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Melin Drafod @melindrafod.bsky.social · 22h

@carolecadwalla.bsky.social yn egluro dylanwad Rwsia ar etholiadau yn yr UDA, Prydain, a Chymru

Carole Cadwalladr explains Russia’s influence on elections in the USA, the UK, and Wales, and why Nathan Gill’s story should be getting far more attention

www.thenerve.news/p/reform-uk-...

The contact of Reform UK’s Russian puppet Nathan Gill is linked to efforts to destabilise the US and Ukraine. Why, even now, is no one asking questions?

Gill, former leader in Wales of Nigel Farage's party, admits taking bribes to help Putin. And his Russian connection - the Ukrainian politician Oleh Voloshyn - in turn has links to a key figure wante...

www.thenerve.news

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Melin Drafod @melindrafod.bsky.social · 1d

Independence is crucial for the future of Wales, come to support next Saturday

www.yes.cymru/rhyl

@yes.cymru @auob.cymru

March for Independence - RHYL

Rhyl will take centre stage in the campaign for Welsh independence this autumn, as people from across Wales are expected to join the March for Independence on Saturday 18 October 2025.

www.yes.cymru

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Melin Drafod @melindrafod.bsky.social · 1d

Mae annibyniaeth yn allweddol i ddyfodol Cymru, dewch i gefnogi ddydd Sadwrn nesaf

cy.yes.cymru/rhyl

@yes.cymru @auob.cymru

March for Independence - RHYL

Rhyl will take centre stage in the campaign for Welsh independence this autumn, as people from across Wales are expected to join the March for Independence on Saturday 18 October 2025.

www.yes.cymru

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Melin Drafod @melindrafod.bsky.social · 2d

Mae ymyrraeth tramor yn tanseilio democratiaeth yng Nghymru
Foreign interference is undermining democracy in Wales
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/thick-as-t...

‘Thick as Thieves’: Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage’s Putin Problem

Far from being a distant colleague, insiders told Byline Times that Reform's former Welsh leader, convicted of bribery, was a close Farage aide and worked on the Kremlin's plan to crush Ukraine

www.bylinesupplement.com

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Melin Drafod @melindrafod.bsky.social · 4d

O ddifri, Toriaid wedi methu ydy cymaint o wleidyddion Reform, ac mae'n nhw'n chwilio am ffyrdd newydd o fethu.

Seriously, so many Reform politicians are failed Tories, and they are looking for new ways of failing.

nation.cymru/news/20-tory...

20 Tory councillors join Reform UK on eve of Conservative conference finale

Twenty councillors have walked away from the Conservatives to join Reform UK, as Kemi Badenoch admits her party is “shedding a lot of baggage”. Nigel Farage’s party unveiled 20 defections on Tuesday, ...

nation.cymru

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Melin Drafod @melindrafod.bsky.social · Sep 8

Dyma grynodeb gwych gan William Thomson o sgwrs Warren Mosler yng Nghaerdydd

This is a great summary by William Thomson of Warren Mosler's talk in Cardiff

scotonomics.org/the-mmt-lens... @auob.cymru @yes.cymru

The MMT lens for an independent Scotland and Wales - Scotonomics

Warren Mosler uses the MMT lens for an independent Scotland and Wales to explain why having a sovereign currency is key to prosperity.

scotonomics.org

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Melin Drafod @melindrafod.bsky.social · Aug 30

Trafodaeth dda iawn am economi y Gymru anibynnol ddoe yn y Tramshed Tech

A great discussion about the economy of an independent Wales yesterday at the Tramshed Tech

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NationCymru @nation.cymru · Aug 30

Wales could become a more prosperous nation by ditching the pound and creating its own currency, according to a monetary guru whose anti-establishment ideas are challenging economic orthodoxy ✍️ Martin Shipton

'Wales could be a prosperous country if it had its own currency'

Martin Shipton Wales could become a more prosperous nation by ditching the pound and creating its own currency, according to a monetary guru whose anti-establishment ideas are challenging economic ort...

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Melin Drafod @melindrafod.bsky.social · Aug 28

Yfory - Gwener - Trafod economi'r Gymru anibynnol

Tomorrow - Friday - Discuss the economy of an independent Wales

scotonomics.org/event/the-ec... @auob.cymru @yes.cymru

The Economics of Independence for Scotland and Wales – Monetary Sovereignty - Scotonomics

An economic event in Wales to discuss the economics of independence focusing on the importance of wales having its own currency.

scotonomics.org

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Melin Drafod @melindrafod.bsky.social · Aug 27

Oes unrhyw un wedi sylwi nad yw Reform byth yn awgrymu gwneud dim byd sy'n brifo pobl gyfoethog?

Anybody noticed that Reform won't reform anything if it would hurt rich people?

www.opendemocracy.net/en/dark-mone...

These are the wealthy funders who’ve given Reform £5m

Nigel Farage says his party is a break from the political establishment. That claim doesn’t match up with its donors

www.opendemocracy.net

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Melin Drafod @melindrafod.bsky.social · Aug 25

Ddydd Gwener yma – dewch i drafod economi’r Gymru anibynnol

This Friday – come to discuss the economy of an independent Wales

scotonomics.org/event/the-ec...

5:00 pm Transhed Tech 29/08/25

@auob.cymru @yes.cymru

The Economics of Independence for Scotland and Wales – Monetary Sovereignty - Scotonomics

An economic event in Wales to discuss the economics of independence focusing on the importance of wales having its own currency.

scotonomics.org

Melin Drafod @melindrafod.bsky.social · Aug 23

Yn y bon, Toriaid wedi methu ydy Reform, yn chwilio am gyfle arall i greu dinistr.

