Meirion Thomas
@penbryn2016.bsky.social
Cymro;Tad a Taid; UK-sceptic; economic development; innovation; LSE & Cardiff University. Director Wales Industrial Communities Alliance.
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The economy and labour market of the South Wales Valleys remain mired in difficulty, with just 46 jobs per 100 residents of working age, a report has stated
Report calls for urgent action to boost employment in South Wales Valleys
The economy and labour market of the South Wales Valleys remain mired in difficulty, with just 46 jobs per 100 residents of working age, a report has stated. Next Steps for the Valleys, the new report...
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November 3, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The economy and labour market of the South Wales Valleys remain mired in difficulty, with just 46 jobs per 100 residents of working age, a report has stated
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A courteous but very impressive rebuke to Nigel Farage from the Bishop of Oxford.
"I heard no compassion in what you said...".
"I disagree profoundly with your attempts to ... increase fear of the stranger in our communities".
Do read.
blogs.oxford.anglican.org/an-open-lett...
"I heard no compassion in what you said...".
"I disagree profoundly with your attempts to ... increase fear of the stranger in our communities".
Do read.
blogs.oxford.anglican.org/an-open-lett...
An open letter to Nigel Farage - Bishop Steven's Blog
Bishop Steven writes an open letter in response to Nigel Farage MP's immigration policy which was launched in Oxford this week.
blogs.oxford.anglican.org
August 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
A courteous but very impressive rebuke to Nigel Farage from the Bishop of Oxford.
"I heard no compassion in what you said...".
"I disagree profoundly with your attempts to ... increase fear of the stranger in our communities".
Do read.
blogs.oxford.anglican.org/an-open-lett...
"I heard no compassion in what you said...".
"I disagree profoundly with your attempts to ... increase fear of the stranger in our communities".
Do read.
blogs.oxford.anglican.org/an-open-lett...
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This is very good from @rafaelbehr.bluesky.social (and more edifying than another Enoch Powell meme).
Before he was elected, I remember talking about what Starmerism would be. The closest I could get was ‘respect’. The problem with that mantra is now emerging.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Before he was elected, I remember talking about what Starmerism would be. The closest I could get was ‘respect’. The problem with that mantra is now emerging.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Keir Starmer is caught in yet another trap of his own making | Rafael Behr
The prime minister’s immigration approach follows a now-familiar pattern: letting fear of a difficult argument get in the way of policy that might work, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
May 14, 2025 at 5:53 AM
This is very good from @rafaelbehr.bluesky.social (and more edifying than another Enoch Powell meme).
Before he was elected, I remember talking about what Starmerism would be. The closest I could get was ‘respect’. The problem with that mantra is now emerging.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Before he was elected, I remember talking about what Starmerism would be. The closest I could get was ‘respect’. The problem with that mantra is now emerging.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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‘Groping’ - #RSThomas
(Frequencies, Macmillan)
#Ymbalfalu #Groping
#Bardd #Barddoniaeth #Cerdd
#Poet #Poetry #Poem
(Frequencies, Macmillan)
#Ymbalfalu #Groping
#Bardd #Barddoniaeth #Cerdd
#Poet #Poetry #Poem
March 19, 2025 at 7:52 AM
‘Groping’ - #RSThomas
(Frequencies, Macmillan)
#Ymbalfalu #Groping
#Bardd #Barddoniaeth #Cerdd
#Poet #Poetry #Poem
(Frequencies, Macmillan)
#Ymbalfalu #Groping
#Bardd #Barddoniaeth #Cerdd
#Poet #Poetry #Poem
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March 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Like Peter Hetherington I’d assumed Labour had a plan to address regional inequalities within England. Instead all we’ve got is a soundbite about generating growth everywhere (which is consistent with widening inequalities) and a renewed focus on the SE 🧵 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The north of England had high hopes for this government. Why is it only offering us crumbs from the south? | Peter Hetherington
Neglect of schemes like the Tyne Bridge restoration contrasts sharply with bullishness over southern projects, says journalist and regional affairs expert Peter Hetherington
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Like Peter Hetherington I’d assumed Labour had a plan to address regional inequalities within England. Instead all we’ve got is a soundbite about generating growth everywhere (which is consistent with widening inequalities) and a renewed focus on the SE 🧵 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Last summer was the safest on Wales’ roads since records began, according to new police statistics
nation.cymru/news/last-su...
nation.cymru/news/last-su...
