Laura McAllister
@lauramcallister30.bsky.social
UEFA Vice-President and Ex Co member, Cardiff University academic, former footballer. Football, sport, politics 🏴
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“Ar ein colled”: Teyrngedau i Trefor Lloyd-Hughes, cyn-lywydd CBDC
Roedd Trefor Lloyd-Hughes wrth y llyw rhwng 2012 a 2015
✍️ Efan Meilir Owen
Roedd Trefor Lloyd-Hughes wrth y llyw rhwng 2012 a 2015
✍️ Efan Meilir Owen
“Ar ein colled”: Teyrngedau i Trefor Lloyd-Hughes, cyn-lywydd CBDC
Roedd Trefor Lloyd-Hughes wrth y llyw rhwng 2012 a 2015
golwg.360.cymru
November 14, 2025 at 11:45 AM
“Ar ein colled”: Teyrngedau i Trefor Lloyd-Hughes, cyn-lywydd CBDC
Roedd Trefor Lloyd-Hughes wrth y llyw rhwng 2012 a 2015
✍️ Efan Meilir Owen
Roedd Trefor Lloyd-Hughes wrth y llyw rhwng 2012 a 2015
✍️ Efan Meilir Owen
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Laura McAllister: Cynnal gêm agoriadol Ewros 2028 “am roi Cymru ar y map”
Bydd gêm gyntaf y bencampwriaeth yn cael ei chynnal yng Nghaerdydd – ond mae pryder gan rai am effaith treth dwristiaeth y brifddinas
✍️ Efan Meilir Owen
Bydd gêm gyntaf y bencampwriaeth yn cael ei chynnal yng Nghaerdydd – ond mae pryder gan rai am effaith treth dwristiaeth y brifddinas
✍️ Efan Meilir Owen
Laura McAllister: Cynnal gêm agoriadol Ewros 2028 “am roi Cymru ar y map”
Bydd gêm gyntaf y bencampwriaeth yn cael ei chynnal yng Nghaerdydd – ond mae pryder gan rai am effaith treth dwristiaeth y brifddinas
golwg.360.cymru
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Laura McAllister: Cynnal gêm agoriadol Ewros 2028 “am roi Cymru ar y map”
Bydd gêm gyntaf y bencampwriaeth yn cael ei chynnal yng Nghaerdydd – ond mae pryder gan rai am effaith treth dwristiaeth y brifddinas
✍️ Efan Meilir Owen
Bydd gêm gyntaf y bencampwriaeth yn cael ei chynnal yng Nghaerdydd – ond mae pryder gan rai am effaith treth dwristiaeth y brifddinas
✍️ Efan Meilir Owen
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We're going to be recording our next set of pods soon and will be doing a Q & A pod with audience questions.
If you have a question about Welsh politics for @Lauren McEvatt, @lauramcallister30.bsky.social , and Lee Waters, send it over!
If you have a question about Welsh politics for @Lauren McEvatt, @lauramcallister30.bsky.social , and Lee Waters, send it over!
November 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
We're going to be recording our next set of pods soon and will be doing a Q & A pod with audience questions.
If you have a question about Welsh politics for @Lauren McEvatt, @lauramcallister30.bsky.social , and Lee Waters, send it over!
If you have a question about Welsh politics for @Lauren McEvatt, @lauramcallister30.bsky.social , and Lee Waters, send it over!
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A snap election on the old voting system AND 60 members?
With Welsh Government unable to pass its budget, is a snap election the answer? Could four more years on the old system of 60 members tempt Labour and the Conservatives to do a deal? #senedd26 #Cymru #Wales @lauramcallister30.bsky.social
With Welsh Government unable to pass its budget, is a snap election the answer? Could four more years on the old system of 60 members tempt Labour and the Conservatives to do a deal? #senedd26 #Cymru #Wales @lauramcallister30.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 4:38 AM
A snap election on the old voting system AND 60 members?
With Welsh Government unable to pass its budget, is a snap election the answer? Could four more years on the old system of 60 members tempt Labour and the Conservatives to do a deal? #senedd26 #Cymru #Wales @lauramcallister30.bsky.social
With Welsh Government unable to pass its budget, is a snap election the answer? Could four more years on the old system of 60 members tempt Labour and the Conservatives to do a deal? #senedd26 #Cymru #Wales @lauramcallister30.bsky.social
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Is Whitehall pushing Wales towards nationalism? We discuss the working/not working relationship between Welsh and UK Governments in our latest pod with @lauramcallister30.bsky.social Lauren McEvatt and Lee Waters MS
#Cymru #Wales #senedd26
#Cymru #Wales #senedd26
October 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Is Whitehall pushing Wales towards nationalism? We discuss the working/not working relationship between Welsh and UK Governments in our latest pod with @lauramcallister30.bsky.social Lauren McEvatt and Lee Waters MS
#Cymru #Wales #senedd26
#Cymru #Wales #senedd26
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NEW POD: Our latest pod is now out on all podcast apps and YouTube 👇
@lauramcallister30.bsky.social , Lauren, and Lee look at how the parties are choosing their candidates for #Senedd26 and what the candidates need to be braced for in the selection contests and the election. a
youtu.be/zgeNtALQvlc
@lauramcallister30.bsky.social , Lauren, and Lee look at how the parties are choosing their candidates for #Senedd26 and what the candidates need to be braced for in the selection contests and the election. a
youtu.be/zgeNtALQvlc
How are parties choosing their Senedd 2026 candidates?
