Will Hayward - Wales Journo
@willhaycardiff.bsky.social
Multi-award winning journalist and author based in Cardiff.
I conduct investigative journalism and help people better understand Wales/Cymru.
You sign up to my newsletter here: willhaywardwales.substack.com
Columnist at The Guardian.
I conduct investigative journalism and help people better understand Wales/Cymru.
You sign up to my newsletter here: willhaywardwales.substack.com
Columnist at The Guardian.
Can you imagine how Reform UK would react if a Welsh leader of any other party had been sentenced for 10 years for taking bribes?
Nathan Gill once said he "would never apologise for being patriotic".
Tbf he never said to which country...
Nathan Gill once said he "would never apologise for being patriotic".
Tbf he never said to which country...
November 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Can you imagine how Reform UK would react if a Welsh leader of any other party had been sentenced for 10 years for taking bribes?
Nathan Gill once said he "would never apologise for being patriotic".
Tbf he never said to which country...
Nathan Gill once said he "would never apologise for being patriotic".
Tbf he never said to which country...
Nathan Gill's social media bio...
They claim to love the country they would sell down the river for a stuffed brown envelope.
He was the head of Reform in Wales.
How do you think Reform would react if any other party leader had been found to have committed such crimes?
They claim to love the country they would sell down the river for a stuffed brown envelope.
He was the head of Reform in Wales.
How do you think Reform would react if any other party leader had been found to have committed such crimes?
November 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Nathan Gill's social media bio...
They claim to love the country they would sell down the river for a stuffed brown envelope.
He was the head of Reform in Wales.
How do you think Reform would react if any other party leader had been found to have committed such crimes?
They claim to love the country they would sell down the river for a stuffed brown envelope.
He was the head of Reform in Wales.
How do you think Reform would react if any other party leader had been found to have committed such crimes?
Reposted by Will Hayward - Wales Journo
Yep, yep, yep and yep. Great podcast. Tune in 📺
The latest podcast is out and it is a fun one: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm7I...
The people in Wales we don’t seem to care about | For Wales See Wales
YouTube video by For Wales See Wales
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Yep, yep, yep and yep. Great podcast. Tune in 📺
The latest podcast is out and it is a fun one: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm7I...
The people in Wales we don’t seem to care about | For Wales See Wales
YouTube video by For Wales See Wales
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The latest podcast is out and it is a fun one: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm7I...
Reposted by Will Hayward - Wales Journo
Really enjoyed recording this.
Thanks to Will, Mel and Robin for a wide ranging and interesting discussion. Punk, politics and more.
And some very tasty carrots!
Thanks to Will, Mel and Robin for a wide ranging and interesting discussion. Punk, politics and more.
And some very tasty carrots!
We had the leader of the Welsh Greens on the pod.
Apart from presenting him with a bag of carrot batons (obviously) we talked about the party’s chances in Wales next year and the Zack Polanski surge. youtu.be/7xPjR3iFr6A?...
Apart from presenting him with a bag of carrot batons (obviously) we talked about the party’s chances in Wales next year and the Zack Polanski surge. youtu.be/7xPjR3iFr6A?...
Leader of the Green Party in Wales - on the pod | For Wales See Wales
YouTube video by For Wales See Wales
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Really enjoyed recording this.
Thanks to Will, Mel and Robin for a wide ranging and interesting discussion. Punk, politics and more.
And some very tasty carrots!
Thanks to Will, Mel and Robin for a wide ranging and interesting discussion. Punk, politics and more.
And some very tasty carrots!
Reposted by Will Hayward - Wales Journo
Everything about this interview is brilliant.
The interviewers do a great (and enjoyable!) job and @anthonyslaughter.bsky.social is going to be hugely impactful as part of the first ever group of elected Greens in the Senedd!
(And the carrots do sound delicious!)
The interviewers do a great (and enjoyable!) job and @anthonyslaughter.bsky.social is going to be hugely impactful as part of the first ever group of elected Greens in the Senedd!
