Arfon Jones 🏴🏴 🇯🇴🇯🇴
@arfonj.bsky.social
A former Police Officer and Police & Crime commissioner who is also a proud leftie and woke. Political activist and commentator. Campaigns for Welsh independence and an independent Palestinian state. Anti imperialism. Not a fan of Trump 😱😱
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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
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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...
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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
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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?...
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Mr Polanski said that this “won’t be the last – I know there are many more weighting up their decision.”
Read my full interview and analysis in my newsletter.
Read my full interview and analysis in my newsletter.
November 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Mr Polanski said that this “won’t be the last – I know there are many more weighting up their decision.”
Read my full interview and analysis in my newsletter.
Read my full interview and analysis in my newsletter.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Ireland is pushing a motion to ban Israel from FIFA and UEFA.
It has made JD Vance very mad.
It's time to remove Israel from world sport, don't you agree?
It has made JD Vance very mad.
It's time to remove Israel from world sport, don't you agree?
November 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Ireland is pushing a motion to ban Israel from FIFA and UEFA.
It has made JD Vance very mad.
It's time to remove Israel from world sport, don't you agree?
It has made JD Vance very mad.
It's time to remove Israel from world sport, don't you agree?
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Like you I am celebrating Tuesday's victories. However, my job is not to sugarcoat things and tell you it's all fixed. It is to warning about what to expect next and fight back.
That is why I wrote this and why I hope you read and share. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/what...
That is why I wrote this and why I hope you read and share. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/what...
What Comes Next After the 2025 Elections
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Like you I am celebrating Tuesday's victories. However, my job is not to sugarcoat things and tell you it's all fixed. It is to warning about what to expect next and fight back.
That is why I wrote this and why I hope you read and share. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/what...
That is why I wrote this and why I hope you read and share. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/what...
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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...
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Cowardice and inaction left children to be abused
My opinion piece in the Observer
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
My opinion piece in the Observer
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
Nazir Afzal: Cowardice and inaction left children to be a...
Professionals tasked with safeguarding young people chose inaction. They permitted rape rather than risk controversy
observer.co.uk
June 22, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Cowardice and inaction left children to be abused
My opinion piece in the Observer
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
My opinion piece in the Observer
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
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"The clamour for an investigation is just something that must happen."
Ex chief prosecutor, Nazir Afzal, tells Jackie Long a police investigation should have taken place when Virginia Guiffre first made a complaint about Prince Andrew in 2015.
Read and watch:
www.channel4.com/news/people-...
Ex chief prosecutor, Nazir Afzal, tells Jackie Long a police investigation should have taken place when Virginia Guiffre first made a complaint about Prince Andrew in 2015.
Read and watch:
www.channel4.com/news/people-...
‘People doing favours for people in power’ – former prosecutor on Prince Andrew investigations
When Virginia Roberts Guiffre first made a complaint about Prince Andrew in 2015 - a police investigation should have taken place, according to the former chief prosecutor at the Crown Prosecution Ser...
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October 21, 2025 at 10:31 AM
"The clamour for an investigation is just something that must happen."
Ex chief prosecutor, Nazir Afzal, tells Jackie Long a police investigation should have taken place when Virginia Guiffre first made a complaint about Prince Andrew in 2015.
Read and watch:
www.channel4.com/news/people-...
Ex chief prosecutor, Nazir Afzal, tells Jackie Long a police investigation should have taken place when Virginia Guiffre first made a complaint about Prince Andrew in 2015.
Read and watch:
www.channel4.com/news/people-...
Please watch and share. The truth about Nigel Farage.
October 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Please watch and share. The truth about Nigel Farage.
They should be tried as war criminals
Over 50 Britons have joined the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) during the Gaza genocide, Declassified can reveal.
"UK citizens who join the Israeli military while it commits genocide are potential perpetrators of war crimes", lawyer Paul Heron said.
www.declassifieduk.org/revealed-ove...
"UK citizens who join the Israeli military while it commits genocide are potential perpetrators of war crimes", lawyer Paul Heron said.
www.declassifieduk.org/revealed-ove...
Revealed: Over 50 Britons fought for Israel amid Gaza genocide
Dozens of British nationals could be subject to war crimes investigations after serving in the IDF during its war on Gaza.
www.declassifieduk.org
October 27, 2025 at 9:17 AM
They should be tried as war criminals
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Polio is 99% eradicated — a remarkable global achievement. But the only way we can full get rid of it is by fully funding the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. On World Polio Day, I’m joining those calling on world leaders to close the gap and finish the job. Together, we can end polio for good
October 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Polio is 99% eradicated — a remarkable global achievement. But the only way we can full get rid of it is by fully funding the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. On World Polio Day, I’m joining those calling on world leaders to close the gap and finish the job. Together, we can end polio for good
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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...
