Meanwhile, on a rare trip East of Offa’s Dyke, trying to work out whether it’s really a mark of patriotism and respect to festoon the public conveniences in flags?

Anyone else remember when we were told that Brexit was about sovereignty and “taking back control”?

And I simply do not expect a weak failing Westminster government led by a weak natural appeaser of a Prime Minister to stand up against Trump and Vance.

“Will the enlarged Senedd bring better outcomes for the people of Wales?” Paul Silk at @newwales.bsky.social launch

“There is a huge appetite for people coming together to solve our problems - people feel abandoned and not listened to” @leannewood.bsky.social at @newwales.bsky.social launch.

Big turnout at the Senedd for the launch of @newwales.bsky.social

And this is how the votes of remain voters shifted over three elections

One of the eternal verities of Welsh politics - that a presentation from @walesgovernance.bsky.social will include an alluvial plot. This one shows how young voters are driving changing attitudes about on Brexit #5yearson

Judging by what it’s just done on Nye’s head, I’m assuming the seagull is called Wes….

When a failing Union that has nothing to offer the future takes refuge in celebrating the past…

“Charity is a cold grey loveless thing. If a rich man wants to help the poor, he should pay his taxes gladly, not dole out money at a whim.”

Clement Attlee (attrib)

Pre-Budget re-reading…📚

The cost of performative cruelty.

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 2

#BookSky #BookChallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#BookSky #BookChallenge