Neil Schofield-Hughes
@neilschofield.bsky.social
Retired Civil Servant, choral singer, opera lover. Left, green, liberal.
The moment this choir practice ends the revolution begins.
European, Cymro o ddewis, annibyniaeth 🏴🇪🇺
The moment this choir practice ends the revolution begins.
European, Cymro o ddewis, annibyniaeth 🏴🇪🇺
You just can’t beat a bit of rational discourse to start the weekend.
January 31, 2026 at 10:20 AM
You just can’t beat a bit of rational discourse to start the weekend.
For the benefit of those who are seeing Labour loyalists clutching their pearls about how a Green vote in Gorton and Denton will let in Reform, I’ll just leave this here. Aged like mayonnaise in a heatwave…
January 30, 2026 at 5:24 PM
For the benefit of those who are seeing Labour loyalists clutching their pearls about how a Green vote in Gorton and Denton will let in Reform, I’ll just leave this here. Aged like mayonnaise in a heatwave…
On this of all days, I hope my MP will find time to reflect on the difference between opposing antisemitism and trivialising it by weaponising it for party-political factional gain.
January 27, 2026 at 11:44 AM
On this of all days, I hope my MP will find time to reflect on the difference between opposing antisemitism and trivialising it by weaponising it for party-political factional gain.
This is the constituency in which I live, in which the long-serving local Labour MP who stepped down at the last minute was replaced by a Starmerite parachutist at the 2024 election.
As you can see, it’s going well for Labour.
As you can see, it’s going well for Labour.
January 25, 2026 at 2:19 PM
This is the constituency in which I live, in which the long-serving local Labour MP who stepped down at the last minute was replaced by a Starmerite parachutist at the 2024 election.
As you can see, it’s going well for Labour.
As you can see, it’s going well for Labour.
Few things could better illustrate the state of Welsh Labour than this, the Westminster constituency in which I live; Mark Drakeford and Rhodri Morgan’s seat, the place where “clear red water” was invented - and where Labour are now apparently in fourth place.
January 23, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Few things could better illustrate the state of Welsh Labour than this, the Westminster constituency in which I live; Mark Drakeford and Rhodri Morgan’s seat, the place where “clear red water” was invented - and where Labour are now apparently in fourth place.
One of the fascinating things about Starmer trying to do his “man of the people” act is that there’s always a Union Flag. Even the King has less. Does one of his staff carry around a wee Asda bag full of Butcher’s Apron bunting to blu-tack on the wall, just in case?
January 23, 2026 at 9:31 AM
One of the fascinating things about Starmer trying to do his “man of the people” act is that there’s always a Union Flag. Even the King has less. Does one of his staff carry around a wee Asda bag full of Butcher’s Apron bunting to blu-tack on the wall, just in case?
Probably not. Please don’t patronise Welsh voters.
January 14, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Probably not. Please don’t patronise Welsh voters.
Meanwhile Cymru has been robbed of billions in Barnett funding by Westminster classifying English projects as “England and Wales”.
And this is why Labour barely scrapes 10% in the polls in a nation which it has dominated - and taken for granted - for a century.
We’ve had enough of this shit.
And this is why Labour barely scrapes 10% in the polls in a nation which it has dominated - and taken for granted - for a century.
We’ve had enough of this shit.
January 14, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Meanwhile Cymru has been robbed of billions in Barnett funding by Westminster classifying English projects as “England and Wales”.
And this is why Labour barely scrapes 10% in the polls in a nation which it has dominated - and taken for granted - for a century.
We’ve had enough of this shit.
And this is why Labour barely scrapes 10% in the polls in a nation which it has dominated - and taken for granted - for a century.
We’ve had enough of this shit.
Nadolig Llawen i chi gyd o Gymru 🏴
December 25, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Nadolig Llawen i chi gyd o Gymru 🏴
Well. A quarter of a century in the Civil Service and to think I never noticed.