YouTube video by Welsh Politics Pod
youtu.be
October 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
NEW POD: Our latest pod is now out on all podcast apps and YouTube 👇
@lauramcallister30.bsky.social , Lauren, and Lee look at how the parties are choosing their candidates for #Senedd26 and what the candidates need to be braced for in the selection contests and the election. a
youtu.be/zgeNtALQvlc
@lauramcallister30.bsky.social , Lauren, and Lee look at how the parties are choosing their candidates for #Senedd26 and what the candidates need to be braced for in the selection contests and the election. a
youtu.be/zgeNtALQvlc
My take on the Caerffili by-election and the political state of play six months from the Senedd election: www.walesonline.co.uk/news/news-op...
The 2026 Senedd election will be the most competitive yet | Laura McAllister
The Caerphilly by-election was 'catastrophic' for Labour, 'convincing' for Plaid and signals 'a problem' for Reform. So what does this all mean ahead of next year's May polling day?
www.walesonline.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 8:20 AM
My take on the Caerffili by-election and the political state of play six months from the Senedd election: www.walesonline.co.uk/news/news-op...
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Ymateb @lauramcallister30.bsky.social i canlyniad is-etholiad #Caerffili ar @bbc5live.bsky.social #Senedd26 #Cymru
Prof Laura McAllister responds to the #Caerphilly by-election result on BBC Radio 5 #Wales
Prof Laura McAllister responds to the #Caerphilly by-election result on BBC Radio 5 #Wales
October 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Ymateb @lauramcallister30.bsky.social i canlyniad is-etholiad #Caerffili ar @bbc5live.bsky.social #Senedd26 #Cymru
Prof Laura McAllister responds to the #Caerphilly by-election result on BBC Radio 5 #Wales
Prof Laura McAllister responds to the #Caerphilly by-election result on BBC Radio 5 #Wales
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Here, @lauramcallister30.bsky.social notes "There’s no doubt in my mind that we are seeing a fundamental realignment of Welsh politics. Labour is left in a very invidious position. I think we’re getting close to seeing the end of Labour’s hegemony in Wales."
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Caerphilly byelection could signal ‘fundamental realignment’ of Welsh politics
If Labour loses the Senedd seat, it will be a huge blow for party that has dominated politics in Wales for a century
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Here, @lauramcallister30.bsky.social notes "There’s no doubt in my mind that we are seeing a fundamental realignment of Welsh politics. Labour is left in a very invidious position. I think we’re getting close to seeing the end of Labour’s hegemony in Wales."
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Is-Etholiad Caerffili yn cael ei dadansoddi gan Volkskrant yn yr Iseldiroedd gyda dyfyniadau @lauramcallister30.bsky.social / Prof. Laura McAllister features in this analysis of the Caerphilly by-election in Volkskrant:
www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/h...
www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/h...
Hoe Labour verdween uit de Welshe valleien: ‘Keir Starmer? Die hebben we hier niet gezien’
Vandaag gaan de inwoners van Caerphilly in Wales naar de stembus. Normaliter een futiele aangelegenheid, maar nu kijkt 10 Downing Street gespannen toe: is dit de eerste stap naar de afgrond voor Labou...
www.volkskrant.nl
October 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Is-Etholiad Caerffili yn cael ei dadansoddi gan Volkskrant yn yr Iseldiroedd gyda dyfyniadau @lauramcallister30.bsky.social / Prof. Laura McAllister features in this analysis of the Caerphilly by-election in Volkskrant:
www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/h...
www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/h...
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Penodau newydd ar y ffordd - New episodes on the way soon!
October 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Penodau newydd ar y ffordd - New episodes on the way soon!
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Mae @lauramcallister30.bsky.social yn trafod pwysigrwydd is-etholiad #Caerffili ar @BBCr4today / Prof Laura McAllister discussing the national and UK-wide implications of the looming #Caerphilly by-election on BBC Radio 4's Today programme. #Senedd26 #Cymru #Wales
October 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Mae @lauramcallister30.bsky.social yn trafod pwysigrwydd is-etholiad #Caerffili ar @BBCr4today / Prof Laura McAllister discussing the national and UK-wide implications of the looming #Caerphilly by-election on BBC Radio 4's Today programme. #Senedd26 #Cymru #Wales
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Where did the Senedd's closed list system come from? Lauren McEvatt and @lauramcallister30.bsky.social ask Lee Waters MS to explain why the Labour Party proposed a system that nobody seems to really want.
