Dr Hefin David MS
@hefindavid.bsky.social
Member of the Senedd for Caerphilly | Aelod o’r Senedd dros Gaerffili | hefin.david@senedd.wales
I’ve written jointly with Chris Evans MP to Liz Kendall, raising concerns about the UK Govt welfare reform plans. Chris has also signed a parliamentary amendment to the Universal Credit and PIP Bill which aims to block the changes from becoming law in their current form.
June 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I’ve written jointly with Chris Evans MP to Liz Kendall, raising concerns about the UK Govt welfare reform plans. Chris has also signed a parliamentary amendment to the Universal Credit and PIP Bill which aims to block the changes from becoming law in their current form.
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From 2016 to 2023 #EngageToChange worked across #Wales to support young people aged 16-25 with a learning difficulty, learning disability and/or autism to gain meaningful employment.
We celebrate the legacy it leaves behind thanks to the brilliant team: ldw.org.uk/engage-to-ch...
We celebrate the legacy it leaves behind thanks to the brilliant team: ldw.org.uk/engage-to-ch...
June 5, 2025 at 11:54 AM
From 2016 to 2023 #EngageToChange worked across #Wales to support young people aged 16-25 with a learning difficulty, learning disability and/or autism to gain meaningful employment.
We celebrate the legacy it leaves behind thanks to the brilliant team: ldw.org.uk/engage-to-ch...
We celebrate the legacy it leaves behind thanks to the brilliant team: ldw.org.uk/engage-to-ch...
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O 2016 i 2023, bu #EngageToChange yn gweithio ledled #Cymru i gefnogi pobl ifanc 16-25 oed ag anhawster dysgu, anabledd dysgu a/neu awtistiaeth i gael cyflogaeth ystyrlon.
Rydym yn dathlu'r etifeddiaeth y mae'n ei gadael ar ôl diolch i'r tîm gwych: ldw.org.uk/cy/engage-to...
Rydym yn dathlu'r etifeddiaeth y mae'n ei gadael ar ôl diolch i'r tîm gwych: ldw.org.uk/cy/engage-to...
June 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
O 2016 i 2023, bu #EngageToChange yn gweithio ledled #Cymru i gefnogi pobl ifanc 16-25 oed ag anhawster dysgu, anabledd dysgu a/neu awtistiaeth i gael cyflogaeth ystyrlon.
Rydym yn dathlu'r etifeddiaeth y mae'n ei gadael ar ôl diolch i'r tîm gwych: ldw.org.uk/cy/engage-to...
Rydym yn dathlu'r etifeddiaeth y mae'n ei gadael ar ôl diolch i'r tîm gwych: ldw.org.uk/cy/engage-to...
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Great to be on @sharpenditv.bsky.social this week to talk about the Welsh language and the 2026 Senedd elections.
I had the opportunity to promote the difference Welsh Labour has made: free prescriptions, opposing PFI, Free School Meals & breakfasts, keeping & increasing EMA, and much more!
I had the opportunity to promote the difference Welsh Labour has made: free prescriptions, opposing PFI, Free School Meals & breakfasts, keeping & increasing EMA, and much more!
May 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Great to be on @sharpenditv.bsky.social this week to talk about the Welsh language and the 2026 Senedd elections.
I had the opportunity to promote the difference Welsh Labour has made: free prescriptions, opposing PFI, Free School Meals & breakfasts, keeping & increasing EMA, and much more!
I had the opportunity to promote the difference Welsh Labour has made: free prescriptions, opposing PFI, Free School Meals & breakfasts, keeping & increasing EMA, and much more!
AVAILABLE NOW: I interviewed award winning journalist @willhaycardiff.bsky.social.
How will the 2026 Senedd election unfold?
Does he support Welsh Independence?
Is he related to Mark Drakeford?
All this and more at the link below:
open.spotify.com/episode/4efe...
How will the 2026 Senedd election unfold?
Does he support Welsh Independence?
Is he related to Mark Drakeford?
All this and more at the link below:
open.spotify.com/episode/4efe...
May 3, 2025 at 8:09 AM
AVAILABLE NOW: I interviewed award winning journalist @willhaycardiff.bsky.social.
How will the 2026 Senedd election unfold?
Does he support Welsh Independence?
