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Numbers of references to Wales in Party manifestos released so far. Green Party - 9 Liberal Democrats - 10 Labour - 20 Conservatives - 38 Plaid Cymru - 312
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"If they're taking your wages off you, taking your conditions off you, stripping you of your pension, then you know you're in a class struggle" Our episode with Mick Lynch is available here:
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We are delighted that our next event in partnership with @walestuc will be an interview with @RMTunion General Secretary Mick Lynch, conducted by @siriolg and a live podcast recording with @shavtaj and @sarah4bridgend focusing on solidarity, strikes and social partnership.
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"I'm not saying independence is the answer to this, but if you're coming to these big questions you have to acknowledge what we have now isn't working" @WillHayCardiff from our live event talking about tackling poverty in Wales. The whole recording will be with you soon!
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We are underway with our live event with @siriolg speaking to Mick Lynch of @RMTunion at @littlemancoffee in #Cardiff for our live podcast co-hosted with @walestuc 🔈
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If you are staying up tonight to watch the results of the general election, here is your guide to what time to expect the announcements in the Welsh Constituencies.
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Honestly, diolch @S4C for continuing to show the Senedd results. Democracy is still on-going yet without S4C people would not have easy access to that news and analysis.
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What a day for Welsh journalism. Today's @Golwg360 story on Guto Harri shows the benefits of media made in Wales, for Wales. Llongyfarchiadau i @jacobm_morris a @CylchgrawnGolwg
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2 years
How does the Gordon Brown Commission deal with devolution of further powers to Wales? @RWynJones describes the very brief discussion of Wales within the report.
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1 year
For anyone unable to attend this evening’s Aneurin Bevan event co-hosted by @WalesGovernance ft. @BethWinterMP @shavtaj & @Nye_Davies at @SeneddCymru , we will be publishing it in our podcast / YouTube feeds soon.
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Hiraeth's own @ceritheviking has sadly not taken Cardiff Central, but he has recorded an excellent 1552 votes. In other news Labour hold Cardiff Central with a significantly increased majority.
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Team Hiraeth happy to be at the launch of @WillHayCardiff ‘s new book “Independent Nation: Should Wales Leave the UK?” this evening. A cracking contribution to the constitution discussion in Wales across all sides of the debate. Congrats Will 👏
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Ready for our live podcast @NewportRising discussing modern Welsh democracy through the lens of Chartism at @theplacenewport - starting soon! With @hexter101 @talesforwales @thoyles 📸
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Happy birthday to us! Penblwydd hapus i ni! Today Hiraeth turns one so to celebrate here is our message of thanks to you.
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Please vote for us in the British Podcast Awards Listener's choice section. Search Hiraeth - Welsh Politics, cast your vote and let others know you have.
@britpodawards
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The #BritishPodcastAwards Listeners' Choice vote is OPEN 🗳️🎧 Vote for your favourite podcast NOW 👉
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🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 @stephenkb joins us to talk about how Welsh politics is covered by UK media outlets and the contrasting fortunes of the various Labour parties on the island of Britain.
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🚨EMERGENCY POD IN PROCESS🚨
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And there we are. Here is the final result of #Senedd2021 #SeneddElection2021 Labour - 30 (+1) Conservatives - 16 (+5) Plaid Cymru - 13 (+1) Liberal Democrats - 1 (nc)
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Not bad for a podcast from little old Wales. A huge thank you to our listeners here and also to those who tune in from across the World. #spotifywrapped2022 #Spotifywrapped
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Much is made of the cost of additional politicians in Wales, but is it worth it? Listen to @thoyles make the case from our recent live event for @NewportRising . The whole episode will be with you soon.
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Mick Lynch on the union. "I find it profoundly interesting that people are fiercely patriotic in Wales, nearly all of them, but not all of them want more devolution or indeed want an independent Wales" Make sure you are subscribed to hear the whole episode.
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"UK Labour which is the English Labour Party talks about Britain when it means England in the mistaken belief that somehow that's what Scottish Nationalists want to hear" Listen to John Denham on Labour's difficulties in delineating England from Britain.
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"We in Wales are no less skilled, entrepreneurial and capable than anywhere else in the World. " | Poverty in Wales | @MikeHedgesAM
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"There is only four or five people who own the media in this country, they enjoy calling me a baron, when they are actually barons. They are viscounts and dukes." Our episode with Mick Lynch will be coming to podcast feeds and our YouTube channel very soon. Subscribe now!
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Some of the Hiraeth team are on location to record an episode. Guess where we are!
