Mark Hooper
@markjhooper.bsky.social
Plaid Cymru Councillor in Barry, Wales
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Reform UK don’t like to pay for anything…
Incredible conversation kicking off between former candidates and vendors to the party.
Even this statement by an app developer: www.thecafeapp.com/pressstatement
Incredible conversation kicking off between former candidates and vendors to the party.
Even this statement by an app developer: www.thecafeapp.com/pressstatement
October 4, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Reform UK don’t like to pay for anything…
Incredible conversation kicking off between former candidates and vendors to the party.
Even this statement by an app developer: www.thecafeapp.com/pressstatement
Incredible conversation kicking off between former candidates and vendors to the party.
Even this statement by an app developer: www.thecafeapp.com/pressstatement
Reposted by Mark Hooper
Today the Senedd Culture Committee discuss public interest journalism in Wales based on the briefing paper we submitted. You can view the session online and read the paper we authored here. Scheduled for after 11am business.senedd.wales/ieListDocume...
Agenda for Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 09.30 | Senedd
Senedd
business.senedd.wales
July 16, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Today the Senedd Culture Committee discuss public interest journalism in Wales based on the briefing paper we submitted. You can view the session online and read the paper we authored here. Scheduled for after 11am business.senedd.wales/ieListDocume...
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"In both Scotland and Wales, independence is a social movement, and by becoming independent, both movements aim to create a more prosperous, fair, and just society." www.thenational.scot/politics/252...
These key economic truths show how independent Scotland and Wales can succeed
THE Scottish and Welsh independence movements have lots of things in common ...
www.thenational.scot
June 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
"In both Scotland and Wales, independence is a social movement, and by becoming independent, both movements aim to create a more prosperous, fair, and just society." www.thenational.scot/politics/252...
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If you missed this week's #FullScottish with Brian Liddy, @paulmclennanmsp.bsky.social and @markjhooper.bsky.social discussing the week's Scottish and international news, including #Ukraine, #Gaza, Trump, Hamilton, and UK spending, it is on catch-up now
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/full-scottis...
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/full-scottis...
Full Scottish - 08/06/2025 - Broadcasting Scotland
On this week's Full Scottish, Brian Liddy, Paul McLennan MSP and Mark Hooper discuss the weeks top Scottish and international news.
www.broadcastingscotland.scot
June 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
If you missed this week's #FullScottish with Brian Liddy, @paulmclennanmsp.bsky.social and @markjhooper.bsky.social discussing the week's Scottish and international news, including #Ukraine, #Gaza, Trump, Hamilton, and UK spending, it is on catch-up now
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/full-scottis...
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/full-scottis...
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Strategies for savvy voters: tactical voting and the 2026 Senedd election
Wales is redesigning its democracy – new rules, new map, new maths – in 2026 tactical voting could shape the future like never before
✍️ Simon Hobson
Wales is redesigning its democracy – new rules, new map, new maths – in 2026 tactical voting could shape the future like never before
✍️ Simon Hobson
Strategies for savvy voters: tactical voting and the 2026 Senedd election
Wales is redesigning its democracy – new rules, new map, new maths – in 2026 tactical voting could shape the future like never before
bylines.cymru
June 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Strategies for savvy voters: tactical voting and the 2026 Senedd election
Wales is redesigning its democracy – new rules, new map, new maths – in 2026 tactical voting could shape the future like never before
✍️ Simon Hobson
Wales is redesigning its democracy – new rules, new map, new maths – in 2026 tactical voting could shape the future like never before
✍️ Simon Hobson
Reposted by Mark Hooper
Tune in at 12:00 midday for the #FullScottish with Brian Liddy, @paulmclennanmsp.bsky.social and @markjhooper.bsky.social discussing the week's Scottish and international news, including #Ukraine, #Gaza, Trump/Musk, Hamilton, UK Spending and housing.
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/full-scottis...
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/full-scottis...
