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Ben Lake @benlake.bsky.social · 7d

Last night the Global Sumud Flotilla was intercepted by Israeli Forces, blatantly violating international law once again.

I have written to the UK Government urging them to ensure that all those, including my constituent Hannah Schafer, who have been detained, are safely released.

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Ben Lake @benlake.bsky.social · 7d

Neithiwr cafodd y Global Sumud Flotilla ei rhyng-gipio gan Luoedd Arfog Israel, gan dorri cyfraith ryngwladol unwaith eto.

Rydw i wedi ysgrifennu at Lywodraeth y DU i’w hannog i sicrhau bod pawb, gan gynnwys fy etholwr Hannah Schafer, yn cael eu rhyddhau'n ddiogel ac ar unwaith.

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Ben Lake @benlake.bsky.social · Aug 28

Mae'r argyfwng dyngarol yn Gaza yn gwaethygu bob dydd.

Mae gan y DU gyfrifoldeb moesol a chyfreithiol i sicrhau bod Israel yn cydymffurfio â chyfraith ryngwladol.

Rhaid parhau i roi pwysau ar Lywodraeth y DU i wneud popeth o fewn ei gallu i roi diwedd ar yr erchyllterau a welwn yn Gaza.

NationCymru @nation.cymru · Aug 26

Plaid Cymru has called on the UK Government to introduce sanctions against Israel to pressure it to comply with international law and cease military operations in Gaza

Plaid Cymru urges UK Government to impose sanctions on Israel

Plaid Cymru has called on the UK Government to introduce sanctions against Israel to pressure it to comply with international law and cease military operations in Gaza. The party has already called fo...

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Ben Lake @benlake.bsky.social · Aug 28

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening by the day.

The UK Government has a moral and legal responsibility to ensure Israel complies with international law.

We must continue to put pressure on the UK Government to do everything in its power to put an end to the atrocities seen in Gaza.

NationCymru @nation.cymru · Aug 26

Plaid Cymru has called on the UK Government to introduce sanctions against Israel to pressure it to comply with international law and cease military operations in Gaza

Plaid Cymru urges UK Government to impose sanctions on Israel

Plaid Cymru has called on the UK Government to introduce sanctions against Israel to pressure it to comply with international law and cease military operations in Gaza. The party has already called fo...

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Ben Lake @benlake.bsky.social · Aug 5

Hope you had a great time 😀 see you in September!

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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · Jul 11

🚨 OUT NOW 🚨 Macron and Starmer revive ‘Entente Cordiale'

🇬🇧🇫🇷 MP @benlake.bsky.social, ex-diplomat Peter Westmacott, Flint Global's Francis-Joseph Schichan, & AFP's Adam Plowright join @alaintolhurst.bsky.social & @matildamartin.bsky.social to discuss UK-Franco relations

🎧 Listen: pod.fo/e/2f9785

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APPEAL @we-are-appeal.bsky.social · Jul 9

Powerful moment in PMQs: @benlake.bsky.social
stood up for Brian Buckle, wrongfully convicted, and called for compensation. He supports the cause—join him. Sign here: appeal.org.uk/act-now/comp... #PayUp4TimeSpent

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Ben Lake @benlake.bsky.social · Jun 23

Newyddion gwych i borthladd Abergwaun, sy’n chwarae rhan hanfodol yn economi gogledd Sir Benfro. Mae’r buddsoddiad yma’n sicr i’w groesawu!

£20m o fuddsoddiad i ddiweddaru porthladd Abergwaun - BBC Cymru Fyw

Cwmni Stena Line wedi cadarnhau cynlluniau i fuddsoddi £20m o bunnau ym mhorthladd Abergwaun.

www.bbc.com

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Ben Lake @benlake.bsky.social · Jun 23

Fantastic news for Fishguard port which is a critical part of the economy of north Pembrokeshire. The significant investment by @stenaline.bsky.social is most welcome!

Fishguard: £20m bridge investment to secure ferry port's future

A plan to upgrade Fishguard port was ditched in 2018, causing concern about its future.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · Jun 11

“£445 million doesn’t scratch the surface”

Labour once acknowledged that Wales is owed billions to address decades of chronic underinvestment in rail infrastructure.

Now, they’re moving the goalposts, leaving Wales shortchanged once again.

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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · Jun 11

“Dyw £445 miliwn ddim hyd yn oed yn crafu’r wyneb”

Fe wnaeth Llafur gydnabod bod biliynau’n ddyledus i Gymru yn sgil degawdau o danfuddsoddi difrif yn ein seilwaith rheilffyrdd.

Nawr, maen nhw’n newid y meini prawf gan adael Cymru ar ei cholled unwaith eto.

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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · Jun 4

O HS2 i’r prosiect Rhydychen-Caergrawnt diweddaraf, mae Cymru ar ei cholled dan Lafur.

