David Medcalf

Climber, environmentalist, Rotarian, skier, sailor, biker, canoer, Member of CPRW [@CPRWcomms]. Labour: For the Many, not The Few!

[Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy]

“Dr Mike Galsworthy, chairman of the European Movement UK, told The Independent:

“This is welcome news. We need to start pulling this country out of the no-growth quagmire of Brexit and start giving people hope for a better, brighter future.””

https://t.co/A11ZZPjOTX

[Stephen Kinnock @SKinnock]

Pleased the Electric Arc Furnace has been given the go-ahead by the Council - and that JCB have committed to using steel from the plant.

As a member of the Transition Board I have repeatedly pressed Tata to look to our talented local workforce as they start to build the EAF.

[Prif Weinidog 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @PrifWeinidog]

Giving a second life to things we used to throw away is having a real impact in communities.

I visited Wastesavers in Newport to see how what’s known as the circular economy is creating jobs, teaching valuable skills, saving families money and tackling the climate emergency 👇

[Plaid Cymru Gwynedd @Plaid_Gwynedd]

💷 Gwynedd Finances - we need to be fairly funded from Welsh #Labour Government! 👇👇👇

💷 Ariannu #Gwynedd mae angen cyllideb deg gan Lywodraeth Lafur Cymru

[Jack Sargeant @JackSargeantAM]

🎉Campaign success: An end to greyhound racing in Wales!

I was proud to work on this campaign during my time as Chair of the @SeneddPetitions Committee, working alongside the #CutTheChase coalition to call for an end to this cruel sport.

[Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @Cymru]

“Coming from Trawsfynydd in north Wales, it’s amazing to represent my small village as well.” 🏡♥️

Mared on playing for Cymru 🗣️

#ForHer | #TogetherStronger

[David Medcalf @Delfryn]

Some sympathy for those who recently paid more than their house current value (if they sell it). Not so much for those who perceive a fall in their unearned gains. It's a market.
The policy seems to be working as the Council hoped.
https://t.co/34FpKnBlDb

[David Medcalf @Delfryn]

Brilliant again!
https://t.co/GQVzfIxCZ4

[David Medcalf @Delfryn]

There are/were lots of factors in the failure of this to progress, but I'm pretty sure that the Welsh language was not one of them. It *is* scapegoating to report that it is, but that's The Times - never use facts when clickbait is available.

[Llinos Medi AS/MP @llinos_medi]

My letter in The Times today setting the record straight on Wylfa and the Welsh language.

Protecting and promoting the language is essential for the cultural and economic future of our island.

It should not be used as a scapegoat for government failure.

[Wendy Blythe @greenarteries]

Is this why head of CMA had to go? “last yr CMA launched investigation into a group of housebuilders following concerns may have exchanged “competitively sensitive info” Barratt Redrow, Bellway, Berkeley Group Bloor Homes, Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey, Vistry
https://t.co/zYCoJfcZ5m

[Nahel Belgherze @WxNB_]

Watching a storm undergo explosive cyclogenesis is truly one of the most spectacular meteorological processes to witness. Éowyn has just proven this once again.

[Ynni Cymunedol Cymru | Community Energy Wales @CommEnergyWales]

The people of Wales are ready to play a role in creating a better energy future.

"Majority of Wales Supports Community Energy".

https://t.co/Ys3bSaQZRg

[Liz Saville Roberts AS/MP @LSRPlaid]

Nigel Farage went to school at London’s exclusive Dulwich College and followed in his father’s footsteps as a City trader.

He spent 20 years as an MEP and once called for a Margaret Thatcher statue in Westminster.

Farage is the embodiment of the elite establishment.

[David Medcalf @Delfryn]

Ignorance is no barrier... 🙄

[FactPost @factpostnews]

Duckworth: Can you name at least one of the nations in ASEAN? How many nations are in ASEAN?

Hegseth: I couldn’t tell you

[David Medcalf @Delfryn]

The same sentiments I hear from others.
Why would anybody from a western country want to live in America?

[Kashif Pirzada, MD @KashPrime]

It seems a lot of American can't conceive why Canadians are not so eager to join the union.

I'll give you a few reasons:

- We love our country, just you like you love yours. Things can always be better, but this will always be our home and native land.
- The climate sucks, but we're used to it, and it can be quite beautiful at times. We have warm homes with warm people, winter sports, and lots of sunshine.
- None of my kids have had to do active shooter drills, unlike their cousins across the border. Our cities are the safest big cities in North America.
- There is no role for religion in politics. No one cares.
- We never have to worry about health insurance. Granted the system can be improved, but there are no co-pays, no monthly contributions, few worries.
- There's no corporate donations in politics, it was banned 20 years ago. Billionaires can't own the political system.
- The media (what's left of it) is not allowed to broadcast false or misleading news.
- There's no corrupt geriatric supreme court that can ruin your life. Here judges have mandatory retirement, and few Canadians can name even one of them.
- Abortion has been permitted for 35 years and is a non-issue politically
- There's no senate or electoral college that can keep unpopular parties in power.
- Higher education is good, cheap and accessible. Few are crushed by student debt like in America.

There's a million small things too, but overall, this will never stop being the most beautiful place in the world to me:

[David Medcalf @Delfryn]

I haven't posted much political comment recently, but everybody, whatever their basic political views, should read this by @IanDunt

[The i Paper @theipaper]

Opinion | All that is good or decent in the Conservative tradition dies gurgling in the sewer

🖋 @IanDunt

https://t.co/BFb3J7s3eR

[Chris Mullin @chrismullinexmp]

Excellent piece by that most perceptive of commentators @andrewrawnsley

https://t.co/Zf8685KLLQ

[David Medcalf @Delfryn]

Sensible changes after feedback on SFS
https://t.co/eO5fhJ64gD

[David Medcalf @Delfryn]

Interesting review by the BBC - for once not biased against Labour government

https://t.co/ibRM2voyF0

[David Medcalf @Delfryn]

Who would have expected hypocrisy from the Tories? "...most of the Tory party was in favour of the 20mph speed limit in 2020. In a debate in the Senedd that year called "Introducing 20mph Speed Limits in Wales" only one Tory MS voted against it"
https://t.co/uYYPZ7XPpk