Full Scottish - 08/06/2025 - Broadcasting Scotland
On this week's Full Scottish, Brian Liddy, Paul McLennan MSP and Mark Hooper discuss the weeks top Scottish and international news.
www.broadcastingscotland.scot
June 8, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Tune in at 12:00 midday for the #FullScottish with Brian Liddy, @paulmclennanmsp.bsky.social and @markjhooper.bsky.social discussing the week's Scottish and international news, including #Ukraine, #Gaza, Trump/Musk, Hamilton, UK Spending and housing.
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/full-scottis...
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/full-scottis...
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"Pobl ynni cymunedol ydym ni – pobl sy’n credu mewn dod ynghyd i oresgyn heriau, ymdrechu’n dorfol, gweithredu’n gadarnhaol ac yng nghwmni pobl eraill."
Ein Swyddog Marchnata Hyrwyddo @dyfan.bsky.social sy'n trafod ysbryd ynni cymunedol a'n cynhadledd ni eleni.
ynnicymunedol.cymru/newyddion/ei...
Ein Swyddog Marchnata Hyrwyddo @dyfan.bsky.social sy'n trafod ysbryd ynni cymunedol a'n cynhadledd ni eleni.
ynnicymunedol.cymru/newyddion/ei...
Ein Cynhadledd ac Ysbryd Ynni Cymunedol
ynnicymunedol.cymru
May 27, 2025 at 8:28 AM
"Pobl ynni cymunedol ydym ni – pobl sy’n credu mewn dod ynghyd i oresgyn heriau, ymdrechu’n dorfol, gweithredu’n gadarnhaol ac yng nghwmni pobl eraill."
Ein Swyddog Marchnata Hyrwyddo @dyfan.bsky.social sy'n trafod ysbryd ynni cymunedol a'n cynhadledd ni eleni.
ynnicymunedol.cymru/newyddion/ei...
Ein Swyddog Marchnata Hyrwyddo @dyfan.bsky.social sy'n trafod ysbryd ynni cymunedol a'n cynhadledd ni eleni.
ynnicymunedol.cymru/newyddion/ei...
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"Whatever your level of interest in community energy, it was clear conference was the place to be last year, and I know the same can be said for this year too."
@markjhooper.bsky.social reflects on CEW's Conference and joining the team.
communityenergy.wales/news/i-liked...
@markjhooper.bsky.social reflects on CEW's Conference and joining the team.
communityenergy.wales/news/i-liked...
“I liked CEW’s Conference so much, I joined the organisation!”
communityenergy.wales
May 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
"Whatever your level of interest in community energy, it was clear conference was the place to be last year, and I know the same can be said for this year too."
@markjhooper.bsky.social reflects on CEW's Conference and joining the team.
communityenergy.wales/news/i-liked...
@markjhooper.bsky.social reflects on CEW's Conference and joining the team.
communityenergy.wales/news/i-liked...
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A diddordeb mewn ynni cymunedol? Eisiau dysgu mwy? Beth am ddod i gynhadledd Ynni Cymunedol Cymru. Dyma @cymraussie.bsky.social yn trafod pam ei fod e mor hoff o ddod.
Tocynnau a rhaglen: ynnicymunedol.cymru/about-us/con...
Tocynnau a rhaglen: ynnicymunedol.cymru/about-us/con...
May 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A diddordeb mewn ynni cymunedol? Eisiau dysgu mwy? Beth am ddod i gynhadledd Ynni Cymunedol Cymru. Dyma @cymraussie.bsky.social yn trafod pam ei fod e mor hoff o ddod.
Tocynnau a rhaglen: ynnicymunedol.cymru/about-us/con...
Tocynnau a rhaglen: ynnicymunedol.cymru/about-us/con...
