Matthew Palmer
@mjpalmer92.bsky.social
Political nerd, working in public affairs in the Welsh housing sector.
A Devonian, happily settled in Wales. Many interests, including: military history, aviation and railways.
A Devonian, happily settled in Wales. Many interests, including: military history, aviation and railways.
Great to hear from different parties on their vision for #Wales at @oxfamgb.bsky.social Cymru.
"How the Senedd can flight injustice and inequality while protecting people ans the planet."
"How the Senedd can flight injustice and inequality while protecting people ans the planet."
November 4, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Great to hear from different parties on their vision for #Wales at @oxfamgb.bsky.social Cymru.
"How the Senedd can flight injustice and inequality while protecting people ans the planet."
"How the Senedd can flight injustice and inequality while protecting people ans the planet."
November 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This is such a shocking news story. ⬇️
Sheffield Hallam University "negotiated directly with a foreign intelligence service to trade... academic freedom for access to the Chinese student market" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
China intimidated UK university to ditch human rights research, documents show
Sheffield Hallam University apologises to Professor Laura Murphy for restricting her academic freedom.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 10:03 AM
This is such a shocking news story. ⬇️
Who has the most powerful passport from @economist.com
UK was 1st in 2015 and now is 8th I wonder what happend after 2015 that could of effected that.....
UK was 1st in 2015 and now is 8th I wonder what happend after 2015 that could of effected that.....
Is it better to have a Singaporean, British or American passport in 2025? | The Intelligence podcast
YouTube video by The Economist
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October 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Who has the most powerful passport from @economist.com
UK was 1st in 2015 and now is 8th I wonder what happend after 2015 that could of effected that.....
UK was 1st in 2015 and now is 8th I wonder what happend after 2015 that could of effected that.....
The abolition of no-fault, no-reason evictions is a huge victory for private renters in England and represents a significant step in the rebalancing of power between landlord and tenant in England. However, renters in Wales won’t feel the benefits of this shift...
October 29, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Thanks @willhaycardiff.bsky.social The after lunch slot at any conference needs someone to bring the energy, and you did that.
Good luck for the next busy 48 hours.
Good luck for the next busy 48 hours.
"As we get closer to the election, you probably won’t find many issues that unite people across the political divide. But one that really does come up time and time again is housing." Award-winning journalist @willhaycardiff.bsky.social on how housing might play a role in the Senedd election.
October 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Thanks @willhaycardiff.bsky.social The after lunch slot at any conference needs someone to bring the energy, and you did that.
Good luck for the next busy 48 hours.
Good luck for the next busy 48 hours.
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Another stonker of a week for us - gaining from the Conservatives and the Green Party in Surrey and from Labour in Preston. The media might not tell you this but the Liberal Democrats are winning all over the place.
This week's by-election scorecard 💪
Lib Dems 7
Reform 1
Con 1
Ind 1
This week's by-election scorecard 💪
Lib Dems 7
Reform 1
Con 1
Ind 1
October 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Another stonker of a week for us - gaining from the Conservatives and the Green Party in Surrey and from Labour in Preston. The media might not tell you this but the Liberal Democrats are winning all over the place.
This week's by-election scorecard 💪
Lib Dems 7
Reform 1
Con 1
Ind 1
This week's by-election scorecard 💪
Lib Dems 7
Reform 1
Con 1
Ind 1
In every part of the UK, the same is true, brick for brick, social homes are the best investment for the future.
Gran’s right. We cannae fix Scotland without bricks and mortar. 🧱 #HousingEmergency
✍️ Tell our party leaders and demand they get building.
🔗 shelterscotland.org/EmailLeaders
✍️ Tell our party leaders and demand they get building.
🔗 shelterscotland.org/EmailLeaders
October 16, 2025 at 12:37 PM
In every part of the UK, the same is true, brick for brick, social homes are the best investment for the future.
