Steve Brooks
@steve-brooks.bsky.social
Freelance consultant helping good causes do great things. Views expressed here are personal not those of any organisation I work with.
Caerdydd | Cardiff
www.stevebrooks.co.uk
Caerdydd | Cardiff
www.stevebrooks.co.uk
A public service announcement…
November 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
A public service announcement…
Stripping Andrew of his titles is long overdue, but he still remains 8th in the line to the throne and a counsellor of state (a small set of Royals who can ‘deputise’ for the King constitutionally). He needs to be removed from both.
October 31, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Stripping Andrew of his titles is long overdue, but he still remains 8th in the line to the throne and a counsellor of state (a small set of Royals who can ‘deputise’ for the King constitutionally). He needs to be removed from both.
Diolch yn fawr Llandaff- pleased to receive the local party’s nomination for Caerdydd Penarth.
October 31, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Diolch yn fawr Llandaff- pleased to receive the local party’s nomination for Caerdydd Penarth.
Power to the people: who gets to shape net zero?
I’m really looking forward to chairing a session at this year’s #WalesClimateWeek ‘Power to the people: who gets to shape net zero?’
I’m really looking forward to chairing a session at this year’s #WalesClimateWeek ‘Power to the people: who gets to shape net zero?’
October 29, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Power to the people: who gets to shape net zero?
I’m really looking forward to chairing a session at this year’s #WalesClimateWeek ‘Power to the people: who gets to shape net zero?’
I’m really looking forward to chairing a session at this year’s #WalesClimateWeek ‘Power to the people: who gets to shape net zero?’
Reform UK is quickly becoming a refuge for failed Tory politicians and z-list celebrities desperate for media traction.
Hmm. Politico: "Reform UK has announced that Jeremy Kyle has joined the presenting line up for its party conference in two weeks. Kyle says that he wants to “put a smile back on the face of politics, because it’s a bit bloody miserable isn’t it?”
His show was axed for good reasons...
His show was axed for good reasons...
August 23, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Reform UK is quickly becoming a refuge for failed Tory politicians and z-list celebrities desperate for media traction.
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Disappointing to see a journalist hoping I fail rather than reporting objectively. I’m proud to be putting myself forward with integrity, experience and energy — and I’ll let @welshlabour.bsky.social members decide who they want to represent them. @nation.cymru
April 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Disappointing to see a journalist hoping I fail rather than reporting objectively. I’m proud to be putting myself forward with integrity, experience and energy — and I’ll let @welshlabour.bsky.social members decide who they want to represent them. @nation.cymru
🧵 Thrilled to be speaking on the panel for The Pedestrian Pound today in the Senedd hosted by @livingstreets.bsky.social and sponsored by John Griffiths MS.
#PedestrianPound #LiveableTowns #LocalEconomies #SustainableTransport #PlaceMaking #Wales
#PedestrianPound #LiveableTowns #LocalEconomies #SustainableTransport #PlaceMaking #Wales
April 1, 2025 at 8:06 AM
🧵 Thrilled to be speaking on the panel for The Pedestrian Pound today in the Senedd hosted by @livingstreets.bsky.social and sponsored by John Griffiths MS.
#PedestrianPound #LiveableTowns #LocalEconomies #SustainableTransport #PlaceMaking #Wales
#PedestrianPound #LiveableTowns #LocalEconomies #SustainableTransport #PlaceMaking #Wales
Heading to North Wales today to see first-hand how communities and public bodies are tackling the climate and nature crises together.
From flood resilience in Barmouth to long-term adaptation with Network Rail, these are the kind of grounded, practical partnerships we need more of across Wales.
From flood resilience in Barmouth to long-term adaptation with Network Rail, these are the kind of grounded, practical partnerships we need more of across Wales.
March 27, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Heading to North Wales today to see first-hand how communities and public bodies are tackling the climate and nature crises together.
From flood resilience in Barmouth to long-term adaptation with Network Rail, these are the kind of grounded, practical partnerships we need more of across Wales.
From flood resilience in Barmouth to long-term adaptation with Network Rail, these are the kind of grounded, practical partnerships we need more of across Wales.
Co-operatives have long helped to rebuild communities following conflict – but there's more they can do. Ask your MP to write to the new International Development Minister and recognise the power of co-operation in building a more peaceful world. party.coop/campaign/pea...
Ask your MP to support the role of co-ops in peacebuilding
party.coop
March 27, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Co-operatives have long helped to rebuild communities following conflict – but there's more they can do. Ask your MP to write to the new International Development Minister and recognise the power of co-operation in building a more peaceful world. party.coop/campaign/pea...
Fantastic to see my old NUS boss @andrewpakes.bsky.social pilot this vital Bill through Westminster. As a non-exec director of mutual housing association this is exactly the sort of resident-led change we need to bring about. @coopparty.party.coop
While the previous Government failed on housing, Coin Street proved there's a better way: co-operative housing owned by the people who call it home.
Now, we're backing Andrew Pakes' Bill to recognise co-op housing in law and break down the barriers holding communities back.
Now, we're backing Andrew Pakes' Bill to recognise co-op housing in law and break down the barriers holding communities back.
March 27, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Fantastic to see my old NUS boss @andrewpakes.bsky.social pilot this vital Bill through Westminster. As a non-exec director of mutual housing association this is exactly the sort of resident-led change we need to bring about. @coopparty.party.coop
Great news. Tour de France pays (de Galles*) a visit to Wales.
*weak dad jokes powered by my French GCSE
*weak dad jokes powered by my French GCSE
Fantastic news - the Tour de France is coming to Wales.