Pam bod y Prif Weinidog mor barod i amddiffyn Starmer a Reeves pan ddylai hi fod yn sefyll cornel Cymru?

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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · Jun 4

From HS2 to the most recent Oxford-Cambridge rail line, Wales is being ripped off by Labour.

Why is the Labour First Minister scrambling to defend Starmer and Reeves when she should be standing up for Wales?

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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · Jun 3

Someone get Labour a map.

The UK Government claims an Oxford-Cambridge rail line benefits Wales - cutting us out of millions in funding.

Scotland and Northern Ireland get their fair share. Why is Labour short-changing Wales?

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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · May 13

Keir Starmer’s “island of strangers” rhetoric is reckless and divisive.

In Wales, as across the UK, social care is in crisis. The solution is not to turn on migrant workers, but to invest in training, raise wages, and improve working conditions.

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Ben Lake @benlake.bsky.social · May 12

Dwi’n browd i gefnogi #DiwrnodRhyngwladolME Dewch i ni sicrhau fod y salwch yn cael ei drin o ddifrif.

I’m proud to support #WorldMEDay Let’s ensure that the illness is treated with the urgency it deserves.

#WorldMEDay

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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · Apr 12

Pan roedd 2,800 o swyddi ar fin cael eu colli ym Mhort Talbot, dewisodd Llywodraeth y DU beidio ag ystyried gwladoli.

Nawr yn Scunthorpe, maen nhw’n ystyried pob opsiwn.

Rhaid i Lafur nawr esbonio i bobl de Cymru pam nad oedd eu swyddi nhw yn werth eu hachub.

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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · Apr 12

When 2,800 jobs were being lost in Port Talbot, this UK Government chose not to consider nationalisation.

Now in Scunthorpe, everything is on the table.

Labour must now explain to the people of south Wales why their jobs weren’t worth saving.

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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · Apr 3

Number crunching: Cuts to health and disability benefit, and reduction in financial support for carers v unpaid care carried out every year.

From the new Private Eye, out now.

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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · Apr 2

Mae’r cynnydd aruthrol mewn biliau dŵr er gwaethaf gwasanaeth gwael yn dangos methiant preifateiddio.

Mae'n wasanaeth hanfodol - angen - sydd heb gystadleuaeth.

Rhaid cael y sgwrs am ddod â dŵr yn ôl i ddwylo’r bobl.

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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · Apr 2

Rocketing water bills despite poor service show a failure of privatisation.

It is an essential amenity – a need – for which there is no competition.

It’s time for a conversation about bringing water back into public hands.

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Ben Lake @benlake.bsky.social · Mar 26

Mae ymchwil yn dangos y bydd torri budd-daliadau anabledd yn gwthio 50,000 o blant i fyw mewn tlodi.

Er hyn, mae'r Canghellor yn ystyried cael gwared ar dreth ar gwmnïau technoleg mawr fel rhai Elon Musk.

Mae'n warthus bod Llafur yn blaenoriaethu biliwnyddion dros bobl mwyaf bregus cymdeithas.

Extra 50,000 children could be pushed into poverty over welfare changes, says government assessment

Labour MPs have begun voicing their disquiet after the government's own impact assessment was published - with one accusing the chancellor of making "cruel" choices.

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Ben Lake @benlake.bsky.social · Mar 26

The Government’s own impact assessment shows that its disability benefit cuts will push 50,000 children into poverty.

Meanwhile, the Chancellor considers scrapping tax on tech giants such as Elon Musk.

It's appalling that Labour is prioritising the ultra-rich over society’s most vulnerable.

Extra 50,000 children could be pushed into poverty over welfare changes, says government assessment

Labour MPs have begun voicing their disquiet after the government's own impact assessment was published - with one accusing the chancellor of making "cruel" choices.

news.sky.com

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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · Mar 24

NEWYDD: Mae Ben Lake AS wedi ysgrifennu at y Canghellor cyn Datganiad y Gwanwyn, yn annog dewisiadau eraill yn lle toriadau.

Mae'n bryd codi trethi ar gorfforaethau mawr a chau bylchau treth - dim mwy o doriadau eto i'r rhai mwyaf bregus.

Nid yw llymder Llafur yn anochel.

@benlake.bsky.social

Yn ei lythyr at y Canghellor Rachel Reeves, mae Ben Lake AS yn cynnig sawl opsiwn sy’n wahanol i ddull cyllidol presennol y Canghellor.

Mae’r rhain yn cynnwys:

- Codi Tâl Yswiriant Gwladol ar bartneriaethau atebolrwydd cyfyngedig, megis cwmnïau cyfreithiol corfforaethol mawr;

- Cau bylchau treth sy'n caniatáu i werthwyr ar-lein sydd wedi'u lleoli dramor osgoi TAW;

- Dod â chymorthdaliadau i gwmnïau olew a nwy i ben.

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