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Ming was a great support to me, and I will sincerely miss our regular catchups. He is a true inspiration to us all and I know that he will be very much missed across the House. youtu.be/Jyb-QxOPnjc?...
Tribute to Ming Campbell
YouTube video by Wendy Chamberlain MP
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October 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Ming was a great support to me, and I will sincerely miss our regular catchups. He is a true inspiration to us all and I know that he will be very much missed across the House. youtu.be/Jyb-QxOPnjc?...
Another busy day talking about how important a home is as the foundation that everyone should have.
Our Campaigns team are at the Plaid Cymru annual conference in Swansea this weekend. Every day, we see the impact of unaffordable, unsafe, overcrowded, unstable homes and homelessness. We're here to talk about our vision for ending the housing emergency once and for all.
October 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Another busy day talking about how important a home is as the foundation that everyone should have.
If the next Welsh Government can get housing right, they can provide the safe and secure homes that will give 1000s of people across #Wales the fandation they need to get on.
2/2 Polling from YouGov reveals the public rank housing as joint third most important issue in deciding how they'll vote at next May's election. Read more: sheltercymru.org.uk/tackling-housing-emergency-key-issue
Tackling the housing emergency a key issue for the public, new polling shows - Shelter Cymru
It’s well accepted that tackling the housing emergency is a moral necessity, but new polling from Shelter Cymru and YouGov shows that people in Wales also see it as a key political issue as well – and...
sheltercymru.org.uk
October 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
If the next Welsh Government can get housing right, they can provide the safe and secure homes that will give 1000s of people across #Wales the fandation they need to get on.
Episode 3 is well worth a listen.
I'm not sure why I think that, have a listen and let me know. 😉
#Wales #Cymru
I'm not sure why I think that, have a listen and let me know. 😉
#Wales #Cymru
Have you listened to Shelter Cymru's podcast yet? It's called Fight For Home and it's all about the housing emergency in Wales - what's caused it? How is it affecting people and communities? How do we end it? Have a listen to the trailer here: tinyurl.com/5xk9jepm
September 8, 2025 at 11:06 AM
You can hear me talk about the current round of Shelter Cymru Roadshows on this episode of the Fight For Home podcast. 🎧👇
What does home mean to you?
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September 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
You can hear me talk about the current round of Shelter Cymru Roadshows on this episode of the Fight For Home podcast. 🎧👇
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There is no British social care system. Both social care and health are devolved. #thatsdevolved
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Wes Streeting urged to clarify plans to fix Britain's social care crisis
Silver Voices, a non-profit which has over 10,000 members, warned a review of Britain's care service risked becoming a "farce" unless ministers outlined how it would work
www.mirror.co.uk
August 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
There is no British social care system. Both social care and health are devolved. #thatsdevolved
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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In today’s Russian papers: Russia bans the International Baccalaureate & plans to withdraw from European Convention against Torture. One paper writes: “The authorities are demonstrating Russia is no longer accountable to the global community.” #ReadingRussia
Russia to withdraw from European Convention against Torture
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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August 27, 2025 at 9:25 AM
In today’s Russian papers: Russia bans the International Baccalaureate & plans to withdraw from European Convention against Torture. One paper writes: “The authorities are demonstrating Russia is no longer accountable to the global community.” #ReadingRussia
Living in #Wales #Cymru?
@sheltercymru.bsky.social has a question for you to answer. 👇
Home - What matters to you?
Make sure your voice is heard.
@sheltercymru.bsky.social has a question for you to answer. 👇
Home - What matters to you?
Make sure your voice is heard.
Home - What matters to you?
The Senedd Elections in 2026 will be the most important election affecting housing and homelessness in Wales for a generation. As we gear up to campaign on a variety of important issues, we want to he...
action.sheltercymru.org.uk
August 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Living in #Wales #Cymru?
@sheltercymru.bsky.social has a question for you to answer. 👇
Home - What matters to you?
Make sure your voice is heard.
@sheltercymru.bsky.social has a question for you to answer. 👇
Home - What matters to you?