(And the carrots do sound delicious!)
We had the leader of the Welsh Greens on the pod.
Apart from presenting him with a bag of carrot batons (obviously) we talked about the party’s chances in Wales next year and the Zack Polanski surge. youtu.be/7xPjR3iFr6A?...
Apart from presenting him with a bag of carrot batons (obviously) we talked about the party’s chances in Wales next year and the Zack Polanski surge. youtu.be/7xPjR3iFr6A?...
Leader of the Green Party in Wales - on the pod | For Wales See Wales
YouTube video by For Wales See Wales
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Everything about this interview is brilliant.
The interviewers do a great (and enjoyable!) job and @anthonyslaughter.bsky.social is going to be hugely impactful as part of the first ever group of elected Greens in the Senedd!
(And the carrots do sound delicious!)
The interviewers do a great (and enjoyable!) job and @anthonyslaughter.bsky.social is going to be hugely impactful as part of the first ever group of elected Greens in the Senedd!
(And the carrots do sound delicious!)
Reposted by Will Hayward - Wales Journo
This was a great discussion. I appreciate you contextualising/giving background to some issues, and loved that it was a proper chat rather than combative. Anthony was clear about where he stood, and I am going to check out other episodes of your podcast. Great stuff.
November 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM
This was a great discussion. I appreciate you contextualising/giving background to some issues, and loved that it was a proper chat rather than combative. Anthony was clear about where he stood, and I am going to check out other episodes of your podcast. Great stuff.
We had the leader of the Welsh Greens on the pod.
Apart from presenting him with a bag of carrot batons (obviously) we talked about the party’s chances in Wales next year and the Zack Polanski surge. youtu.be/7xPjR3iFr6A?...
Apart from presenting him with a bag of carrot batons (obviously) we talked about the party’s chances in Wales next year and the Zack Polanski surge. youtu.be/7xPjR3iFr6A?...
Leader of the Green Party in Wales - on the pod | For Wales See Wales
YouTube video by For Wales See Wales
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We had the leader of the Welsh Greens on the pod.
Apart from presenting him with a bag of carrot batons (obviously) we talked about the party’s chances in Wales next year and the Zack Polanski surge. youtu.be/7xPjR3iFr6A?...
Apart from presenting him with a bag of carrot batons (obviously) we talked about the party’s chances in Wales next year and the Zack Polanski surge. youtu.be/7xPjR3iFr6A?...
The Green Party leader Zack Polanski has just announced two defections from Labour to the Welsh Greens.
Sean Morgan, former Labour leader of Caerphilly Council has joined the Greens.
Former Labour group leader on Carmarthenshire County Council Robert James has also defected.
1/2
Sean Morgan, former Labour leader of Caerphilly Council has joined the Greens.
Former Labour group leader on Carmarthenshire County Council Robert James has also defected.
1/2
November 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM
The Green Party leader Zack Polanski has just announced two defections from Labour to the Welsh Greens.
Sean Morgan, former Labour leader of Caerphilly Council has joined the Greens.
Former Labour group leader on Carmarthenshire County Council Robert James has also defected.
1/2
Sean Morgan, former Labour leader of Caerphilly Council has joined the Greens.
Former Labour group leader on Carmarthenshire County Council Robert James has also defected.
1/2
The latest podcast is out.
We fact check a Reform councillor and look at ways we could improve Wales.
youtu.be/CGvs-7dMsCQ?...
We fact check a Reform councillor and look at ways we could improve Wales.
youtu.be/CGvs-7dMsCQ?...
How we can make Wales better? | For Wales See Wales
YouTube video by For Wales See Wales
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 7:02 AM
The latest podcast is out.
We fact check a Reform councillor and look at ways we could improve Wales.
youtu.be/CGvs-7dMsCQ?...
We fact check a Reform councillor and look at ways we could improve Wales.
youtu.be/CGvs-7dMsCQ?...
Latest pod is out.
We talk about:
- The vandalism on Reform's Caerphilly office
- The Tories forgetting who their leader in Wales is
- Are we too harsh on politicians?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5YR...
