Roger Plater
@rogerplater.bsky.social
Cerddor. Anybynniaeth, Ieithoedd, Bwyd.
Musician. Indy, Languages, Food
Musician. Indy, Languages, Food
Reposted by Roger Plater
"Mae mudiad Urdd Gobaith Cymru yn cyhoeddi apêl ddydd Mawrth er mwyn annog pobl i gyfrannu tuag at gronfa arbennig a fyddai’n helpu pobl ifanc o gefndir incwm isel."
Y linc i gyfrannu:
www.urdd.cymru/cy/cefnogi/c...
newyddion.s4c.cymru/article/31670
Y linc i gyfrannu:
www.urdd.cymru/cy/cefnogi/c...
newyddion.s4c.cymru/article/31670
Yr Urdd yn apelio am gefnogaeth ar gyfer cronfa i blant incwm isel
Mae mudiad Urdd Gobaith Cymru yn cyhoeddi apêl ddydd Mawrth er mwyn annog pobl i gyfrannu tuag at gronfa arbennig a fyddai’n helpu pobl ifanc o gefndir incwm isel
newyddion.s4c.cymru
December 2, 2025 at 10:11 AM
"Mae mudiad Urdd Gobaith Cymru yn cyhoeddi apêl ddydd Mawrth er mwyn annog pobl i gyfrannu tuag at gronfa arbennig a fyddai’n helpu pobl ifanc o gefndir incwm isel."
Y linc i gyfrannu:
www.urdd.cymru/cy/cefnogi/c...
newyddion.s4c.cymru/article/31670
Y linc i gyfrannu:
www.urdd.cymru/cy/cefnogi/c...
newyddion.s4c.cymru/article/31670
Reposted by Roger Plater
We have written a special report looking at the people behind Reform in Wales.
This was a bizarre piece to write.
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/special-re...
This was a bizarre piece to write.
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/special-re...
Special report: Who are Reform in Wales?
We dived into the wild world of Reform UK in Cymru
willhaywardwales.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:13 AM
We have written a special report looking at the people behind Reform in Wales.
This was a bizarre piece to write.
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/special-re...
This was a bizarre piece to write.
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/special-re...
Reposted by Roger Plater
In today's nest of vipers news...
As Jonathan Gullis joins Reform UK, it's only fair to remind people of this.
All forgotten, is it, Dickie? ~AA
All forgotten, is it, Dickie? ~AA
December 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
In today's nest of vipers news...
Reposted by Roger Plater
*applauds fervently*
Received some hate mail in the post today, with a return envelope
November 28, 2025 at 11:42 PM
*applauds fervently*
Reposted by Roger Plater
Reposted by Roger Plater
Also, forcing people to remain with the same GP even though they've been moved miles away means taxis to appointments. Why can't the Home Secretary understand that it's her department's own rules at fault? It's not asylum seekers demanding taxis.
Dismal framing. Every aspect of most asylum seekers’ lives is controlled & paid for by the Home Office. They can’t work, are told where to live & have no autonomy or dignity. So they aren’t *choosing* to use taxis & don’t need to be “banned” from doing so. The HO just needs to get its act in order.
Government to ban asylum seekers from using taxis
The ban is set to come in February and any exemptions will have to be signed off by the Home Office.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Also, forcing people to remain with the same GP even though they've been moved miles away means taxis to appointments. Why can't the Home Secretary understand that it's her department's own rules at fault? It's not asylum seekers demanding taxis.
Reposted by Roger Plater
"EXCLUSIVE: Copying Denmark’s hardline asylum policy a ‘terrible idea’, Danes say"
"Helene Brydensholt of the The Alternative party has urged the UK Government to think again, explaining it’s been a disaster for integration and led to more racism"
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
"Helene Brydensholt of the The Alternative party has urged the UK Government to think again, explaining it’s been a disaster for integration and led to more racism"
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Copying Denmark’s hardline asylum policy a ‘terrible idea’, Danes say
Helene Brydensholt of the The Alternative party has urged the UK Government to think again, explaining it’s been a disaster for integration and led to more racism
www.mirror.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
"EXCLUSIVE: Copying Denmark’s hardline asylum policy a ‘terrible idea’, Danes say"
"Helene Brydensholt of the The Alternative party has urged the UK Government to think again, explaining it’s been a disaster for integration and led to more racism"
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
"Helene Brydensholt of the The Alternative party has urged the UK Government to think again, explaining it’s been a disaster for integration and led to more racism"
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've been to:
Sun Ra and His Intergalactic Reseach Arkestra
Paul Tortelier and Erik Heidsieck
Pink Floyd (Hyde Park)
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
Mabsant
Eclectic and old!
Sun Ra and His Intergalactic Reseach Arkestra
Paul Tortelier and Erik Heidsieck
Pink Floyd (Hyde Park)
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
Mabsant
Eclectic and old!