Reform are basically just failed Tories, looking for another chance to mess things up.

nation.cymru/opinion/for-...

For Conservative Party, see Reform UK

Martin Shipton Why are so many people not getting the fact that Reform UK is just a rebranded and repackaged version of the Conservative Party? Nigel Farage made a very revealing comment during an int...

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Melin Drafod @melindrafod.bsky.social · Aug 19

Dewch i fod yn rhan o drafodaeth allweddol ar economi Cymru annibynnol

scotonomics.org/event/the-ec...

29/8/25

Be a part of a key discussion on the economy of an Independent Wales @auob.cymru @yes.cymru

The Economics of Independence for Scotland and Wales – Monetary Sovereignty - Scotonomics

An economic event in Wales to discuss the economics of independence focusing on the importance of wales having its own currency.

scotonomics.org

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Melin Drafod @melindrafod.bsky.social · Aug 8

HEDDIW! (Gwener 4:30)
Annibyniaeth - Sut a Phryd? @thatleftydylan.bsky.social @yes.cymru @elinhywel.bsky.social @sionjobbins.bsky.social

Melin Drafod @melindrafod.bsky.social · Aug 7

Yfory - Dydd Gwener - 4:30 - Tomorrow - Friday

Melin Drafod @melindrafod.bsky.social · Aug 2

A ddylai Cymru gael ei harian ei hun? Should Wales have it’s own currency?
Trafodaeth allweddol yn dod yn fuan / A key discussion coming soon 29/8/25 Tramshed Tech Caerdydd/Cardiff
scotonomics.org/event/the-ec...
@auob.cymru

The Economics of Independence for Scotland and Wales – Monetary Sovereignty - Scotonomics

An economic event in Wales to discuss the economics of independence focusing on the importance of wales having its own currency.

scotonomics.org

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Melin Drafod @melindrafod.bsky.social · Jul 29

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Melin Drafod @melindrafod.bsky.social · Apr 26

Trafod dyfodol Cymru yn y Farchnad Annibyniaeth, y Barri.
Discussing the furure of Wales at the Indy Market, Barry #indywales #yescymru

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Melin Drafod @melindrafod.bsky.social · Apr 23

Dewch i'n gweld yn y Farchad Annibyniaeth yn y Barri - DYDD SADWRN YMA
Visit our stand at the Indy Market in Barry - THIS SATURDAY
🗓 Sadwrn Saturday 26/04/2025
📍 Sgwâr y Brenin / King Square, Barry CF63 4RW
🕙 Marchnad Annibyniaeth / Indy Market 10am–4pm – Gorymdaith/March 1pm
@auob.cymru @yes.cymru

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AUOBCymru @auob.cymru · Mar 1

8 WEEKS TO GO!
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 March For Independence
📍 BARRY
🗓️ 1pm, Saturday, 26 April

More info - nation.cymru/news/barry-t...

Barry to host march for Independence in April

AUOBCymru and YesCymru have announced that the next March for Independence will take place in Barry on Saturday, 26 April. Barry played a key role in the Cymru Fydd (Young Wales) movement of the 1890s...

nation.cymru

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AUOBCymru @auob.cymru · Mar 1

8 WYTHNOS I FYND!
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Gorymdaith Dros Annibyniaeth
📍 Y BARRI
🗓️ 1pm, Dydd Sadwrn, 26 Ebrill

Rhagor o wybodaeth - golwg.360.cymru/newyddion/cy...

Yr orymdaith nesaf dros annibyniaeth yn y Barri

Y Barri fydd lleoliad yr orymdaith nesaf dros annibyniaeth i Gymru. Bydd yn cael ei chynnal am 1 o’r gloch ddydd Sadwrn, Ebrill 26 yn y dref oedd yn ganolog i ddatblygiad Cymru Fydd yn yr 1890au. Cafo...

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Melin Drafod @melindrafod.bsky.social · Feb 26

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

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Melin Drafod @melindrafod.bsky.social · Feb 25

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

This is not a good look from the Westminster Government.

In these perilous times it's crucial that democratic institutions give a much better impression of fairness and of listening to the people.

Crown Estate: UK Government rejects calls for Welsh devolution

The Treasury minister tells MPs that devolving the estates would make

www.bbc.co.uk

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Melin Drafod @melindrafod.bsky.social · Feb 25

newyddion.s4c.cymru/article/26737

Mae hyn yn edrych yn wael i Lywodraeth Westminster.

Yn ein oes bregus ni mae'n allweddol bod sefydliadau democrataidd yn rhoi gwell argraff o degwch ac o wrando ar y bobl.

Cymru yn 'rhy fach a rhy dlawd' i ddatganoli Ystâd y Goron

Fe gafodd cynlluniau i ddatganoli pwerau Ystâd y Goron yng Nghymru eu gwrthod oherwydd bod "Llywodraeth y DU o’r gred" fod y wlad yn “rhy fach a rhy dlawd,” yn ôl arweinydd Plaid Cymru yn San Steffan

newyddion.s4c.cymru

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Melin Drafod @melindrafod.bsky.social · Feb 18

Mick Antioniw yn rhannu ei bryderon am ddemocratiaeth Cymru a’r Byd yng Nghynhadledd Melin Drafod

@mickantoniw.bsky.social shares his concerns regarding the health of democracy in Wales and the World at the Melin Drafod Conference

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