The Reform Backlash: Caerphilly By-Election Result Shows Nigel Farage’s Party Is Much Weaker Than It Looks – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2025/10/24/t...
The Reform Backlash: Caerphilly By-Election Result Shows Nigel Farage’s Party Is Much Weaker Than It Looks
Despite widespread media predictions of a Reform victory on Thursday, Farage's defeat shows his party continues to be overestimated, argues Adam Bienkov
bylinetimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The Reform Backlash: Caerphilly By-Election Result Shows Nigel Farage’s Party Is Much Weaker Than It Looks – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2025/10/24/t...
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Plaid have won a massive victory in the Caerphilly by-election beating Reform comfortably.
The Labour vote has totally collapsed.
It seems that in Caerphilly more people feared those who oppose immigration than the immigrants themselves.
The Labour vote has totally collapsed.
It seems that in Caerphilly more people feared those who oppose immigration than the immigrants themselves.
October 24, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Plaid have won a massive victory in the Caerphilly by-election beating Reform comfortably.
The Labour vote has totally collapsed.
It seems that in Caerphilly more people feared those who oppose immigration than the immigrants themselves.
The Labour vote has totally collapsed.
It seems that in Caerphilly more people feared those who oppose immigration than the immigrants themselves.
Bore da!
...and it's a very good morning in Wales.
...and it's a very good morning in Wales.
October 24, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Bore da!
...and it's a very good morning in Wales.
...and it's a very good morning in Wales.
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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...
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The people of Caerphilly are not nearly as gullible as Nigel Farage thought they were. For him and his abominable party, the by-election loss is a huge setback that they weren’t expecting✍️ Martin Shipton
Reform's defeat is a triumph for Wales
Martin Shipton Lindsay Whittle’s triumph in the Caerphilly by-election is a victory not only for Plaid Cymru, but for Wales. Like many others, I had been seduced into believing that the Farage bandwag...
nation.cymru
October 24, 2025 at 6:40 AM
The people of Caerphilly are not nearly as gullible as Nigel Farage thought they were. For him and his abominable party, the by-election loss is a huge setback that they weren’t expecting✍️ Martin Shipton
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Nigel Farage was everywhere in Caerphilly today.
He now appears to have vanished.
He now appears to have vanished.
October 24, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Nigel Farage was everywhere in Caerphilly today.
He now appears to have vanished.
He now appears to have vanished.
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Plaid Cymru MP Liz Saville Roberts has urged the UK Government to introduce new rules that would give small Welsh breweries fairer access to large pub chains, similar to legislation already in place in Scotland
MP calls for ‘guest beer’ law to open up pub chains to small Welsh breweries
Plaid Cymru MP Liz Saville Roberts has urged the UK Government to introduce new rules that would give small Welsh breweries fairer access to large pub chains, similar to legislation already in place i...
nation.cymru
October 23, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Plaid Cymru MP Liz Saville Roberts has urged the UK Government to introduce new rules that would give small Welsh breweries fairer access to large pub chains, similar to legislation already in place in Scotland
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I am reporting from the Caerphilly by-election count tonight.
Going to be a late one.
Have spoken to some Plaid people who seem confident if could be close.
Reform are also sounding confident.
Please god don't be a recount...
Labour people are not sounding positive.
Going to be a late one.
Have spoken to some Plaid people who seem confident if could be close.
Reform are also sounding confident.
Please god don't be a recount...
Labour people are not sounding positive.
October 23, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I am reporting from the Caerphilly by-election count tonight.
Going to be a late one.
Have spoken to some Plaid people who seem confident if could be close.
Reform are also sounding confident.
Please god don't be a recount...
Labour people are not sounding positive.
Going to be a late one.
Have spoken to some Plaid people who seem confident if could be close.
Reform are also sounding confident.
Please god don't be a recount...
Labour people are not sounding positive.
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Zack Polanski has just confirmed that rejoining the EU is an aim for the Green Party.
The Green Party is the only party promising this.
The Green Party is the only party promising this.
October 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Zack Polanski has just confirmed that rejoining the EU is an aim for the Green Party.
The Green Party is the only party promising this.
The Green Party is the only party promising this.
King Charles should have taken Andrew with him to the Vatican today and left him confessing whilst he prayed with the Pope.
October 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
King Charles should have taken Andrew with him to the Vatican today and left him confessing whilst he prayed with the Pope.
No they won't, its all bullshit.
(a) No you won’t, don’t be silly
(b) If you do, good riddance
(b) If you do, good riddance
October 20, 2025 at 6:29 AM
No they won't, its all bullshit.