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💡 CYFLE SWYDD 💡
Mae gennym ddau gyfle swydd newydd yma yn Ynni Cymunedol Cymru:
- Swyddog Datblygu Masnachol ac Asedau
- Swyddog Ymgysylltu Cymunedol
Am ddisgrifiad swydd a chyfarwyddiadau ymgeisio, cysylltwch â [email protected]
Dyddiad cau am hanner dydd ar 30 o Fai 2025.
Mae gennym ddau gyfle swydd newydd yma yn Ynni Cymunedol Cymru:
- Swyddog Datblygu Masnachol ac Asedau
- Swyddog Ymgysylltu Cymunedol
Am ddisgrifiad swydd a chyfarwyddiadau ymgeisio, cysylltwch â [email protected]
Dyddiad cau am hanner dydd ar 30 o Fai 2025.
May 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM
💡 CYFLE SWYDD 💡
Mae gennym ddau gyfle swydd newydd yma yn Ynni Cymunedol Cymru:
- Swyddog Datblygu Masnachol ac Asedau
- Swyddog Ymgysylltu Cymunedol
Am ddisgrifiad swydd a chyfarwyddiadau ymgeisio, cysylltwch â [email protected]
Dyddiad cau am hanner dydd ar 30 o Fai 2025.
Mae gennym ddau gyfle swydd newydd yma yn Ynni Cymunedol Cymru:
- Swyddog Datblygu Masnachol ac Asedau
- Swyddog Ymgysylltu Cymunedol
Am ddisgrifiad swydd a chyfarwyddiadau ymgeisio, cysylltwch â [email protected]
Dyddiad cau am hanner dydd ar 30 o Fai 2025.
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💡 WE ARE HIRING 💡
We have two new job opportunities here at Community Energy Wales:
- Commercial & Asset Development Officer
- Community Engagement Officer
For a job description & application instructions, contact [email protected]
Closing date midday on the 30th of May 2025.
We have two new job opportunities here at Community Energy Wales:
- Commercial & Asset Development Officer
- Community Engagement Officer
For a job description & application instructions, contact [email protected]
Closing date midday on the 30th of May 2025.
May 12, 2025 at 11:15 AM
💡 WE ARE HIRING 💡
We have two new job opportunities here at Community Energy Wales:
- Commercial & Asset Development Officer
- Community Engagement Officer
For a job description & application instructions, contact [email protected]
Closing date midday on the 30th of May 2025.
We have two new job opportunities here at Community Energy Wales:
- Commercial & Asset Development Officer
- Community Engagement Officer
For a job description & application instructions, contact [email protected]
Closing date midday on the 30th of May 2025.
The UK Labour Government has just pushed 50,000 more children across the UK into poverty.
Deliberately. And in full knowledge of the impact.
Deliberately. And in full knowledge of the impact.
March 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The UK Labour Government has just pushed 50,000 more children across the UK into poverty.
Deliberately. And in full knowledge of the impact.
Deliberately. And in full knowledge of the impact.
Reposted by Mark Hooper
Indy Rally in Barry! Speakers @markjhooper.bsky.social & @kieramarshall.bsky.social discuss @yes.cymru independence rally on 26 April.
🎧 Listen on your usual podcast apps
📺 Watch on the YesCymru YouTube channel
youtu.be/UyK32CnyNvA?...
🎧 Listen on your usual podcast apps
📺 Watch on the YesCymru YouTube channel
youtu.be/UyK32CnyNvA?...
Indy Rally in Barry - Mark Hooper and Kiera Marshall
YouTube video by YesCymru
youtu.be
March 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Indy Rally in Barry! Speakers @markjhooper.bsky.social & @kieramarshall.bsky.social discuss @yes.cymru independence rally on 26 April.
🎧 Listen on your usual podcast apps
📺 Watch on the YesCymru YouTube channel
youtu.be/UyK32CnyNvA?...
🎧 Listen on your usual podcast apps
📺 Watch on the YesCymru YouTube channel
youtu.be/UyK32CnyNvA?...
