now Won't Vote: 4% (0.3m)
Now Conservative: 3% (0.3m)
Now SNP/PC: 2% (0.2m)
Now Other: 1% (0.1m)
Dead: 1% (0.1m)
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Only 29% would back Brexit now
August 3, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Only 29% would back Brexit now
Good to be at Lampeter Food Festival today. Lots of strong public support for @trawslinkcymru.bsky.social
Gwyl Fwyd Llambed 2025 - Lampeter Food Festival 2025
July 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Good to be at Lampeter Food Festival today. Lots of strong public support for @trawslinkcymru.bsky.social
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NEW: Why Liverpool FC can still afford Alexander Isak transfer #lfc
Why Liverpool FC can still afford Alexander Isak transfer
Read here.
www.thisisanfield.com
July 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
NEW: Why Liverpool FC can still afford Alexander Isak transfer #lfc
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Kit Malthouse, "At a time when we've got daily lynchings and expulsions on the West Bank"
"Dozens bing murdered as they beg for aid"
"Can he not also see that he may end up at The Hague because of his inaction"
"Dozens bing murdered as they beg for aid"
"Can he not also see that he may end up at The Hague because of his inaction"
July 22, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Kit Malthouse, "At a time when we've got daily lynchings and expulsions on the West Bank"
"Dozens bing murdered as they beg for aid"
"Can he not also see that he may end up at The Hague because of his inaction"
"Dozens bing murdered as they beg for aid"
"Can he not also see that he may end up at The Hague because of his inaction"
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Clear well evidenced research that the deterioration in online norms in the Musk era is distorting perceptions not just of the Internet but of politics and society. "Many of us are led to believe that society is far more polarized, angry, and deluded than it really is"
Only a small % of people engage in toxic activity online, but they’re responsible for a disproportionate share of hostile or misleading content on nearly every platform
Because super-users are so active, they dominate our collective impression of the internet www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
Because super-users are so active, they dominate our collective impression of the internet www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
Are a few people ruining the internet for the rest of us?
Why does the online world seem so toxic compared with normal life? Our research shows that a small number of divisive accounts could be responsible – and offers a way out
www.theguardian.com
July 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Clear well evidenced research that the deterioration in online norms in the Musk era is distorting perceptions not just of the Internet but of politics and society. "Many of us are led to believe that society is far more polarized, angry, and deluded than it really is"
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Covering the small boats 'deal' without referencing Macron's irrefutably accurate observation that blame for the 'crisis' lies with Brexit involves contortions so violent that the people doing it should be in a circus.
July 11, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Covering the small boats 'deal' without referencing Macron's irrefutably accurate observation that blame for the 'crisis' lies with Brexit involves contortions so violent that the people doing it should be in a circus.
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💥 BREAKING: the Government's English Devolution and Community Empowerment bill will scrap the First Past the Post voting system for mayor and police & crime commissioner elections
👏 This is hugely welcome recognition that First Past the Post is not fit for purpose
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👏 This is hugely welcome recognition that First Past the Post is not fit for purpose
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July 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
💥 BREAKING: the Government's English Devolution and Community Empowerment bill will scrap the First Past the Post voting system for mayor and police & crime commissioner elections
👏 This is hugely welcome recognition that First Past the Post is not fit for purpose
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👏 This is hugely welcome recognition that First Past the Post is not fit for purpose
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Labour MP’s would do well to take note.
@labourlewis.bsky.social @stellacreasy.bsky.social
Meet the NEVLAs – (Never Voting Labour Again) yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/mee...
@labourlewis.bsky.social @stellacreasy.bsky.social
Meet the NEVLAs – (Never Voting Labour Again) yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/mee...
Meet the NEVLAs – (Never Voting Labour Again)
It’s not Reform voters Starmer needs to entice back to the Labour fold, they were never in it. There’s another group he should be worrying about
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
June 27, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Labour MP’s would do well to take note.
@labourlewis.bsky.social @stellacreasy.bsky.social
Meet the NEVLAs – (Never Voting Labour Again) yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/mee...
@labourlewis.bsky.social @stellacreasy.bsky.social
Meet the NEVLAs – (Never Voting Labour Again) yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/mee...