Carolyn Thomas MS
@carolynthomasms.bsky.social
Member of the Senedd for North Wales | Chair of Cross Party Groups on Animal Welfare and Public Transport | Welsh Labour
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Wales has been ‘hurt hardest’ by Brexit amid a ‘mess’ of trade barriers, cultural blockades and a ‘fading’ Welsh presence in EU relations, Senedd committees have warned
Wales ‘hurt hardest’ by Brexit trade barriers
Chris Haines – ICNN Senedd reporter Wales has been “hurt hardest” by Brexit amid a “mess” of trade barriers, cultural blockades and a “fading” Welsh presence in EU relations, Senedd committees have wa...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Wales has been ‘hurt hardest’ by Brexit amid a ‘mess’ of trade barriers, cultural blockades and a ‘fading’ Welsh presence in EU relations, Senedd committees have warned
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Something that is never factored into the published cost of nuclear energy, a near century long clean up. We pay for this. Current bill, £120 billion and climbing. Sizewell C will be just more of the same. Expensive power and a toxic legacy for thousands of years.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Something that is never factored into the published cost of nuclear energy, a near century long clean up. We pay for this. Current bill, £120 billion and climbing. Sizewell C will be just more of the same. Expensive power and a toxic legacy for thousands of years.
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Nigel Farage thinks the minimum wage for young people might be “too high”.
When many are struggling to make ends meet, Reform UK’s answer is to make life harder for young workers.
While they talk about cutting young people’s pay, Labour in Wales is capping their bus fares at £1.
When many are struggling to make ends meet, Reform UK’s answer is to make life harder for young workers.
While they talk about cutting young people’s pay, Labour in Wales is capping their bus fares at £1.
November 6, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Nigel Farage thinks the minimum wage for young people might be “too high”.
When many are struggling to make ends meet, Reform UK’s answer is to make life harder for young workers.
While they talk about cutting young people’s pay, Labour in Wales is capping their bus fares at £1.
When many are struggling to make ends meet, Reform UK’s answer is to make life harder for young workers.
While they talk about cutting young people’s pay, Labour in Wales is capping their bus fares at £1.
🚍| From Monday, bus fares across Wales will be capped at £1 for 5–15 year olds, with £3 day tickets.
A 38% rise in MyTravelPass applications shows how much young people value affordable transport.
I want to see capped fares made permanent - for a fairer, greener, and better connected Wales. 🌍
A 38% rise in MyTravelPass applications shows how much young people value affordable transport.
I want to see capped fares made permanent - for a fairer, greener, and better connected Wales. 🌍
October 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
🚍| From Monday, bus fares across Wales will be capped at £1 for 5–15 year olds, with £3 day tickets.
A 38% rise in MyTravelPass applications shows how much young people value affordable transport.
I want to see capped fares made permanent - for a fairer, greener, and better connected Wales. 🌍
A 38% rise in MyTravelPass applications shows how much young people value affordable transport.
I want to see capped fares made permanent - for a fairer, greener, and better connected Wales. 🌍
Delighted to have already had over 1,000 responses to my survey of North Wales residents.
I want to know the priorities of the region so they can guide my campaigns moving forward as your Member of the Senedd.
If you'd like to fill out the survey, please go to: forms.gle/LBxnMMsnEV2V...
I want to know the priorities of the region so they can guide my campaigns moving forward as your Member of the Senedd.
If you'd like to fill out the survey, please go to: forms.gle/LBxnMMsnEV2V...
October 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Delighted to have already had over 1,000 responses to my survey of North Wales residents.
I want to know the priorities of the region so they can guide my campaigns moving forward as your Member of the Senedd.
If you'd like to fill out the survey, please go to: forms.gle/LBxnMMsnEV2V...
I want to know the priorities of the region so they can guide my campaigns moving forward as your Member of the Senedd.
If you'd like to fill out the survey, please go to: forms.gle/LBxnMMsnEV2V...
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Due to a central government preventing Wales investing directly in public services, the Welsh government adopted this damaging new private finance model in the NHS.
It is really good to see @carolynthomasms.bsky.social speaking up on this.😍
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It is really good to see @carolynthomasms.bsky.social speaking up on this.😍
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October 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Due to a central government preventing Wales investing directly in public services, the Welsh government adopted this damaging new private finance model in the NHS.