Last summer was the safest on Wales’ roads since record began
Last summer was the safest on Wales’ roads since records began, according to new police statistics. The latest police recorded collision stats, covering July – September 2024, show collisions on Welsh...
nation.cymru
January 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Last summer was the safest on Wales’ roads since records began, according to new police statistics
nation.cymru/news/last-su...
nation.cymru/news/last-su...
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St Dwynwen’s Day is celebrated very year on 25 January. She was a princess who lived in the 4th century and is the Welsh patron saint of lovers.
Make someone’s day and wish them a Happy Santes Dwynwen Day!
Make someone’s day and wish them a Happy Santes Dwynwen Day!
January 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM
St Dwynwen’s Day is celebrated very year on 25 January. She was a princess who lived in the 4th century and is the Welsh patron saint of lovers.
Make someone’s day and wish them a Happy Santes Dwynwen Day!
Make someone’s day and wish them a Happy Santes Dwynwen Day!
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Cadair Idris this morning from across Cardigan Bay
November 28, 2024 at 8:17 AM
Cadair Idris this morning from across Cardigan Bay
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This is all difficult for Wales. We’re not supposed to criticise farmers.
They are the guardians of the countryside, they provide all the food, they don’t pay any inheritance tax
They’ve got huge assets but little cash ✍️Richard Davies
They are the guardians of the countryside, they provide all the food, they don’t pay any inheritance tax
They’ve got huge assets but little cash ✍️Richard Davies
Oi! I walk past my great grandfather’s farm
Richard Davies It was a shout resounding through my childhood. I’d be walking across a field mushroom picking in the half-light or climbing over a barbed-wire fence with my mate Gareth in tow to get…
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November 25, 2024 at 9:00 PM
This is all difficult for Wales. We’re not supposed to criticise farmers.
They are the guardians of the countryside, they provide all the food, they don’t pay any inheritance tax
They’ve got huge assets but little cash ✍️Richard Davies
They are the guardians of the countryside, they provide all the food, they don’t pay any inheritance tax
They’ve got huge assets but little cash ✍️Richard Davies
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Today has seen the clean up begin after thousands of tonnes of climate enhanced water flooded through the steep - sided Valleys, and the Welsh Government row back on the requirement that farmers plant trees to obtain public subsidy.
November 25, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Today has seen the clean up begin after thousands of tonnes of climate enhanced water flooded through the steep - sided Valleys, and the Welsh Government row back on the requirement that farmers plant trees to obtain public subsidy.
Exciting morning of train travel with TfW.
Aber to Birmingham 9.30 train failed 3 times to get from Machynlleth to Caersws.
We then conclusively broke down at Machynlleth on our third visit in 2 hours. So we all just got in the next train.
A normal exciting journey if you use the service
Aber to Birmingham 9.30 train failed 3 times to get from Machynlleth to Caersws.
We then conclusively broke down at Machynlleth on our third visit in 2 hours. So we all just got in the next train.
A normal exciting journey if you use the service
November 21, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Exciting morning of train travel with TfW.
Aber to Birmingham 9.30 train failed 3 times to get from Machynlleth to Caersws.
We then conclusively broke down at Machynlleth on our third visit in 2 hours. So we all just got in the next train.
A normal exciting journey if you use the service
Aber to Birmingham 9.30 train failed 3 times to get from Machynlleth to Caersws.
We then conclusively broke down at Machynlleth on our third visit in 2 hours. So we all just got in the next train.
A normal exciting journey if you use the service