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Last month I did a little experiment.
I wanted to see how the exact same post would perform on both X (Twitter) and Bluesky.
The results were...interesting...
[Thread]
I wanted to see how the exact same post would perform on both X (Twitter) and Bluesky.
The results were...interesting...
[Thread]
March 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Last month I did a little experiment.
I wanted to see how the exact same post would perform on both X (Twitter) and Bluesky.
The results were...interesting...
[Thread]
I wanted to see how the exact same post would perform on both X (Twitter) and Bluesky.
The results were...interesting...
[Thread]
Reposted by Mark Hooper
Mark Hooper yng Nghynadledd Melin Drafod yn ystyried sut i ymateb i’r perygl i ddemocratiaeth
@markjhooper.bsky.social at the Melin Drafod Conference considers how to respond to the threats to democracy
@markjhooper.bsky.social at the Melin Drafod Conference considers how to respond to the threats to democracy
February 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Mark Hooper yng Nghynadledd Melin Drafod yn ystyried sut i ymateb i’r perygl i ddemocratiaeth
@markjhooper.bsky.social at the Melin Drafod Conference considers how to respond to the threats to democracy
@markjhooper.bsky.social at the Melin Drafod Conference considers how to respond to the threats to democracy
Today I announced my intention to seek Plaid's lead nomination for Pen-Y-Bont Bro Morgannwg.
youtu.be/mJKxeb7owqE?...
youtu.be/mJKxeb7owqE?...
MARK HOOPER LAUNCHES SENEDD BID
YouTube video by Mark Hooper
youtu.be
February 26, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Today I announced my intention to seek Plaid's lead nomination for Pen-Y-Bont Bro Morgannwg.
youtu.be/mJKxeb7owqE?...
youtu.be/mJKxeb7owqE?...
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Plaid Cymru’s economy and energy spokesperson Luke Fletcher is facing a tough selection battle for the right to head the party’s list of candidates in the new “super-constituency” of Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg at the Senedd election next year ✍️ Martin Shipton
Prominent councillor challenges Plaid Cymru's economy spokesman for right to top Senedd election list
Mark Hooper Plaid Cymru’s economy and energy spokesperson Luke Fletcher is facing a tough selection battle for the right to head the party’s list of candidates in the new “super-constituency” of Pen-y...
wp.me
February 26, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Plaid Cymru’s economy and energy spokesperson Luke Fletcher is facing a tough selection battle for the right to head the party’s list of candidates in the new “super-constituency” of Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg at the Senedd election next year ✍️ Martin Shipton
Reposted by Mark Hooper
Good luck @markjhooper.bsky.social 👍
Plaid Cymru’s economy and energy spokesperson Luke Fletcher is facing a tough selection battle for the right to head the party’s list of candidates in the new “super-constituency” of Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg at the Senedd election next year ✍️ Martin Shipton
Prominent councillor challenges Plaid Cymru's economy spokesman for right to top Senedd election list
Mark Hooper Plaid Cymru’s economy and energy spokesperson Luke Fletcher is facing a tough selection battle for the right to head the party’s list of candidates in the new “super-constituency” of Pen-y...
wp.me
February 26, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Good luck @markjhooper.bsky.social 👍
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A third of Welsh kids live in poverty and Starmer still thinks Britannia rules the waves...
Starmer planning big cuts to UK aid budget to boost defence spending, say sources
Starmer planning big cuts to UK aid budget to boost defence spending, say sources
Exclusive: PM expected to confirm boost in military spending to at least 2.5% of GDP by 2030
* UK politics live – latest updates
Keir Starmer is planning drastic cuts to Britain’s international aid budget to help pay for a boost to defence spending,…
www.theguardian.com
February 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
A third of Welsh kids live in poverty and Starmer still thinks Britannia rules the waves...