It is really good to see @carolynthomasms.bsky.social speaking up on this.😍
vist.ly/4bwjs
It is really good to see @carolynthomasms.bsky.social speaking up on this.😍
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Senedd members called for lifelong blue badges for people with permanent conditions, labelling the current renewal system as unfair, stressful and potentially discriminatory
Forcing disabled people to reapply for blue badges ‘defies logic’
Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter Senedd members called for lifelong blue badges for people with permanent conditions, labelling the current renewal system as unfair, stressful and potentially discri...
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October 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Senedd members called for lifelong blue badges for people with permanent conditions, labelling the current renewal system as unfair, stressful and potentially discriminatory
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Carolyn Thomas, Senedd member for North Wales, expressed concerns about people being forced to re-prove their disability every three years to keep their parking permit.
North Wales Senedd members challenge blue badge renewal rules
North Wales Senedd members challenge blue badge renewal rules Share Senedd members called for lifelong blue badges for people with permanent conditions, labelling the current renewal system as unfair, stressful and potentially discriminatory. Carolyn Thomas, the Labour Senedd member for North Wales,...
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October 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Carolyn Thomas, Senedd member for North Wales, expressed concerns about people being forced to re-prove their disability every three years to keep their parking permit.
It was brilliant to host Basketball Wales in the Senedd & I'm looking forward to working with them to deliver a national facility here in North Wales.
Basketball is one of the most inclusive sports in Wales - bringing together young people from all backgrounds, abilities and communities.🏀
Basketball is one of the most inclusive sports in Wales - bringing together young people from all backgrounds, abilities and communities.🏀
October 20, 2025 at 12:43 PM
It was brilliant to host Basketball Wales in the Senedd & I'm looking forward to working with them to deliver a national facility here in North Wales.
Basketball is one of the most inclusive sports in Wales - bringing together young people from all backgrounds, abilities and communities.🏀
Basketball is one of the most inclusive sports in Wales - bringing together young people from all backgrounds, abilities and communities.🏀
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This is Reform's only Senedd Member Laura Anne Jones.
She is very angry about the Wales' Nation of Sanctuary that mainly supports Ukrainian refugees.
However she didn't always feel this way. Here are two speeches she has given where she says opposite things.
She is very angry about the Wales' Nation of Sanctuary that mainly supports Ukrainian refugees.
However she didn't always feel this way. Here are two speeches she has given where she says opposite things.
October 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This is Reform's only Senedd Member Laura Anne Jones.
She is very angry about the Wales' Nation of Sanctuary that mainly supports Ukrainian refugees.
However she didn't always feel this way. Here are two speeches she has given where she says opposite things.
She is very angry about the Wales' Nation of Sanctuary that mainly supports Ukrainian refugees.
However she didn't always feel this way. Here are two speeches she has given where she says opposite things.
It has been one year since the launch of the North Wales medical school in Bangor, with the first students set to graduate in 2028.
They are the doctors of the future who will help our NHS deliver better services for patients in Wales. 🧑⚕️🚑🏥👩⚕️
They are the doctors of the future who will help our NHS deliver better services for patients in Wales. 🧑⚕️🚑🏥👩⚕️
October 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
It has been one year since the launch of the North Wales medical school in Bangor, with the first students set to graduate in 2028.
They are the doctors of the future who will help our NHS deliver better services for patients in Wales. 🧑⚕️🚑🏥👩⚕️
They are the doctors of the future who will help our NHS deliver better services for patients in Wales. 🧑⚕️🚑🏥👩⚕️
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Labour MS carolynthomasms.bsky.social has raised concerns in the Senedd about the environmental impact of the #HyNet carbon dioxide pipeline which will plough through communities, conservation sites and watercourses in #NorthWales. She's the only politician to speak out.
Concerns raised over hydrogen pipeline impact on River Dee
The Welsh Government has said the HyLine Gogledd hydrogen pipeline project could create thousands of jobs in north-east Wales, but concerns have been raised in the Senedd about its potential impact on...
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October 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Labour MS carolynthomasms.bsky.social has raised concerns in the Senedd about the environmental impact of the #HyNet carbon dioxide pipeline which will plough through communities, conservation sites and watercourses in #NorthWales. She's the only politician to speak out.
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The Welsh Government says the Wrexham–Deeside hydrogen pipeline could createthousands of jobs, but concerns have been raised in Senedd that it may harm the River Dee and local protected habitats.