Make sure your voice is heard.
80 years ago today, the second world war. Came to an end.
Today is #VJday. Today, we remember.
Today is #VJday. Today, we remember.
VJ Day anniversary: Who were the soldiers of the Forgotten Army?
YouTube video by Sky News
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August 15, 2025 at 9:22 AM
80 years ago today, the second world war. Came to an end.
Today is #VJday. Today, we remember.
Today is #VJday. Today, we remember.
The people and objects at the centre of historical events, what a special collection.
The pen that ended WWII: Inside Field Marshal Slim's hidden collection
YouTube video by BFBS Forces News
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August 15, 2025 at 8:22 AM
The people and objects at the centre of historical events, what a special collection.
Home is everything. Vote for it.
Shelter Cymru have launched it calls on all those standing in Wales next year. 👇
Make sure you watch the video right to the end. 😉
Shelter Cymru have launched it calls on all those standing in Wales next year. 👇
Make sure you watch the video right to the end. 😉
Today, at the Eisteddfod #steddfod2025, we're launching a manifesto to rebuild Wales' broken housing system. Here are some Shelter Cymru colleagues explaining why they'll be voting for home at the #SeneddElection on 7 May next year. Home is everything. Vote for it. #VoteForHome bit.ly/3H4Qydo
August 6, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Home is everything. Vote for it.
Shelter Cymru have launched it calls on all those standing in Wales next year. 👇
Make sure you watch the video right to the end. 😉
Shelter Cymru have launched it calls on all those standing in Wales next year. 👇
Make sure you watch the video right to the end. 😉
The logistics of the Glastonbury Festival. 👇 How you turn a farm into a city of 200,000 people and back again.
The Logistics of Music Festivals
YouTube video by Wendover Productions
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July 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The logistics of the Glastonbury Festival. 👇 How you turn a farm into a city of 200,000 people and back again.
Morning grey ☁️ VS afternoon sunshine☀️.
Had a great few days at @airtattoo.bsky.social 2025. Looking forward to #RIAT2026.
Had a great few days at @airtattoo.bsky.social 2025. Looking forward to #RIAT2026.
July 22, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Morning grey ☁️ VS afternoon sunshine☀️.
Had a great few days at @airtattoo.bsky.social 2025. Looking forward to #RIAT2026.
Had a great few days at @airtattoo.bsky.social 2025. Looking forward to #RIAT2026.
UK based battery-powered 🛫 A to B 🛬 flight. Flying into RAF Fairford for RIAT25. 👇 A first of many, a look into the future.
Vertical Aerospace completes world first public airport-to-airport flight
YouTube video by Vertical Aerospace
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July 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM
UK based battery-powered 🛫 A to B 🛬 flight. Flying into RAF Fairford for RIAT25. 👇 A first of many, a look into the future.
We're very pleased to welcome Pakistani JF-17s to RIAT for the first time!
Also this week, a myriad of special flypasts including the debut of the Wedgetail, and final static display additions.
Last chance to buy your RIAT tickets, visit: www.airtattoo.com/tickets-pack...
Bring on RIAT25!
Also this week, a myriad of special flypasts including the debut of the Wedgetail, and final static display additions.
Last chance to buy your RIAT tickets, visit: www.airtattoo.com/tickets-pack...
Bring on RIAT25!
July 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Half of families in temporary accommodation have been trapped there for more than six months. Today we're at the Senedd, handing in our open letter - which has been signed by more than 1,000 people - calling on the First Minister to prioritise tackling the housing emergency.
July 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Half of families in temporary accommodation have been trapped there for more than six months. Today we're at the Senedd, handing in our open letter - which has been signed by more than 1,000 people - calling on the First Minister to prioritise tackling the housing emergency.
It's worth keeping in mind that every day those in the blue light services put themselves at risk to keep others safe.
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July 10, 2025 at 8:08 AM
It's worth keeping in mind that every day those in the blue light services put themselves at risk to keep others safe.