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Thanks to @poppy_stowell and @MaisyEvans from @YFO_Podcast , @LisaCChilds and @LloydCymru for joining us this evening for a fantastic episode looking at youth engagement in the upcoming Senedd Election. It will be with you soon!
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Over the course of the next few weeks Mark Drakeford, Adam Price and Andrew R.T. Davies will join us to about their plans for the nation and the race to be the First Minister of Wales after May's Senedd election.
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More and more Labour supporters in Wales are turning towards Independence. Here is @BenGwalchmai of @Lab4IndyWales with the figures... Listen to the whole episode at the link below or search Hiraeth on your podcast app!
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The Hiraeth team started with the belief that we need wider engagement in civic society in Wales This month we had over 10,000 listeners Thank you all so much for supporting us Please consider becoming a patreon so Welsh media can continue to grow
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🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 Joining us this week to talk about their fantastic new book 'Englishness' are @ailsa_henderson and @RWynJones Listen in below or wherever you get your podcasts.
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🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 In this week's episode we talk to @vwinckler and @markjhooper about the Plaid Cymru Welsh Labour co-operation deal as well as what this means for the upcoming Welsh budget.
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Recording next week’s podcast with a big interview with one of the biggest figures of Welsh politics, new @Plaid_Cymru leader @RhunapIorwerth
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This evening we are recording a pod covering our final predictions for Wales's 32 Westminster Constituencies. Send us your boldest predictions before 4pm. The best will get featured on the pod!
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We and our friends at @ThatsDevolved will be bringing you the first of a little series tomorrow. Any guesses on what seat we'll be looking at first?
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This is starting to look like a very Welsh election. The confirmation of a distinctly Welsh polity could be in sight.
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2 years
Today is a big day in Welsh politics, with Labour's recall conference on Senedd reform in Cardiff and AUOB's independence march in Wrecsam. If you're at either let us know and share your stories of the day!
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The preservation of free to air Wales specific public service broadcasting in both English and Welsh is a cultural and linguistic imperative. We must all campaign hard for its survival.
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A recording of this will be available on the Hiraeth pod feed in the near future. Keep your eyes peeled.
@Lab4IndyWales
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Tonight @ 7pm! Register here 👉
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Great to speak to @WillHayCardiff this evening about his brilliant new book "Independent Nation: Should Wales Leave the UK?". Episode with you soon! And if you haven't already ordered a copy it is available here:
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In the next few weeks we will be looking at the question of whether Socialism and Nationalism are compatible ideologies. First up to argue that they can be is @welshbolshevik Listen at the link below, on SoundCloud or your choice of podcast app!
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🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 We are joined by @poppy_stowell , @MaisyEvans , @LloydCymru and @LisaCChilds to discuss youth engagement and more. This is a must listen for politicians, policymakers and all those interested in the future of Welsh politics!
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🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 We are joined by @JRWill26 of @UBILabWales and @CorynBarclay of @BasicIncomeScot to discuss the Welsh Government's proposed Universal Basic Income trial and the lessons that can be learnt from Scotland.
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🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 Joining us to discuss their new book the Welsh Way is @Kieron_d_smith , @mablisiriol and Huw Williams.
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🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 In this week's episode we talk to @dai_alectic about his new book 'A Nation of Shopkeepers: The Unstoppable Rise of the Petty Bourgeoisie'. This episode is full of discussion about class, upbringing and the modern left.
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Recording on a Saturday night to account for some time difference. Our episode with Professor Danny Blanchflower on the state of the UK economy will be with you very soon!
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Our congratulations go to @Eluned_Morgan who today was chosen as @PrifWeinidog by the Senedd. We wish her well and hope that regardless of your political allegiances everyone can all do the same. "Our differences should be a source of strength, not a source of division"
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The Hiraeth team will be @ShermanTheatre tomorrow morning from 10 till 11 grabbing a coffee and would be interested in speaking to anyone attending tomorrow's @AUOBCymru march or anyone whose not, who just want to talks politics and policy in Wales!
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Diolch to @jevershed01 and @MaryCMurphy for joining us this evening to talk about their wonderful new book "A Troubled Constitutional Future: Northern Ireland After Brexit" which is available at the link below. Episode with you soon!
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New episode will be with you very soon
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🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨 Joining us this week are @NisreenAnna and @Joe___Allen from @walestuc to discuss the Welsh Government's Social Partnership legislation and the potential UK Government repeal of the Trade Union (Wales) Act
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🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨 We are joined by @Amanwy as we talk the nationalisation of the railways and steel, UBI, Covid-19, the Welsh media and Independence. Listen at the link below or by searching Hiraeth on your podcast app!
