Carolyn Thomas
@carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social
Member of the Senedd for North Wales (2021-2026). Flintshire County Councillor (2008-2021)
This article overlooks some basic big picture facts - renewable energy is a forever fuel, our transition to it is a great investment. We get forever jobs from it and we also get energy security from it - there is none in fossil fuels - our North Sea will be empty of oil and gas in ten years.
Leaving the ECHR, will weaken protections for all in society. That’s the end goal. Then they will usher in freeports, SEZ’s, data centres, zero hours contracts, no employment protections, state surveillance. All in the name of protecting us. When we already have protections…
Welfare spending (which includes pensions) was, in fact, higher than income tax receipts throughout the entirety of Kemi Badenoch's ministerial career.
Full Fact@fullfact.org · 3mo agoThe Conservatives’ Alternative King’s Speech claimed the welfare bill is higher than income tax receipts “for the first time ever”. We’ve heard this a few times recently, but it’s not true. Welfare spending (including pensions) has been higher for years.
If you live in the Clwyd constituency, please consider voting for me and @welsh-labour.bsky.social today. I'm in contention for the sixth & final seat and I would love to carry on the work I've started fighting for a fairer, more equal Wales that we can all be proud of. #CarolynThomasForClwyd 🌹🏴
🌻🏴 Tomorrow is polling day! From the Dee Valley to the Clwydian Range, Rhyl to Llangollen - it’s been a privilege to represent our communities. I’m 2nd on the list and in contention for the final seat. It could come down to a handful of votes. Please vote Carolyn Thomas for Clwyd 🗳️🌹🏴 #WelshLabour
Is it only me thinking 'the Straits of Hormuz were open before Trump's war and now he says his aim is to reopen them????' What nonesense and what a senseless loss of life. p.s. Farage and Reform supports this crazy war.
The next chapter for Wales starts with your vote. Vote Welsh Labour on Thursday.
Go Carolyn. Such an effective MS as Chair of Petitions Committee
Carolyn Thomas@carolynthomasclwyd.bsky.social · 3mo agoI pushed for councils to have more control of highway funding - so they could fix local roads faster. Since that change, 170,000 potholes have been repaired across Wales in the last year. This work must continue after Thursday's election! #WelshLabour 🌹
I pushed for councils to have more control of highway funding - so they could fix local roads faster. Since that change, 170,000 potholes have been repaired across Wales in the last year. This work must continue after Thursday's election! #WelshLabour 🌹
The existence of a party which threatens the existence of Welsh democracy isn’t new. Indeed, many of Reform’s members supported the ill-fated Abolish party last time out & Mark Reckless, Reform candidate in Caerdydd Penarth, ran for Abolish✍️Ben Wildsmith
The System’s Down
Ben Wildsmith Unless all of the polling companies are out by a distance, Thursday’s election will bring a Plaid Cymru government, either in combination with other parties or in minority. Even at this…
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It's been great to be out across Clwyd over the last few weeks as part of the Senedd election campaign. Our home is a wonderful part of the world - it's vital we protect it for future generations. I'm second on the #WelshLabour list for the Clwyd seat in the election on Thursday the 7th of May 🌹🏴
The Conservatives underfunded our NHS along with other public services from 2010, resilience was stretched, working conditions and wages suffered, then COVID hit. Waiting lists went to a 6 year high. Now they are falling because of a return in investment.
Reform and Tories: same ideas, same manifesto, same recycled politicians.
Welsh Labour is creating good-quality jobs that help with the cost of living. That’s fairness you can feel.
Out of 38 OECD countries, the US provides the worst healthcare for its people. This time it killed Eric Tenant, 58, who needed cancer treatment, but instead of the US providing it, his healthcare insurer denied it as "unnecessary" four times — and then he died. moneywise.com/insurance/he...
West Virginia dad dies after insurer denied his $50,000 cancer treatment 4 times — 93% of patients face the same delays
The vast majority of patients who require prior authorization from their insurer face delays, which can result in permanent disability or even death.
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Rhun ap Iorwerth, Plaid Cymru, "I watched the clip of Nigel Farage saying that he doesn't believe in paying for the NHS through general taxation, that means privatisation" Dan Thomas, Reform UK, "But not in Wales" #BBCQT + Clip of Farage saying he doesn't want the NHS funded through taxation
An Asian hornet's nest was found in Caergwrle, Flintshire, North Wales. It is a predator of our native bee and could significantly impact our honey bees, biodiversity and farming. Please report if you see one.
Yesterday marked my final day as a Member of the Senedd for North Wales. From working as a postie to serving as the first and only Welsh Labour MS for the region - it has been an incredible honour and privilege.
Opening May, the new orthopaedic hub at Llandudno will streamline procedures and create a better working and care environment with modern design and new technology. There are 2 theatres, specialising in care, away from general hospitals, reducing the chance of surgeries being postponed.
Wales has established itself as a leader in animal welfare. But caring about animals must mean more than having laws written on paper. It must also mean properly enforcing those laws. Under our strained system, this is far from guaranteed ✍️ Mike Hedges MS
Wales must confront its animal welfare enforcement problem
Mike Hedges – MS for Swansea East Wales is often proud of its reputation as a nation that cares about animals. Our countryside, our farming heritage, and our communities are deeply connected to the an...
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Isle of Anglesey 🏴 With Taith funding, Year 12 learners from Ysgol St Davids School partnered with Hiroshima Global Academy in Japan. Students explored mythology through game design, visited peace memorial sites and assistive tech centres, building confidence, skills and lasting global friendships.
The benefits of the Hynet carbon capture pipeline being built in Flintshire and Cheshire have been challenged by Senedd member Carolyn Thomas
Senedd member raises questions over carbon capture project
Alec Doyle, Local Democracy Reporter The benefits of the Hynet carbon capture pipeline being built in Flintshire and Cheshire have been challenged by Senedd member Carolyn Thomas. But three major firm...
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Hynet Carbon Capture project faces questions from North Wales Senedd member. www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2595500... #Flintshire #Hynet #carboncapture #WelshGovernment #LDReporter
Senedd member raises questions over Hynet Carbon Capture project
Industrial giants have defended Hynet Carbon Capture project in Flintshire after Carolyn Thomas MS raised concerns over its safety and effectiveness.
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Delighted that Wales has become the first UK nation to ban greyhound racing. A huge tribute to the charities, campaigners and activists behind #CutTheChase coalition. Greyhound racing will now be phased out by 2030, ending a practice that caused suffering for the benefit of the gambling industry.
Award-winning Naturalist, Wildlife TV Presenter, Writer & Conservationist Iolo Williams has released a video calling on the Senedd to ban greyhound racing
Iolo Williams shows support for the ban on greyhound racing in Wales
Amelia Jones Award-winning Naturalist, Wildlife TV Presenter, Writer & Conservationist Iolo Williams has released a video calling on the Senedd to ban greyhound racing. His appeal comes as Members of ...
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A resident recently told me they used the new NHS Dental Access Portal after 10+ years without an NHS dentist - and had an appointment within 2 weeks. If you haven’t seen an NHS dentist for 4 years+ and aren’t registered, you can sign up here: dhcw.nhs.wales/product-dire... Please share, it works.
No young person should miss out on opportunity because they can’t afford to stay in school or college. That’s why Welsh Labour is expanding the Education Maintenance Allowance - helping more young people get the support they need to keep learning.