Is he related to Mark Drakeford?
All this and more at the link below:
open.spotify.com/episode/4efe...
How will the 2026 Senedd election unfold?
Does he support Welsh Independence?
Is he related to Mark Drakeford?
All this and more at the link below:
open.spotify.com/episode/4efe...
Coming soon: My interview with @willhaycardiff.bsky.social, award winning journalist and author of the book ‘Independent Nation: Should Wales Leave the UK?’
May 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Coming soon: My interview with @willhaycardiff.bsky.social, award winning journalist and author of the book ‘Independent Nation: Should Wales Leave the UK?’
This will be the focus of my campaigning in the year ahead. If you want to join me, my email is hefin.david@senedd.wales
April 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
This will be the focus of my campaigning in the year ahead. If you want to join me, my email is hefin.david@senedd.wales
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'This is a clear attack on freedom of speech and freedom to organise. It is unprecedented for a University to try to close down legitimate trade union activity in this way. It also appears to be evidence of a climate of fear' @hefindavid.bsky.social
nation.cymru/news/cardiff...
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Cardiff University 'may have broken the law' by threatening union
Martin Shipton Cardiff University’s threat to take action against the University and College Union for comments it made to Nation.Cymru could be in breach of a law protecting academic freedom, we have...
nation.cymru
March 19, 2025 at 12:53 PM
'This is a clear attack on freedom of speech and freedom to organise. It is unprecedented for a University to try to close down legitimate trade union activity in this way. It also appears to be evidence of a climate of fear' @hefindavid.bsky.social
nation.cymru/news/cardiff...
nation.cymru/news/cardiff...
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Sir Tom Jones & Labour Senedd member Hefin David share Beard of Wales 2025 title
Beard Liberation Front 28th February Contact BLF Organiser Keith Flett @keithbeard.bsky.social Sir Tom Jones & Labour Senedd member Hefin David share Beard of Wales 2025 title The annual vote which decides the St…
Beard Liberation Front 28th February Contact BLF Organiser Keith Flett @keithbeard.bsky.social Sir Tom Jones & Labour Senedd member Hefin David share Beard of Wales 2025 title The annual vote which decides the St…
Sir Tom Jones & Labour Senedd member Hefin David share Beard of Wales 2025 title
Beard Liberation Front 28th February Contact BLF Organiser Keith Flett @keithbeard.bsky.social Sir Tom Jones & Labour Senedd member Hefin David share Beard of Wales 2025 title The annual vote which decides the St David’s Day Beard of Wales, the Welsh beard that offers the most positive national image, has reached a conclusion with the Final Beard Off round seeing Sir Tom Jones and Labour Senedd member Hefin David tied on 38.5% of the 4,200 votes cast in the on-line poll…
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March 1, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Sir Tom Jones & Labour Senedd member Hefin David share Beard of Wales 2025 title
Beard Liberation Front 28th February Contact BLF Organiser Keith Flett @keithbeard.bsky.social Sir Tom Jones & Labour Senedd member Hefin David share Beard of Wales 2025 title The annual vote which decides the St…
Beard Liberation Front 28th February Contact BLF Organiser Keith Flett @keithbeard.bsky.social Sir Tom Jones & Labour Senedd member Hefin David share Beard of Wales 2025 title The annual vote which decides the St…
A WalesOnline article erroneously claims that Senedd reform is costing £84m. That is in fact the entire 25/26 budget for all of Welsh parliamentary democracy. The Senedd reform element is £6m.
In context, the Welsh Government budget for 25/26 will increase by £1500m. Senedd reform is 0.4% of that.
In context, the Welsh Government budget for 25/26 will increase by £1500m. Senedd reform is 0.4% of that.
March 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
A WalesOnline article erroneously claims that Senedd reform is costing £84m. That is in fact the entire 25/26 budget for all of Welsh parliamentary democracy. The Senedd reform element is £6m.
In context, the Welsh Government budget for 25/26 will increase by £1500m. Senedd reform is 0.4% of that.
In context, the Welsh Government budget for 25/26 will increase by £1500m. Senedd reform is 0.4% of that.
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The Senedd will be lit this evening to mark the third anniversary of the War in Ukraine.
We stand in solidarity with Ukraine today and every day.