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Diolch to @DafyddTrystan , @Eluned_Parrott and @meganniathomas for joining us tonight to talk about the election aftermath, policy priorities for the next term and the cabinet reshuffle. Episode with you soon!
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Congrats to friend of the pod ⁦ @LilaEilis ⁩ on the official launch of her book ‘Radicals & Realists: Political Parties in Ireland’ published by ⁦ @WelshAcadPress ⁩ and introduced this evening by ⁦ @ShiptonMartin
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A very sad day for news in Wales. Solidarity from all at Hiraeth to the team at @nationalwales We have been fortunate enough to speak with many of the team on the pod including @HuwMar , @WilksBecca , @TDaviesLewis and @gaxenderrie and we wish them all the best in the future
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🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨 Joining us this week is @D_Blanchflower as we discuss Brexit, the UK economy, the Conservative leadership contest, Labour's plan for the next election, the economics of Welsh and Scottish independence and much more!
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🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 In this week's episode we are joined by @D_Blanchflower to discuss the economics of the general election, Brexit, taxation, US politics and more.
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We should hopefully have some big event news coming very soon. Watch this space 👀
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🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨 In this week's episode we are joined by @WillHayCardiff to discuss his new book "Independent Nation: Should Wales Leave the UK?"
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Some news! After 2 years, 100 episodes and thousands of monthly listeners, we're Moving Hiraeth Forward. We're launching a patreon to help us produce more, better podcasts, videos, and events. If you're enjoying the pod, please Patreon us what you can.
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Diolch @ShereenWilliams for joining us tonight to discuss the new Senedd boundaries created by @democracycymru . Episode will be with you as soon as possible.
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Diolch @RhysOwenThomas and @as_penarth for joining us tonight to discuss the common ground alliance for the local authority election in Cardiff next year. Episode with you soon!
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🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 As promised, here is "Is there a left case for Welsh Independence?" We bring you a recording of this live panel with @hazza_ps , @BenGwalchmai , @mkdavies4 , @MikeHedgesAM , @kittycatboyd and @MickAntoniw1
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Our sympathy goes out to all podcasters who recorded an episode on UK politics earlier this afternoon.
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🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 In this episode we are joined by Former Wales Office Special Adviser, Alex Williams and @Plaid_Cymru candidate, @Kiera_Plaid to discuss the results of the general election in Wales and the UK.
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Join us this Friday @chaptertweets for a live podcast after the screening of Y Sŵn, discussing the political battle to create @S4C and calls to devolve broadcasting powers to Wales 40 years on. Featuring actor Dewi Rhys Williams ( @EHCardiff ) , @rogwilliams & @bethanjenkins
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25 years ago, on Thursday 6 May 1999 the first National Assembly for Wales election was held to elect 60 members. Labour fell short with plaid reaching its electoral zenith. What is your take on the last 25 years of devolved democracy? #wales #senedd
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The Leanne Wood podcast, Hiraeth, Wales Cast.
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So as 23 draws to a close, we wanted to thank our patreons, and our listeners for the support for the year gone. It’s been incredible, and hope ypu’ll stay with us in 24! To start us off we’d like your political predictions for 24; wales, the Uk, and global. #2024
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NEW EPISODE ALERT! This week we talked to @as_penarth and @emilyvdurrant of @WalesGreenParty about the party's decision to support Welsh Independence, electoral pacts and next year's Senedd election.
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🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨 In this week's pod we talked to @MickAntoniw1 , @hazza_ps and @BenGwalchmai about what Labour's constitutional response to the Internal Market Bill should be and whether the party should embrace Welsh independence. Listen below 👇
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Coming soon to a podcast feed near you is the story of the largest overhaul to devolution since it's inception. Join us and @mattgreenough , @AMCarwyn , @LaurenMaeve , @Llwynaumawr , @mark4ceredigion , Elfyn Llwyd and @LeanneWood as we take the Silk Road to St David's Day.
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"We don't need tinkering around the edges as a party, we need fundamental change" @BethWinterMP from our recent @WalesGovernance live event on the legacy of Nye Bevan. Full episode with you soon!
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Diolch @markjhooper and @vwinckler for coming on to talk to us about the Plaid Cymru and Welsh Government cooperation agreement, the future of the economy and the upcoming Welsh budget. Episode with you soon!