We talk about:
- The vandalism on Reform's Caerphilly office
- The Tories forgetting who their leader in Wales is
- Are we too harsh on politicians?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5YR...
Reform’s Caerphilly office is graffitied | For Wales See Wales
YouTube video by For Wales See Wales
www.youtube.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Latest pod is out.
We talk about:
- The vandalism on Reform's Caerphilly office
- The Tories forgetting who their leader in Wales is
- Are we too harsh on politicians?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5YR...
We talk about:
- The vandalism on Reform's Caerphilly office
- The Tories forgetting who their leader in Wales is
- Are we too harsh on politicians?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5YR...
If you want evidence that Reform thought they were going to win in Caerphilly then look no further than the fact the had arranged a "countdown to victory" event in the area for the day after the result.
Full analysis in my newsletter:
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/wales-watc...
Full analysis in my newsletter:
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/wales-watc...
October 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
If you want evidence that Reform thought they were going to win in Caerphilly then look no further than the fact the had arranged a "countdown to victory" event in the area for the day after the result.
Full analysis in my newsletter:
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/wales-watc...
Full analysis in my newsletter:
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/wales-watc...
Senior Tory can't name his party's leader in Wales during embarrassing GB News interview...
This Conservative politician was asked 6 times who the Welsh leader of his party is and he couldn't remember.
(It's Darren Millar and he has been in the role for almost a year...)
This Conservative politician was asked 6 times who the Welsh leader of his party is and he couldn't remember.
(It's Darren Millar and he has been in the role for almost a year...)
October 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Senior Tory can't name his party's leader in Wales during embarrassing GB News interview...
This Conservative politician was asked 6 times who the Welsh leader of his party is and he couldn't remember.
(It's Darren Millar and he has been in the role for almost a year...)
This Conservative politician was asked 6 times who the Welsh leader of his party is and he couldn't remember.
(It's Darren Millar and he has been in the role for almost a year...)
Reposted by Will Hayward - Wales Journo
Great episode of For Wales, See Wales on the Caerphilly by-election - well worth a listen! Feat. the excellent @willhaycardiff.bsky.social www.buzzsprout.com/2410605/epis...
Shock Caerphilly By-Election Result - For Wales, See Wales
Ring the alarm - an emergency pod has dropped!Will, Robin and Mel react to the shock Caerphilly by-election result which saw Plaid Cymru take the Senedd seat from Labour for the first time in Senedd h...
www.buzzsprout.com
October 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Great episode of For Wales, See Wales on the Caerphilly by-election - well worth a listen! Feat. the excellent @willhaycardiff.bsky.social www.buzzsprout.com/2410605/epis...
Reposted by Will Hayward - Wales Journo
I'd recommend everyone to read Will Hayward's excellent analysis - he knows Welsh politics.
substack.com/home/post/p-... @willhaycardiff.bsky.social
substack.com/home/post/p-... @willhaycardiff.bsky.social
Plaid smash Reform to win in Caerphilly
These are the key takeaways from a massive night in Welsh politics
substack.com
October 26, 2025 at 8:39 AM
I'd recommend everyone to read Will Hayward's excellent analysis - he knows Welsh politics.
substack.com/home/post/p-... @willhaycardiff.bsky.social
substack.com/home/post/p-... @willhaycardiff.bsky.social
Some graffiti has appeared on the Reform UK office in Caerphilly.
Following a by election last week which Reform lost someone has written “now you can fuck off home”.
Reform had made immigration a key issue in by election.
These pictures are the copyright of Matthew Horwood.
Following a by election last week which Reform lost someone has written “now you can fuck off home”.
Reform had made immigration a key issue in by election.
These pictures are the copyright of Matthew Horwood.
October 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Some graffiti has appeared on the Reform UK office in Caerphilly.
Following a by election last week which Reform lost someone has written “now you can fuck off home”.
Reform had made immigration a key issue in by election.