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We stand in solidarity with Ukraine today and every day.
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February 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The Senedd will be lit this evening to mark the third anniversary of the War in Ukraine.
We stand in solidarity with Ukraine today and every day.
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We stand in solidarity with Ukraine today and every day.
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Heading for Kyiv gofund.me/2a8c815a
February 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Heading for Kyiv gofund.me/2a8c815a
Very sorry to hear that @janehutt.bsky.social is standing down. She has been nothing but supportive, kind and encouraging since I was first elected in 2016. As chief whip, she deploys her compliments ruthlessly and it seems to work 😆. Best boss I’ve ever had by some margin.
I would like to thank the people of the Vale of Glamorgan for the wonderful support, friendship and opportunities they have given me for over 25 years as their elected Member in the Welsh Parliament/Senedd.
February 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Very sorry to hear that @janehutt.bsky.social is standing down. She has been nothing but supportive, kind and encouraging since I was first elected in 2016. As chief whip, she deploys her compliments ruthlessly and it seems to work 😆. Best boss I’ve ever had by some margin.
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"The university is a ticking time bomb. But the mental health impact assessment of these cuts (another Friday PDF) says we can lean on our line managers. My line manager, a quiet mid-career academic with an international research reputation, is also devastated."
Two Weeks In The Death Spiral Of Cardiff University, by an anonymous academic.
This is truly shocking read.
The Cardiff executive board should hang their heads in shame.
voice.cymru/two-weeks-in...
This is truly shocking read.
The Cardiff executive board should hang their heads in shame.
voice.cymru/two-weeks-in...
Two Weeks In The Death Spiral Of Cardiff University -
Reading Time: 4 minutesBy an anonymous academic. Cover image by Adwitiya Pal On the second day of classes…
voice.cymru
February 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
"The university is a ticking time bomb. But the mental health impact assessment of these cuts (another Friday PDF) says we can lean on our line managers. My line manager, a quiet mid-career academic with an international research reputation, is also devastated."
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(Tentative) good news!
The latest Welsh NHS waiting list data is out.
The longest waits (over 2 years) have fallen by 740 in a month (Nov-Dec). The biggest monthly fall since Feb last year.
Overall waiting lists are down by 1,873.
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The latest Welsh NHS waiting list data is out.
The longest waits (over 2 years) have fallen by 740 in a month (Nov-Dec). The biggest monthly fall since Feb last year.
Overall waiting lists are down by 1,873.
1/2
February 20, 2025 at 11:04 AM
(Tentative) good news!
The latest Welsh NHS waiting list data is out.
The longest waits (over 2 years) have fallen by 740 in a month (Nov-Dec). The biggest monthly fall since Feb last year.
Overall waiting lists are down by 1,873.
1/2
The latest Welsh NHS waiting list data is out.
The longest waits (over 2 years) have fallen by 740 in a month (Nov-Dec). The biggest monthly fall since Feb last year.
Overall waiting lists are down by 1,873.
1/2
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Cardiff UCU:
“Today’s announcement of a £19m cash injection for the sector in Wales makes it even more difficult for Cardiff University’s executive board to plough ahead with its plans to slash 400 jobs and close entire departments and programmes.”
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“Today’s announcement of a £19m cash injection for the sector in Wales makes it even more difficult for Cardiff University’s executive board to plough ahead with its plans to slash 400 jobs and close entire departments and programmes.”
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www.walesonline.co.uk/news/educati...
Universities in Wales given £18.5m government handout
The Welsh Government has announced an extra £18.5m for universities and £500,000 to encourage higher-paying international students as institutions warn of huge deficits and cuts
www.walesonline.co.uk
February 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Cardiff UCU:
“Today’s announcement of a £19m cash injection for the sector in Wales makes it even more difficult for Cardiff University’s executive board to plough ahead with its plans to slash 400 jobs and close entire departments and programmes.”
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www.walesonline.co.uk/news/educati...
“Today’s announcement of a £19m cash injection for the sector in Wales makes it even more difficult for Cardiff University’s executive board to plough ahead with its plans to slash 400 jobs and close entire departments and programmes.”
✊👇
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/educati...