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Former Reform UK Wales and UKIP Wales leader Nathan Gill has been charged with bribery. In court on Monday www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Nathan Gill: Former Reform UK Wales leader charged with bribery
The ex-MEP and former UKIP Wales leader is to appear in court on Monday on charges of bribery.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Former Reform UK Wales and UKIP Wales leader Nathan Gill has been charged with bribery. In court on Monday www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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🚨 The so-called 'partnership in power' between the Welsh and UK Labour Governments is a sham! 🚨
Today’s budget proves that #Labour does not match #PlaidCymru’s ambition for #Wales ❌
Wales deserves better – and Plaid Cymru is ready to deliver 🏴
Today’s budget proves that #Labour does not match #PlaidCymru’s ambition for #Wales ❌
Wales deserves better – and Plaid Cymru is ready to deliver 🏴
February 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🚨 The so-called 'partnership in power' between the Welsh and UK Labour Governments is a sham! 🚨
Today’s budget proves that #Labour does not match #PlaidCymru’s ambition for #Wales ❌
Wales deserves better – and Plaid Cymru is ready to deliver 🏴
Today’s budget proves that #Labour does not match #PlaidCymru’s ambition for #Wales ❌
Wales deserves better – and Plaid Cymru is ready to deliver 🏴
Reposted by Mark Hooper
In this week's column, I explore what I see as a very real prospect of systemic collapse, caused by Trump's actions, and suggest we start preparing.
I try to explain how complex systems fail, and suggest some of the failure paths we could be on.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I try to explain how complex systems fail, and suggest some of the failure paths we could be on.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
There are many ways Trump could trigger a global collapse. Here’s how to survive if that happens | George Monbiot
It could be wildfires, a pandemic or a financial crisis. The super-rich will flee to their bunkers – the rest of us will have to fend for ourselves, writes columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2025 at 8:07 AM
In this week's column, I explore what I see as a very real prospect of systemic collapse, caused by Trump's actions, and suggest we start preparing.
I try to explain how complex systems fail, and suggest some of the failure paths we could be on.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I try to explain how complex systems fail, and suggest some of the failure paths we could be on.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
@enalloyd.bsky.social can I send you a DM, Ena? Needs enabling your side.
February 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM
@enalloyd.bsky.social can I send you a DM, Ena? Needs enabling your side.
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Who do we want in control of our energy?
We say - the people!
Nothing about future energy policy is guaranteed.
Today, Reform shared their plans to dismantle green energy.
🧵
We say - the people!
Nothing about future energy policy is guaranteed.
Today, Reform shared their plans to dismantle green energy.
🧵
February 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Who do we want in control of our energy?
We say - the people!
Nothing about future energy policy is guaranteed.
Today, Reform shared their plans to dismantle green energy.
🧵
We say - the people!
Nothing about future energy policy is guaranteed.
Today, Reform shared their plans to dismantle green energy.
🧵
Reposted by Mark Hooper
Pwy ydyn ni eisiau'n rheoli ein hynni?
Ein galwad ni: Y BOBL!
Gall polisi ynni newid ar unrhyw adeg.
Heddiw, fe wnaeth Reform gyhoeddi eu cynlluniau i ddinistrio ynni gwyrdd.
🧵
Ein galwad ni: Y BOBL!
Gall polisi ynni newid ar unrhyw adeg.
Heddiw, fe wnaeth Reform gyhoeddi eu cynlluniau i ddinistrio ynni gwyrdd.
🧵
February 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Pwy ydyn ni eisiau'n rheoli ein hynni?
Ein galwad ni: Y BOBL!
Gall polisi ynni newid ar unrhyw adeg.
Heddiw, fe wnaeth Reform gyhoeddi eu cynlluniau i ddinistrio ynni gwyrdd.
🧵
Ein galwad ni: Y BOBL!
Gall polisi ynni newid ar unrhyw adeg.
Heddiw, fe wnaeth Reform gyhoeddi eu cynlluniau i ddinistrio ynni gwyrdd.
🧵