Concerns raised over hydrogen pipeline impact on River Dee
Concerns raised over hydrogen pipeline impact on River Dee Share The Welsh Government has said the HyLine Gogledd hydrogen pipeline project could create thousands of jobs in north-east Wales, but concerns have been raised in the Senedd about its potential impact on the River Dee and protected habita...
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October 3, 2025 at 9:35 AM
The Welsh Government says the Wrexham–Deeside hydrogen pipeline could createthousands of jobs, but concerns have been raised in Senedd that it may harm the River Dee and local protected habitats.
"There is no good reason why Wales should be held back from using the same borrowing tools as others. If we want a stronger economy and better public services, we must have the powers to deliver them."
My latest @wrexham.com column on the need for Welsh borrowing powers: wrexham.com/columns/a-vi...
My latest @wrexham.com column on the need for Welsh borrowing powers: wrexham.com/columns/a-vi...
A view from Carolyn Thomas – Welsh Labour’s North Wales Member of the Senedd
Wrexham.com has invited the four North Wales Members of the Senedd to write a monthly column with updates on their work. You can find their updates – along with contributions from the local representa...
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October 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
"There is no good reason why Wales should be held back from using the same borrowing tools as others. If we want a stronger economy and better public services, we must have the powers to deliver them."
My latest @wrexham.com column on the need for Welsh borrowing powers: wrexham.com/columns/a-vi...
My latest @wrexham.com column on the need for Welsh borrowing powers: wrexham.com/columns/a-vi...
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Beavers are set to be legally recognised as a native species in Wales, the Welsh Government has confirmed, paving the way for their managed reintroduction
Ministers eager to protect ‘eco-engineer’ beavers
Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter Beavers are set to be legally recognised as a native species in Wales, the Welsh Government has confirmed, paving the way for their managed reintroduction. Climate c...
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October 2, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Beavers are set to be legally recognised as a native species in Wales, the Welsh Government has confirmed, paving the way for their managed reintroduction
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🎥 This week in the Senedd, I asked the Cabinet Secretary for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to double the number of employee-owned businesses in Wales.
👉 You can watch the Cabinet Secretary’s response in the video below.
👉 You can watch the Cabinet Secretary’s response in the video below.
October 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
🎥 This week in the Senedd, I asked the Cabinet Secretary for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to double the number of employee-owned businesses in Wales.
👉 You can watch the Cabinet Secretary’s response in the video below.
👉 You can watch the Cabinet Secretary’s response in the video below.
Long awaited capital funding for our NHS in North Wales!
After 14 years of Tory austerity blocking investment, we’ll see:
🏥 Modern facilities at Royal Alex in Rhyl
🦴 £29.4m orthopaedic hub in Llandudno
Better care for patients, less pressure on Glan Clwyd. 💙
www.rhyljournal.co.uk/news/2551228...
After 14 years of Tory austerity blocking investment, we’ll see:
🏥 Modern facilities at Royal Alex in Rhyl
🦴 £29.4m orthopaedic hub in Llandudno
Better care for patients, less pressure on Glan Clwyd. 💙
www.rhyljournal.co.uk/news/2551228...
Rhyl: Application lodged for new community hospital at Royal Alex site
A planning application has been submitted for a new hospital building on the site of the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Rhyl.
www.rhyljournal.co.uk
October 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Long awaited capital funding for our NHS in North Wales!
After 14 years of Tory austerity blocking investment, we’ll see:
🏥 Modern facilities at Royal Alex in Rhyl
🦴 £29.4m orthopaedic hub in Llandudno
Better care for patients, less pressure on Glan Clwyd. 💙
www.rhyljournal.co.uk/news/2551228...
After 14 years of Tory austerity blocking investment, we’ll see:
🏥 Modern facilities at Royal Alex in Rhyl
🦴 £29.4m orthopaedic hub in Llandudno
Better care for patients, less pressure on Glan Clwyd. 💙
www.rhyljournal.co.uk/news/2551228...
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Swifts are amazing! @jennyrathbone.bsky.social and @carolynthomasms.bsky.social supported the petition to include swift bricks in all new buildings this week: nation.cymru/news/swift-a...
You can read more about their needs in our Species Champion briefing here: waleslink.org/wp-content/u...
You can read more about their needs in our Species Champion briefing here: waleslink.org/wp-content/u...
October 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Swifts are amazing! @jennyrathbone.bsky.social and @carolynthomasms.bsky.social supported the petition to include swift bricks in all new buildings this week: nation.cymru/news/swift-a...