Ministers use diplomatic language to maintain relationships. It’s not something backbenchers need to do. But WG use language to indicate strong intent. The Minister’s statement & funding commitment is a shot across the bows of Cardiff Uni leadership. They are being closely watched 👇
February 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Ministers use diplomatic language to maintain relationships. It’s not something backbenchers need to do. But WG use language to indicate strong intent. The Minister’s statement & funding commitment is a shot across the bows of Cardiff Uni leadership. They are being closely watched 👇
Strong post from Mick. He’s one of the best and will be missed from the Senedd, as will great and true Labour colleagues Joyce Watson, Rebecca Evans, Vaughan Gething, Mark Drakeford, Dawn Bowden, Julie Morgan, Lesley Griffiths & John Griffiths. A lot of talent to lose but we have strength in depth.
February 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Strong post from Mick. He’s one of the best and will be missed from the Senedd, as will great and true Labour colleagues Joyce Watson, Rebecca Evans, Vaughan Gething, Mark Drakeford, Dawn Bowden, Julie Morgan, Lesley Griffiths & John Griffiths. A lot of talent to lose but we have strength in depth.
I taught international students on the Cardiff Met MBA for 8 years. I taught MBA students over the course of 5 years in China and worked in India, where I was welcomed. All of this opinion piece rings sadly true. International students should be equally welcome here.
February 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I taught international students on the Cardiff Met MBA for 8 years. I taught MBA students over the course of 5 years in China and worked in India, where I was welcomed. All of this opinion piece rings sadly true. International students should be equally welcome here.
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It's worth staying on X just to watch Arron Banks endlessly shoot himself in the foot.
February 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
It's worth staying on X just to watch Arron Banks endlessly shoot himself in the foot.
Someone like @richgater.bsky.social is exactly what Cardiff University needs if it is to be a truly inclusive, Welsh based institution. His examination of the experiences of marginalised working class young men is vital and under-researched.
My latest blog post, which was written for the Revaluing Care in the Global Economy project. It was great to be involved in this project and to write a piece that integrates several of my interests, including young men, masculinities, the deficit approach, employment, and social care.
Beyond Deficit: Masculinity and Young Men’s Care Work – Revaluing Care in the Global Economy
www.revaluingcare.org
February 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Someone like @richgater.bsky.social is exactly what Cardiff University needs if it is to be a truly inclusive, Welsh based institution. His examination of the experiences of marginalised working class young men is vital and under-researched.
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PROPOSED CUTS AT CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Here's my speech today on the steps of the Senedd, in support of all those battling proposed cuts at Cardiff University.
These proposals must not go ahead, the University's leadership must listen to its staff, and we need to fix HE in the UK.
fb.watch/xxZu83HLen/
Here's my speech today on the steps of the Senedd, in support of all those battling proposed cuts at Cardiff University.
These proposals must not go ahead, the University's leadership must listen to its staff, and we need to fix HE in the UK.
fb.watch/xxZu83HLen/
fb.watch
February 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
PROPOSED CUTS AT CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Here's my speech today on the steps of the Senedd, in support of all those battling proposed cuts at Cardiff University.
These proposals must not go ahead, the University's leadership must listen to its staff, and we need to fix HE in the UK.
fb.watch/xxZu83HLen/
Here's my speech today on the steps of the Senedd, in support of all those battling proposed cuts at Cardiff University.
These proposals must not go ahead, the University's leadership must listen to its staff, and we need to fix HE in the UK.
fb.watch/xxZu83HLen/
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Damning criticism of Cardiff University’s Prof Wendy Larner from Labour’s Hefin David MS.
Hear hear. 👏👏👏
Hear hear. 👏👏👏
February 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Damning criticism of Cardiff University’s Prof Wendy Larner from Labour’s Hefin David MS.
Hear hear. 👏👏👏
Hear hear. 👏👏👏
My FMQ this week. With the Scottish Govt ditching their plans for a National Care Service at a reported cost of £27m, what is happening in Wales? The Welsh Govt say that they remain committed to an NCS. Where are we now and how do their plans fit with the UK Govt plan to consult on this?
January 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
My FMQ this week. With the Scottish Govt ditching their plans for a National Care Service at a reported cost of £27m, what is happening in Wales? The Welsh Govt say that they remain committed to an NCS. Where are we now and how do their plans fit with the UK Govt plan to consult on this?