Diolch i bawb a ddaeth i ddathlu'r newyddion gwych yma heno.
I know Wales will provide a unique and memorable experience for competitors and fans alike - Vive le Tour!
Diolch i bawb a ddaeth i ddathlu'r newyddion gwych yma heno.
I know Wales will provide a unique and memorable experience for competitors and fans alike - Vive le Tour!
March 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Great news. Tour de France pays (de Galles*) a visit to Wales.
*weak dad jokes powered by my French GCSE
*weak dad jokes powered by my French GCSE
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Amazing Oxfam Sisters on the Planet and Action Network Activists advocated for tax policies that benefit women and girls this #IWD. Folks learned more about the tax fight and how we can take action to rewrite our failed tax system so that it can fight inequality—not fuel it.
March 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Amazing Oxfam Sisters on the Planet and Action Network Activists advocated for tax policies that benefit women and girls this #IWD. Folks learned more about the tax fight and how we can take action to rewrite our failed tax system so that it can fight inequality—not fuel it.
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A periodic reminder to fans of idioms in politics that Nye Bevan was cremated and so would not be spinning anywhere.
Interesting fact, his ashes were scattered on the hills above Tredegar where he walked as a boy reciting poetry to try and control his stammer. Well, I find it interesting.
Interesting fact, his ashes were scattered on the hills above Tredegar where he walked as a boy reciting poetry to try and control his stammer. Well, I find it interesting.
March 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A periodic reminder to fans of idioms in politics that Nye Bevan was cremated and so would not be spinning anywhere.
Interesting fact, his ashes were scattered on the hills above Tredegar where he walked as a boy reciting poetry to try and control his stammer. Well, I find it interesting.
Interesting fact, his ashes were scattered on the hills above Tredegar where he walked as a boy reciting poetry to try and control his stammer. Well, I find it interesting.
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With the US-Canada trade war heating up, Canadians are looking for friends elsewhere.
Perhaps surprisingly, nearly half of Canadians say they would support joining the European Union
open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
Perhaps surprisingly, nearly half of Canadians say they would support joining the European Union
open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
Surprising Share Of Canadians Support EU Membership
New polling suggests Canadians are rapidly warming up to the idea of joining the European Union
open.substack.com
March 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
With the US-Canada trade war heating up, Canadians are looking for friends elsewhere.
Perhaps surprisingly, nearly half of Canadians say they would support joining the European Union
open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
Perhaps surprisingly, nearly half of Canadians say they would support joining the European Union
open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
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Question for the BSky hivemind: I am looking for info on community/shared car chargers. Our resident's association are looking for something that would allow residents to share a charger, and be billed accurately for their use. Any pointers greatly appreciated! #EVCharging #Community
March 5, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Question for the BSky hivemind: I am looking for info on community/shared car chargers. Our resident's association are looking for something that would allow residents to share a charger, and be billed accurately for their use. Any pointers greatly appreciated! #EVCharging #Community
“There are no winners in a trade war”. Strong stuff but 100% on the money from Trudeau
You can’t overstate the historic importance of today’s speech to both American and Canadian citizens by Canada’s Prime Minister.
Please watch it and share it wherever you live, but especially if you’re in the United States. You need to know what Trump is doing, and why. youtu.be/wz_42pckM7w
Please watch it and share it wherever you live, but especially if you’re in the United States. You need to know what Trump is doing, and why. youtu.be/wz_42pckM7w
Watch Trudeau speak directly to Trump during blistering speech
YouTube video by CNN
youtu.be
March 4, 2025 at 9:51 PM
“There are no winners in a trade war”. Strong stuff but 100% on the money from Trudeau
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"20,000 troops from some random country that hasn't fought a war in 30 or 40 years"
March 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
"20,000 troops from some random country that hasn't fought a war in 30 or 40 years"
The Republicans have two years before the succession in-fighting will rip themselves apart. The Democrats urgently need to sort themselves out with fresh leaders, fresh ideas and reconnect with voters
the New York Democratic Party is completely broken. everyone needs to be primaried
March 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The Republicans have two years before the succession in-fighting will rip themselves apart. The Democrats urgently need to sort themselves out with fresh leaders, fresh ideas and reconnect with voters
The irony being Zelenskyy was following custom and practice. It’s the norm for heads of government to wear military garb in diplomatic settings whilst their country is at war.
📸 No one follows more etiquette rules than the Royal Family—but notice how King Charles didn’t make any smart-ass or demeaning comments about Zelensky’s attire today.
Why? Because respect isn’t about clothes—it’s about character. And that’s something money can’t buy.
Why? Because respect isn’t about clothes—it’s about character. And that’s something money can’t buy.
March 2, 2025 at 10:35 AM
The irony being Zelenskyy was following custom and practice. It’s the norm for heads of government to wear military garb in diplomatic settings whilst their country is at war.
Good to be out this morning in Fairwater. Quite a few conversations about the international picture and the need for a strong UK in the face of global insecurity.
Great to be over the road in Fairwater this morning with Councillor Saleh Ahmed and dedicated labour members like Viv, Steve, Shane, Sam, Owain and Kevin.
We had a very warm reception at the doors on what has turned out to be a surprisingly spring-like sunny day.
We had a very warm reception at the doors on what has turned out to be a surprisingly spring-like sunny day.
March 1, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Good to be out this morning in Fairwater. Quite a few conversations about the international picture and the need for a strong UK in the face of global insecurity.
Dydd Gŵl Dewi Hapus
March 1, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Dydd Gŵl Dewi Hapus