#Wales #Cymru #Senedd26
#Wales #Cymru #Senedd26
October 16, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Where did the Senedd's closed list system come from? Lauren McEvatt and @lauramcallister30.bsky.social ask Lee Waters MS to explain why the Labour Party proposed a system that nobody seems to really want.
#Wales #Cymru #Senedd26
#Wales #Cymru #Senedd26
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Our latest pod 'Why do we have a new Senedd voting system that no-one wanted?' is now on all the podcast feeds, where @lauramcallister30.bsky.social, Lauren McEvatt and Lee Waters MS discuss the new voting system for #Senedd26 #Wales #Cymru
Also on YouTube! 👇
youtu.be/91MyTLRa0iE
Also on YouTube! 👇
youtu.be/91MyTLRa0iE
Why do we have a new Senedd voting system that no-one wanted?
YouTube video by Welsh Politics Pod
youtu.be
October 8, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Our latest pod 'Why do we have a new Senedd voting system that no-one wanted?' is now on all the podcast feeds, where @lauramcallister30.bsky.social, Lauren McEvatt and Lee Waters MS discuss the new voting system for #Senedd26 #Wales #Cymru
Also on YouTube! 👇
youtu.be/91MyTLRa0iE
Also on YouTube! 👇
youtu.be/91MyTLRa0iE
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Our next pod takes apart the Senedd reform package which sees expansion to 96 members and a new - and universally unpopular - voting system.
So why are the Welsh Conservatives talking about numbers? Lauren, Lee and @lauramcallister30.bsky.social have different takes! #Senedd26 #Cymru #Wales
So why are the Welsh Conservatives talking about numbers? Lauren, Lee and @lauramcallister30.bsky.social have different takes! #Senedd26 #Cymru #Wales
October 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Our next pod takes apart the Senedd reform package which sees expansion to 96 members and a new - and universally unpopular - voting system.
So why are the Welsh Conservatives talking about numbers? Lauren, Lee and @lauramcallister30.bsky.social have different takes! #Senedd26 #Cymru #Wales
So why are the Welsh Conservatives talking about numbers? Lauren, Lee and @lauramcallister30.bsky.social have different takes! #Senedd26 #Cymru #Wales
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Here's our trailer for the pod with @lauramcallister30.bsky.social of @walesgovernance.bsky.social , Lauren McEvatt, and Lee Waters MS 👇
October 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Here's our trailer for the pod with @lauramcallister30.bsky.social of @walesgovernance.bsky.social , Lauren McEvatt, and Lee Waters MS 👇
Coming very soon...
October 1, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Coming very soon...
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@lauramcallister30.bsky.social, said fatigue and frustration had gripped Welsh Labour. “Having been in power for so long, the party hasn’t been able to reinvent itself, modernise itself, refresh itself.” 👇 #Senedd26
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Watching Caerphilly: Welsh byelection may be bellwether for political transformation in UK
Plaid Cymru and Reform are polling above Welsh Labour in race for Senedd seat experts say may be ‘canary in the coalmine’
www.theguardian.com
September 29, 2025 at 11:17 AM
@lauramcallister30.bsky.social, said fatigue and frustration had gripped Welsh Labour. “Having been in power for so long, the party hasn’t been able to reinvent itself, modernise itself, refresh itself.” 👇 #Senedd26
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
New pod alert. Coming soon...
September 28, 2025 at 8:01 AM
New pod alert. Coming soon...
As ever from Lee, a damn good read. Brutally honest but entirely accurate...
June 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM
As ever from Lee, a damn good read. Brutally honest but entirely accurate...
Good time for a reminder of this recommendation from the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales...🤔
June 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Good time for a reminder of this recommendation from the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales...🤔
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“…only a fool is unable to make the direct connection between limited power, policy congruence and better outcomes for citizens.”
Da iawn @lauramcallister30.bsky.social
Da iawn @lauramcallister30.bsky.social
"This leaves Eluned Morgan between a rock and a hard place. Demand more from her Labour colleagues in London and face refusal. Do nothing and risk being even more exposed to the snapping at her ankles from Reform UK & Plaid Cymru" @lauramcallister30.bsky.social
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/news-op...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/news-op...
The huge problems piling up for Welsh Labour | Laura McAllister
The relationship with their UK Government colleagues, the rise of Reform and Plaid Cymru's polling success are just three of the challenges faced by the party as the clock ticks down to voting day
www.walesonline.co.uk
May 17, 2025 at 1:16 PM
“…only a fool is unable to make the direct connection between limited power, policy congruence and better outcomes for citizens.”
Da iawn @lauramcallister30.bsky.social
Da iawn @lauramcallister30.bsky.social
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Excellent analysis as ever from Professor Laura McAllister... Labour in Wales could well be finished by 2026.
May 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Excellent analysis as ever from Professor Laura McAllister... Labour in Wales could well be finished by 2026.