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The long awaited leadership election to replace Mark Drakeford has now officially begun. Candidates have been manoeuvring for some time behind the scenes but who will be the first to announce and who will be the next First Minister of Wales?
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Watch this space for some big news...
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Both Newport seats held by Labour. Conservative promise for an M4 relief road obviously not had as big as an impact as they would have hoped.
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🚨PENODD GYMRAEG NEWYDD🚨 Recordwyd yn yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol, yn y bennod hon rydym yn gofyn "Beth yw'r ots gennyf i am Blaid Cymru?" gyda @Sioned_W a @RWynJones . Diolch @prifysgolCdydd am ei gynnal.
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🚨BONUS EPISODE ALERT🚨 With the @Comisiwn consultation now open we thought we'd share a clip of @AMCarwyn from a recent @IBIS_UCD event to demonstrate the nuances of constitutional debate in Wales and encourage people to contribute to the consultation.
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Dydd Gŵyl Dewi hapus! Happy St David's Day from us at Hiraeth. In honour of Wales' patron Saint, we will be giving away one of our Hiraeth notepads to whoever is our 3,300th follower on here. It's part of our excellent range of merch for the political anorak in your life
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Diolch @EmyrLewis4 & @DrKathyHampson for recording with us today to explain and explore issues related to the sustainability of the joint ‘England & Wales’ justice system & challenges around the proposed devolution of only youth justice & probation. Coming soon(ish) to the feed!
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🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 This week we are joined by @mabonapgwynfor to discuss the Welsh housing crisis, his election to the Senedd, the fortunes of Plaid Cymru and their exciting new Senedd group as well as independence and UBI. Do not miss this one!
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Diolch to @nationalwales founder, @Marshallmedia for joining us this evening to talk about the Welsh media landscape and the future of the National. Episode with you soon!
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Our interview with Mark Drakeford will be with you soon. We discussed Welsh Labour's record in government, the response to the pandemic, the future of Wales and the challenges we will face in the next five years as well as that small matter of the Senedd election.
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Diolch @jevershed01 and @MaryCMurphy for referencing an episode of Hiraeth in their excellent new book "A Troubled Constitutional Future: Northern Ireland After Brexit"
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🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 Our latest episode is a live recording of @RWynJones and @RDJones_ talking at @storyvillebook in Pontypridd about the Welsh Criminal Justice System and their new book "The Jagged Edge" Thanks to @WalesGovernance & @UniWalesPress
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You may have noticed that we have covered #UBI in a few of our blogs this week but it's also the subject of this week's pod. Look out for a fantastic episode on basic income in Wales and the lessons we can learn from Scotland with guests @JRWill26 and @CorynBarclay coming soon!
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We have got our #SpotifyWrapped for this year and we wanted to thank all our listeners for another great year! We gained over 20% more listeners, being streamed in 25 countries across the world. The award for our most listened to episode on Spotify goes to @dai_alectic
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. @MarkJHooper says that @YesCymru is probably the fastest growing independence movement in Europe. "The speed of it is incredible!" Listen to the full pod at the link below or by searching Hiraeth on your podcast apps!
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🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 The election campaigns are underway and the race to be First Minister has begun. In the first of our series with Welsh party leaders we bring you our interview with current First Minister and Welsh Labour leader @MarkDrakeford
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For our second part of today’s live event, @shavtaj & @sarah4bridgend join our own @hexter101 to discuss strikes, solidarity, and social partnership in Wales. Podcast & video to follow!
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Massive thanks to @chaptertweets & @pixieglas for hosting our live pod tonight following the screening of #YS ŵn with @bethanjenkins , @rogwilliams & Dewi Rhys Williams with great audience questions about @S4C & the devolution of broadcasting. Coming soon to the podcast feed!
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"An unfriendly Brexit is not going to be anything but a challenge to the agricultural community" Listen to @GutoAberconwy from our recent live episode from the Royal Welsh Show which was held in partnership with @FUW_UAC . Subscribe to hear the whole episode when it is released.
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Why has there been a growth in support for Welsh Independence in the last few years? Listen to Will Hayward here discuss some findings from his new book "Independent Nation: Should Wales Leave the UK?" To hear the whole episode click the link below 👇
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Diolch @mabonapgwynfor am siarad â ni heno // Thank you Mabon for speaking with us tonight. Episode with you soon!
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The Hiraeth team have all voted (Rich a few weeks ago by post) Make sure you use your vote today!
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"The safety net and certainty of income provided by a UBI provides some relief to financial uncertainty faced by many families" | We must trial UBI here | @UBILabCardiff #UBI #BasicIncome
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