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've been to
Hawkwind
Jethro tull
Steeleye Span
Fairport Convention
Blue Oyster Cult
I have seen all of these at least five times and some in double figures.
I am so old...
Hawkwind
Jethro tull
Steeleye Span
Fairport Convention
Blue Oyster Cult
I have seen all of these at least five times and some in double figures.
I am so old...
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've been to.
Cocteau Twins
Robyn Hitchcock
The Jazz Butcher
Stump
Goodbye Mr Mackenzie
Cocteau Twins
Robyn Hitchcock
The Jazz Butcher
Stump
Goodbye Mr Mackenzie
November 28, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've been to:
Sun Ra and His Intergalactic Reseach Arkestra
Paul Tortelier and Erik Heidsieck
Pink Floyd (Hyde Park)
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
Mabsant
Eclectic and old!
Sun Ra and His Intergalactic Reseach Arkestra
Paul Tortelier and Erik Heidsieck
Pink Floyd (Hyde Park)
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
Mabsant
Eclectic and old!
Reposted by Roger Plater
Gwarthus
Labour ditches day-one protection from unfair dismissal in U-turn www.bbc.com/news/article...
Labour ditches day-one protection from unfair dismissal in U-turn www.bbc.com/news/article...
Labour ditches day-one protection from unfair dismissal in U-turn
The right will now be introduced after six months, in a breach of Labour's election manifesto.
www.bbc.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Gwarthus
Labour ditches day-one protection from unfair dismissal in U-turn www.bbc.com/news/article...
Labour ditches day-one protection from unfair dismissal in U-turn www.bbc.com/news/article...
Reposted by Roger Plater
94% of bottles and cans now recycled in Romania - including glass. Why can’t UK do this? Wales wants to!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘We like it a lot’: how Romania created the largest deposit return scheme in the world
In the two years since the system was launched, beverage-packaging collection and recycling has risen to 94%
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
94% of bottles and cans now recycled in Romania - including glass. Why can’t UK do this? Wales wants to!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Reposted by Roger Plater
Some myths, long debunked, refuse to go away. No, there's no 'trickle down effect', Conservatives aren't better with money, & rich people do not run from #WealthTax. Politicians still quoting these myths know better & journalists should. Stop perpetuating the myth. It's fear mongering w/o substance.
November 27, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Some myths, long debunked, refuse to go away. No, there's no 'trickle down effect', Conservatives aren't better with money, & rich people do not run from #WealthTax. Politicians still quoting these myths know better & journalists should. Stop perpetuating the myth. It's fear mongering w/o substance.
Reposted by Roger Plater
🚨The petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has already passed 40,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
🚨The petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has already passed 40,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Reposted by Roger Plater
U.S. tangerine in chief:
I've ended eight wars in nine months, got one to go. I thought this one would be easier.
Can anybody list these wars for me? Please? 🙏
I've ended eight wars in nine months, got one to go. I thought this one would be easier.
Can anybody list these wars for me? Please? 🙏
a close up of a dog 's face with a collar that says ' spaniel '
ALT: a close up of a dog 's face with a collar that says ' spaniel '
media.tenor.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
U.S. tangerine in chief:
I've ended eight wars in nine months, got one to go. I thought this one would be easier.
Can anybody list these wars for me? Please? 🙏
I've ended eight wars in nine months, got one to go. I thought this one would be easier.
Can anybody list these wars for me? Please? 🙏
Reposted by Roger Plater
LOT. RHY. GORMOD.
November 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
LOT. RHY. GORMOD.
Just seen a link to an article on BBC News site asking "Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?" I think I need to lie down in a darkened room clutching a grammar book!
November 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Just seen a link to an article on BBC News site asking "Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?" I think I need to lie down in a darkened room clutching a grammar book!
Reposted by Roger Plater
He was last seen almost 24 hours ago
Police have 'growing concerns' for missing man, 68, with white walking stick
He was last seen almost 24 hours ago
www.dailypost.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Reposted by Roger Plater
🍺 JD Wetherspoon – whose founder campaigned for the UK to leave the EU – is using Ireland as a springboard for its expansion into mainland Europe to avoid Brexit-induced red tape.
https://m.independent.ie/business/wetherspoon-uses-ireland-to-skirt-brexit-red-tape-for-eu-expansion/a1911675912.html
https://m.independent.ie/business/wetherspoon-uses-ireland-to-skirt-brexit-red-tape-for-eu-expansion/a1911675912.html
Wetherspoon uses Ireland to skirt Brexit red tape for EU expansion
UK pub and hotel group JD Wetherspoon – whose founder campaigned for the UK to leave the EU – is using Ireland as a springboard for its expansion into mainland Europe to avoid Brexit-induced red tape...
m.independent.ie
November 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Reposted by Roger Plater
This is America now.
November 18, 2025 at 12:23 PM
This is America now.