These pictures are the copyright of Matthew Horwood.
Following a by election last week which Reform lost someone has written “now you can fuck off home”.
Reform had made immigration a key issue in by election.
These pictures are the copyright of Matthew Horwood.
Reposted by Will Hayward - Wales Journo
it's awful to read here about the harrassment of a journalist - especially one who's put a lot of work into balanced coverage of politics in Wales
My latest newsletter with all the analysis from a historic Caerphilly byelection
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
Plaid smash Reform to win in Caerphilly
These are the key takeaways from a massive night in Welsh politics
willhaywardwales.substack.com
October 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
it's awful to read here about the harrassment of a journalist - especially one who's put a lot of work into balanced coverage of politics in Wales
Reposted by Will Hayward - Wales Journo
Farage calling Llyr Powell “Welsh Dave” is sending me. Not even bothering to learn the name of your premier candidate shows how little you actually care about the place you're hoping to run.
October 25, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Farage calling Llyr Powell “Welsh Dave” is sending me. Not even bothering to learn the name of your premier candidate shows how little you actually care about the place you're hoping to run.
Labour are never going to be better placed than they are right now to make meaningful changes to people’s live.
Stop talking about messaging or attack lines on other parties and make “One party at either side of the M4 mean something”.
Stop talking about messaging or attack lines on other parties and make “One party at either side of the M4 mean something”.
October 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Labour are never going to be better placed than they are right now to make meaningful changes to people’s live.
Stop talking about messaging or attack lines on other parties and make “One party at either side of the M4 mean something”.
Stop talking about messaging or attack lines on other parties and make “One party at either side of the M4 mean something”.
Reposted by Will Hayward - Wales Journo
"Politics in Wales is getting very nasty and there are people who are desperate to shut down opposition and legitimate scrutiny of their views. We can not let them win."
#R4Today
#R4Today
My latest newsletter with all the analysis from a historic Caerphilly byelection
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
Plaid smash Reform to win in Caerphilly
These are the key takeaways from a massive night in Welsh politics
willhaywardwales.substack.com
October 25, 2025 at 8:04 AM
"Politics in Wales is getting very nasty and there are people who are desperate to shut down opposition and legitimate scrutiny of their views. We can not let them win."
#R4Today
#R4Today
Latest Guardian column looking at the result im Caerphilly is availble here: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Reform swaggered into Caerphilly, ready for a coronation. An unpleasant surprise lay in store | Will Hayward
Predictions of a Reform win were wide of the mark. But Labour’s crushing byelection defeat offers important lessons too, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward
www.theguardian.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Latest Guardian column looking at the result im Caerphilly is availble here: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Shock Caerphilly By-Election Result | For Wales See Wales
YouTube video by For Wales See Wales
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Reposted by Will Hayward - Wales Journo
Well worth a read about what happened in Caerphilly. Also worth noting the risks that the author ran by simply reporting on Reform.
My latest newsletter with all the analysis from a historic Caerphilly byelection
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
Plaid smash Reform to win in Caerphilly
These are the key takeaways from a massive night in Welsh politics
willhaywardwales.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Well worth a read about what happened in Caerphilly. Also worth noting the risks that the author ran by simply reporting on Reform.
Reposted by Will Hayward - Wales Journo
I have 2 x 30 day gift subscriptions to Will’s newsletter still up for grabs for mutuals. Pop me a DM if you want one
My latest newsletter with all the analysis from a historic Caerphilly byelection
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
Plaid smash Reform to win in Caerphilly
These are the key takeaways from a massive night in Welsh politics
willhaywardwales.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:12 AM
I have 2 x 30 day gift subscriptions to Will’s newsletter still up for grabs for mutuals. Pop me a DM if you want one
My latest newsletter with all the analysis from a historic Caerphilly byelection
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
Plaid smash Reform to win in Caerphilly
These are the key takeaways from a massive night in Welsh politics
willhaywardwales.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:29 AM
My latest newsletter with all the analysis from a historic Caerphilly byelection
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...