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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · 3h

Another busy day talking about how important a home is as the foundation that everyone should have.

Shelter Cymru @sheltercymru.bsky.social · 5h

Our Campaigns team are at the Plaid Cymru annual conference in Swansea this weekend. Every day, we see the impact of unaffordable, unsafe, overcrowded, unstable homes and homelessness. We're here to talk about our vision for ending the housing emergency once and for all.

Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · 1d

If the next Welsh Government can get housing right, they can provide the safe and secure homes that will give 1000s of people across #Wales the fandation they need to get on.

Shelter Cymru @sheltercymru.bsky.social · 1d

2/2 Polling from YouGov reveals the public rank housing as joint third most important issue in deciding how they'll vote at next May's election. Read more: sheltercymru.org.uk/tackling-housing-emergency-key-issue

Tackling the housing emergency a key issue for the public, new polling shows - Shelter Cymru

It’s well accepted that tackling the housing emergency is a moral necessity, but new polling from Shelter Cymru and YouGov shows that people in Wales also see it as a key political issue as well – and...

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · Sep 8

Episode 3 is well worth a listen.

I'm not sure why I think that, have a listen and let me know. 😉

#Wales #Cymru

Shelter Cymru @sheltercymru.bsky.social · Sep 8

Have you listened to Shelter Cymru's podcast yet? It's called Fight For Home and it's all about the housing emergency in Wales - what's caused it? How is it affecting people and communities? How do we end it? Have a listen to the trailer here: tinyurl.com/5xk9jepm

Fight For Home, the Shelter Cymru Podcast

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · Sep 1

You can hear me talk about the current round of Shelter Cymru Roadshows on this episode of the Fight For Home podcast. 🎧👇

What does home mean to you?

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That's Devolved @thatsdevolved.bsky.social · Aug 27

There is no British social care system. Both social care and health are devolved. #thatsdevolved

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Wes Streeting urged to clarify plans to fix Britain's social care crisis

Silver Voices, a non-profit which has over 10,000 members, warned a review of Britain's care service risked becoming a "farce" unless ministers outlined how it would work

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · Aug 27

In today’s Russian papers: Russia bans the International Baccalaureate & plans to withdraw from European Convention against Torture. One paper writes: “The authorities are demonstrating Russia is no longer accountable to the global community.” #ReadingRussia

Russia to withdraw from European Convention against Torture

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · Aug 26

Living in #Wales #Cymru?
@sheltercymru.bsky.social has a question for you to answer. 👇

Home - What matters to you?
Make sure your voice is heard.

Home - What matters to you?

The Senedd Elections in 2026 will be the most important election affecting housing and homelessness in Wales for a generation. As we gear up to campaign on a variety of important issues, we want to he...

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · Aug 15

80 years ago today, the second world war. Came to an end.
Today is #VJday. Today, we remember.

VJ Day anniversary: Who were the soldiers of the Forgotten Army?

YouTube video by Sky News

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · Aug 15

The people and objects at the centre of historical events, what a special collection.

The pen that ended WWII: Inside Field Marshal Slim's hidden collection

YouTube video by BFBS Forces News

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · Aug 6

Home is everything. Vote for it.

Shelter Cymru have launched it calls on all those standing in Wales next year. 👇

Make sure you watch the video right to the end. 😉

Shelter Cymru @sheltercymru.bsky.social · Aug 4

Today, at the Eisteddfod #steddfod2025, we're launching a manifesto to rebuild Wales' broken housing system. Here are some Shelter Cymru colleagues explaining why they'll be voting for home at the #SeneddElection on 7 May next year. Home is everything. Vote for it. #VoteForHome bit.ly/3H4Qydo

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · Jul 27

The logistics of the Glastonbury Festival. 👇 How you turn a farm into a city of 200,000 people and back again.

The Logistics of Music Festivals

YouTube video by Wendover Productions

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · Jul 22

Morning grey ☁️ VS afternoon sunshine☀️.