December 11, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Well. A quarter of a century in the Civil Service and to think I never noticed.
Arriving at the Senedd for a day conference on the future of Cymru’s democratic institutions, on a day when the decisions that will shape Welsh living standards - and possibly next year’s election - are being announced, without consultation, in another parliament.
November 26, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Arriving at the Senedd for a day conference on the future of Cymru’s democratic institutions, on a day when the decisions that will shape Welsh living standards - and possibly next year’s election - are being announced, without consultation, in another parliament.
Meanwhile, on a rare trip East of Offa’s Dyke, trying to work out whether it’s really a mark of patriotism and respect to festoon the public conveniences in flags?
September 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Meanwhile, on a rare trip East of Offa’s Dyke, trying to work out whether it’s really a mark of patriotism and respect to festoon the public conveniences in flags?
Anyone else remember when we were told that Brexit was about sovereignty and “taking back control”?
And I simply do not expect a weak failing Westminster government led by a weak natural appeaser of a Prime Minister to stand up against Trump and Vance.
And I simply do not expect a weak failing Westminster government led by a weak natural appeaser of a Prime Minister to stand up against Trump and Vance.
April 19, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Anyone else remember when we were told that Brexit was about sovereignty and “taking back control”?
And I simply do not expect a weak failing Westminster government led by a weak natural appeaser of a Prime Minister to stand up against Trump and Vance.
And I simply do not expect a weak failing Westminster government led by a weak natural appeaser of a Prime Minister to stand up against Trump and Vance.
“Will the enlarged Senedd bring better outcomes for the people of Wales?” Paul Silk at @newwales.bsky.social launch
April 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM
“Will the enlarged Senedd bring better outcomes for the people of Wales?” Paul Silk at @newwales.bsky.social launch
“There is a huge appetite for people coming together to solve our problems - people feel abandoned and not listened to” @leannewood.bsky.social at @newwales.bsky.social launch.
April 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
“There is a huge appetite for people coming together to solve our problems - people feel abandoned and not listened to” @leannewood.bsky.social at @newwales.bsky.social launch.
Big turnout at the Senedd for the launch of @newwales.bsky.social
April 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Big turnout at the Senedd for the launch of @newwales.bsky.social
And this is how the votes of remain voters shifted over three elections
January 31, 2025 at 11:25 AM
And this is how the votes of remain voters shifted over three elections
One of the eternal verities of Welsh politics - that a presentation from @walesgovernance.bsky.social will include an alluvial plot. This one shows how young voters are driving changing attitudes about on Brexit #5yearson
January 31, 2025 at 11:23 AM
One of the eternal verities of Welsh politics - that a presentation from @walesgovernance.bsky.social will include an alluvial plot. This one shows how young voters are driving changing attitudes about on Brexit #5yearson
Judging by what it’s just done on Nye’s head, I’m assuming the seagull is called Wes….
January 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Judging by what it’s just done on Nye’s head, I’m assuming the seagull is called Wes….
When a failing Union that has nothing to offer the future takes refuge in celebrating the past…
November 27, 2024 at 10:41 AM
When a failing Union that has nothing to offer the future takes refuge in celebrating the past…
“Charity is a cold grey loveless thing. If a rich man wants to help the poor, he should pay his taxes gladly, not dole out money at a whim.”
Clement Attlee (attrib)
Clement Attlee (attrib)
October 20, 2024 at 8:19 PM
“Charity is a cold grey loveless thing. If a rich man wants to help the poor, he should pay his taxes gladly, not dole out money at a whim.”
Clement Attlee (attrib)
Clement Attlee (attrib)
Pre-Budget re-reading…📚
October 16, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Pre-Budget re-reading…📚
The cost of performative cruelty.
August 31, 2024 at 9:30 AM
The cost of performative cruelty.
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 2
#BookSky #BookChallenge
Day 2
#BookSky #BookChallenge
August 31, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 2
#BookSky #BookChallenge
Day 2
#BookSky #BookChallenge