You can read more about their needs in our Species Champion briefing here: waleslink.org/wp-content/u...
You can read more about their needs in our Species Champion briefing here: waleslink.org/wp-content/u...
It was great to appear on @sharpenditv.bsky.social this week and promote Welsh investment in publicly owned renewable energy projects in North Wales.
Profits will be put back into public services, not spirited away by overseas shareholders as has too often historically been the case! 🌹
Profits will be put back into public services, not spirited away by overseas shareholders as has too often historically been the case! 🌹
October 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
It was great to appear on @sharpenditv.bsky.social this week and promote Welsh investment in publicly owned renewable energy projects in North Wales.
Profits will be put back into public services, not spirited away by overseas shareholders as has too often historically been the case! 🌹
Profits will be put back into public services, not spirited away by overseas shareholders as has too often historically been the case! 🌹
Pleased to hear the Chancellor of the Exchequer speak of the £400m which has so far been recovered by the Covid Corruption Commissioner.
Money that was doled out to the Tory Government's pals for dodgy & unused PPE, now being put to use in our communities, in our schools, and in our health service.
Money that was doled out to the Tory Government's pals for dodgy & unused PPE, now being put to use in our communities, in our schools, and in our health service.
September 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Pleased to hear the Chancellor of the Exchequer speak of the £400m which has so far been recovered by the Covid Corruption Commissioner.
Money that was doled out to the Tory Government's pals for dodgy & unused PPE, now being put to use in our communities, in our schools, and in our health service.
Money that was doled out to the Tory Government's pals for dodgy & unused PPE, now being put to use in our communities, in our schools, and in our health service.
Reform UK's former Welsh leader just admitted taking cash to push pro-Russia propaganda as an MEP.
The party of plain speaking and “telling it like it is”. Unless, of course, someone in Moscow is paying you to say it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The party of plain speaking and “telling it like it is”. Unless, of course, someone in Moscow is paying you to say it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ex-Reform UK Wales leader Nathan Gill pleads guilty to bribery charges
Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.
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September 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Reform UK's former Welsh leader just admitted taking cash to push pro-Russia propaganda as an MEP.
The party of plain speaking and “telling it like it is”. Unless, of course, someone in Moscow is paying you to say it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The party of plain speaking and “telling it like it is”. Unless, of course, someone in Moscow is paying you to say it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
As a former council cabinet member, I know how tough 14 years of austerity has been.
That’s why this week I pressed the First Minister for a commitment from the Welsh Government to use every tool to shield councils & public services from inflationary pressures, while other parties risk more cuts.
That’s why this week I pressed the First Minister for a commitment from the Welsh Government to use every tool to shield councils & public services from inflationary pressures, while other parties risk more cuts.
September 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
As a former council cabinet member, I know how tough 14 years of austerity has been.
That’s why this week I pressed the First Minister for a commitment from the Welsh Government to use every tool to shield councils & public services from inflationary pressures, while other parties risk more cuts.
That’s why this week I pressed the First Minister for a commitment from the Welsh Government to use every tool to shield councils & public services from inflationary pressures, while other parties risk more cuts.
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Even fake lawns need maintenance - but the sort that’s harmful to nature. Real grass just absorbs things, but fake grass deteriorates over time, weathering and warping as nature tries to return. Can’t see how this is any easier than just cutting the grass and chucking the clippings under a bush.💁
June 30, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Even fake lawns need maintenance - but the sort that’s harmful to nature. Real grass just absorbs things, but fake grass deteriorates over time, weathering and warping as nature tries to return. Can’t see how this is any easier than just cutting the grass and chucking the clippings under a bush.💁
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Moley’s “Garden For Wildlife” Public Information sheet is now revised & expanded after the ‘Swift Brick’ campaign. A patchwork of messy old gardens still seem best - each one lost to astroturf & paving is another nail in the coffin of UK wildlife. #Compost #Birds #Bats #Bees #Hedgehogs #Insects
June 6, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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A 7% decline in English birds in just 5 years is astonishing
The web of life is unravelling fast
The web of life is unravelling fast
Wild bird numbers continue to fall in UK with some species in ‘dramatic freefall’
Species index fell by 4% between 2019 and 2024 – although data shows woodland populations beginning to stabilise
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September 24, 2025 at 7:55 AM
A 7% decline in English birds in just 5 years is astonishing
The web of life is unravelling fast
The web of life is unravelling fast