Had a great few days at @airtattoo.bsky.social 2025. Looking forward to #RIAT2026.

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · Jul 21

UK based battery-powered 🛫 A to B 🛬 flight. Flying into RAF Fairford for RIAT25. 👇 A first of many, a look into the future.

Vertical Aerospace completes world first public airport-to-airport flight

YouTube video by Vertical Aerospace

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · Jul 10

😍 I love seeing the lineup for #RIAT #AirTatoo 2025.

Royal International Air Tattoo @airtattoo.bsky.social · Jul 10

We're very pleased to welcome Pakistani JF-17s to RIAT for the first time!

Also this week, a myriad of special flypasts including the debut of the Wedgetail, and final static display additions.

Last chance to buy your RIAT tickets, visit: www.airtattoo.com/tickets-pack...

Bring on RIAT25!

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Shelter Cymru @sheltercymru.bsky.social · Jul 9

Half of families in temporary accommodation have been trapped there for more than six months. Today we're at the Senedd, handing in our open letter - which has been signed by more than 1,000 people - calling on the First Minister to prioritise tackling the housing emergency.

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · Jul 10

It's worth keeping in mind that every day those in the blue light services put themselves at risk to keep others safe.

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · Jul 9

We had members from each of the political parties with seats in the Senedd stop to talk about ending the housing emergency in #Wales #Cyrmu.

Shelter Cymru @sheltercymru.bsky.social · Jul 9

To every single one of the 1,000-plus supporters who signed our open letter with the Bevan Foundation - a heartfelt thank you. Today, your message was heard loud and clear at the Senedd. Tackle homelessness. End the housing emergency and its devastating impact on people and society.

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · Jul 8

Can't wait for #RIAT.

It is going to be such an interesting mix of aircraft both on the ground and in the air.

RIAT 2025 | 6 days of live action from the biggest military airshow

YouTube video by PlanesTV

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · Jun 25

Will it be an order for new aircraft or just a switch of options from the F-35B to F-35A instead?

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Shelter Cymru @sheltercymru.bsky.social · Jun 21

We're so excited to join the parade at #PrideCymru today, celebrating and promoting #LGBTQ+ #equality and #diversity. We're marching with our friends from @taipawb.bsky.social. Visit our LGBTQ+ aware page for advice, help and support: bit.ly/4bgb9p8 #PrideCymru2025 #PrideMonth

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · Jun 19

Without knowing the details of Ceredigion Council IT systems. I am left scratch my head.

Is putting uncertainty on so many households and running the risk that some vulnerable people could slip through the net really worth it?

Is there no other way than to close the list and make people reapply?

Ceredigion social homes change means thousands must reapply

More than 2,000 people will have to reapply for social housing in one area.

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · Jun 15

Just one question. What day is fathers day?

Classic radio. 😆

'What day is Father's Day?' Hilarious New Zealand radio phone call | Newshub

YouTube video by Newshub

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Matthew Palmer @mjpalmer92.bsky.social · Jun 14

Braunton Burrows Training Area, offering amphibious training past, present, and future.

The combination of Braunton Burrows, Instow, and Chivenor Airfield plus with the air and sea space around them means #NorthDevon is a very useful training location.

Braunton Burrows: Enabling Exercise Catamaran

YouTube video by Defence Infrastructure Organisation

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Scott Bryan @scottygb.bsky.social · Jun 13

We now cross over to BBC Radio Derby.

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Shashank Joshi @shashj.bsky.social · Jun 11

Not a great sign. “State Dept said it has ordered the departure of all nonessential personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad…The department…also is authorizing the departure of nonessential personnel and family members from Bahrain and Kuwait.” apnews.com/article/stat...

US reduces the presence of people not deemed essential to work in the Middle East as tensions rise

The United States is drawing down the presence of people who are not deemed essential to operations in the Middle East due to the potential for regional unrest.

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