Reposted by Roger Plater
It's so absurd that of the last 4 Home Secs who all drove the dehumanisation of immigration, 3 were children of immigrants. I look at Patel, Braverman, & Mahmood, & wonder how deluded, how entitled you've to be to not see it & pause. Any Reform govt they currently enable would seek to send them away
November 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
It's so absurd that of the last 4 Home Secs who all drove the dehumanisation of immigration, 3 were children of immigrants. I look at Patel, Braverman, & Mahmood, & wonder how deluded, how entitled you've to be to not see it & pause. Any Reform govt they currently enable would seek to send them away
Reposted by Roger Plater
"Noson arbennig o gerddoriaeth Gymreig o’r radd flaenaf yng nghalon Dyffryn Ogwen. Bydd elw’r noson yn cefnogi ymgyrch Plaid Cymru Bangor, Conwy a Môn."
neuaddogwen.com/events/plaid...
neuaddogwen.com/events/plaid...
Plaid Cymru Dyffryn Ogwen yn cyflwyno: VRï + Angharad Jenkins - Neuadd Ogwen
Noson arbennig o gerddoriaeth Gymreig o’r radd flaenaf yng nghalon Dyffryn Ogwen. Bydd elw’r noson yn cefnogi ymgyrch Plaid Cymru Bangor, Conwy a Môn. VRï yw tri cherddor o galon capeli Cymru sy’n rho...
neuaddogwen.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
"Noson arbennig o gerddoriaeth Gymreig o’r radd flaenaf yng nghalon Dyffryn Ogwen. Bydd elw’r noson yn cefnogi ymgyrch Plaid Cymru Bangor, Conwy a Môn."
neuaddogwen.com/events/plaid...
neuaddogwen.com/events/plaid...
Reposted by Roger Plater
@spaincivilwartours.bsky.social
And for those who’ve never come across Ralph Bates:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_B...
And for those who’ve never come across Ralph Bates:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_B...
November 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
@spaincivilwartours.bsky.social
And for those who’ve never come across Ralph Bates:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_B...
And for those who’ve never come across Ralph Bates:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_B...
Reposted by Roger Plater
7,261 elderly/vulnerable people in care homes given ‘notice to quit’.
Major reason: "revenge evictions’. people “threatened with eviction as a result of raising a complaint"
Care homes are mostly in the private sector, owned by corporations and private equity, profit margins of up to 40%.
Major reason: "revenge evictions’. people “threatened with eviction as a result of raising a complaint"
Care homes are mostly in the private sector, owned by corporations and private equity, profit margins of up to 40%.
Revealed: Thousands of elderly people evicted from care homes every year
Thousands of elderly and vulnerable people have received eviction notices from their care homes in the last year, the Big Issue has found.
www.bigissue.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:43 AM
7,261 elderly/vulnerable people in care homes given ‘notice to quit’.
Major reason: "revenge evictions’. people “threatened with eviction as a result of raising a complaint"
Care homes are mostly in the private sector, owned by corporations and private equity, profit margins of up to 40%.
Major reason: "revenge evictions’. people “threatened with eviction as a result of raising a complaint"
Care homes are mostly in the private sector, owned by corporations and private equity, profit margins of up to 40%.
Reposted by Roger Plater
More Tory trousering.
"Revealed: the billion-pound PPE contractor with a Tory MP on site."
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
"Revealed: the billion-pound PPE contractor with a Tory MP on site."
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Revealed: the billion-pound PPE contractor with a Tory MP on site
Special report: Uniserve was paid £1.4bn for Covid contracts that included supply of £178.5m in never-used equipment
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:33 AM
More Tory trousering.
"Revealed: the billion-pound PPE contractor with a Tory MP on site."
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
"Revealed: the billion-pound PPE contractor with a Tory MP on site."
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Reposted by Roger Plater
Vile, inhumane behaviour
1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Vile, inhumane behaviour
Reposted by Roger Plater
I've been getting pushback from Labour loyalists for my last posts.
I'll just say this. I'm physically disabled. I depend on my husband, a foreign national with ILR, for support with mobility & daily living. Since Starmer got in the fear & anxiety I experienced under the Tories has only got worse.
I'll just say this. I'm physically disabled. I depend on my husband, a foreign national with ILR, for support with mobility & daily living. Since Starmer got in the fear & anxiety I experienced under the Tories has only got worse.
November 8, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I've been getting pushback from Labour loyalists for my last posts.
I'll just say this. I'm physically disabled. I depend on my husband, a foreign national with ILR, for support with mobility & daily living. Since Starmer got in the fear & anxiety I experienced under the Tories has only got worse.
I'll just say this. I'm physically disabled. I depend on my husband, a foreign national with ILR, for support with mobility & daily living. Since Starmer got in the fear & anxiety I experienced under the Tories has only got worse.