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Beyond Blairism: Wales and the Crisis of the British State

Through the prism of Tony Blair’s recent treatise, cultural critic Professor Daniel G. Williams reflects on the implications of Stephen Kinnock’s appointment as Welsh Secretary of State. Richard Wyn Jones …

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Posted byDaniel Williams5 August 20265 August 2026Posted inUncategorised

Neges o Aotearoa

Bunkhouse, Abertawe Gwynt y chwys a’r tamp yn fy ffroenau. Blas y cwrw chwerw yn dechrau troi yn fy ngheg. Tywyllwch a tensiwn yn y stafell fach wrth i’r gerddoriaeth …

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Posted byGohebydd7 May 202621 May 2026Posted inUncategorised

Confronting the Defence Industry in Wales

As we await the election results Greg Davies considers the genuine change possible in one area of economic activity that has got its claws into Cymru even deeper during devolution. …

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Posted byGreg Davies7 May 202621 May 2026Posted inUncategorised

“We Must Combat Misinformation” – A Look at the Lists: Alun Cox

In the last of our visits to meet Senedd candidates before Election day we return to the Valleys to greet Alun Cox. “I was born and brought up in a …

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Posted byUndod6 May 202621 May 2026Posted inUncategorised

“Beat the odds and snobs” – A Look at the Lists: Charlotte Husnjak

“We are often told there is no place for emotion or empathy in politics. I refute this claim entirely. To build a society devoid of compassion is humanity made moribund.” …

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Posted byUndod5 May 202621 May 2026Posted inUncategorised

“You have to prioritise in order to achieve” – A Look at the Lists: Beca Brown

On our whistlestop tour of Wales to speak to some of the Senedd candidates, this time we head back north to meet Beca Brown. “Working as a producer was a …

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Posted byUndod4 May 202621 May 2026Posted inUncategorised

“We must turn politics on its head” – A Look at the Lists: Beth Winter

As we traverse the length and breadth of Wales to meet some of our Senedd candidates we now turn to Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr to meet Community Independent Beth Winter. “Real …

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Posted byUndod4 May 202621 May 2026Posted inUncategorised

The misrepresentation of the Welsh Left – and proposals for how to respond

In the final instalment of her three-part article, Planet Editor Emily Trahair channels a 2018 editorial to set out a way ahead for the Welsh left. To appreciate its full …

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Posted byEmily Trahair3 May 202621 May 2026Posted inUncategorised

“Our People are Our Strength” – A Look at the Lists: Chris Evans

In our second short Q&A with Senedd Candidates this time we go from the North East to the South West to meet one of the Greens, Chris Evans. “Here in …

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Posted byUndod2 May 202621 May 2026Posted inUncategorised

“Small Groups Can Make History” – A Look at the Lists: Marc Jones

With the Election round the corner, and with the new list system meaning less focus on the candidates, Undod has been quizzing one or two in an effort to get …

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Posted byUndod29 April 202621 May 2026Posted inUncategorised

A New Unity in Diversity – Part II

This is the second installment of a three-part article. I won’t re-hash the points and caveats I made in my previous article, rather you can read it here. In an …

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Posted byEmily Trahair29 April 202621 May 2026Posted inUncategorised

Collaging a New Consciousness: Towards a ‘post-woke’ understanding of unity in diversity

We are thrilled to present another 3-part essay, this time from Planet Editor and visionary writer Emily Trahair.  Here she looks forward to new horizons for the left (especially relevant …

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Posted byEmily Trahair25 April 202621 May 2026Posted inUncategorised

Why Reform? A View from the Valleys

In October 2025 a byelection was held in Caerffili and the results were watched closely all over Britain. According to many commentators, what happened in Caerffili would be a sign …

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Posted byCatrin Ashton19 April 202621 May 2026Posted inUncategorised1 Comment on Why Reform? A View from the Valleys

Opening the door to Aber Henfelen

“See there,” said Manawydan, “the door we should not open.” – Dafydd and Rhiannon Ifans’ adaptation  of Branwen Ferch Llŷr, the second branch of the Mabinogion ………………………………………………………. With Cymru on …

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Posted byRobat Idris12 April 202621 May 2026Posted inUncategorised

Defeating the politics of Reform will be a long, hard fight, whatever the result of this election

In the last installment of his three-part analysis Gareth Leaman weighs up the long-term challenges.  “There is little to suggest that, within a term or two, Plaid Cymru won’t find …

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Posted byGareth Leaman11 April 202621 May 2026Posted inUncategorised

Understanding the Rise of Reform in Wales

In the second installment of Gareth Leaman’s commentary on the state of the nation, he explains the appeal of Reform. Reform’s rise is a symptom of liberalism’s failure The nature …

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Posted byGareth Leaman8 April 202621 May 2026Posted inUncategorised1 Comment on Understanding the Rise of Reform in Wales

Changing Narratives

As we resume our blog for election season, it is nice to receive a message of support from Leanne Wood, who has just started a small project of her own …

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Posted byLeanne Wood7 April 202621 May 2026Posted inUncategorised

The (Sorry) State of the Nation

As we launch our Senedd election blog and look to provide you with some insight into what’s going on, we’re pleased to welcome back contributor Gareth Leaman – who has …

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Posted byGareth Leaman5 April 202621 May 2026Posted inUncategorised

A pacifist’s perspective on the war in Ukraine

This is a speech that Rhun Dafydd, chair of Cymdeithas y Cymod (Fellowship of Reconciliation) delivered to the Undod’s Senedd giving his input as a pacifist about the war in …

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Posted byUndod21 March 202221 May 2026Posted inEvents, Articles, Uncategorised

Our campaigning fund

For the last two years, Undod has been building up its membership and expanding its activities. As we have said previously, our guiding principle is that the work needed to …

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Posted byUndod2 April 202121 May 2026Posted inUncategorised

The civil disobedience of local authorities

How is someone meant to feel when a local authority decides to postpone a consultation on the future of a Welsh school?  That is the step taken recently by Carmarthenshire …

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Posted byAngharad Dafis21 March 202121 May 2026Posted inUncategorised

The Museum: Another Labour Horror Story

After averting near-disaster this week with their plans to decimate the National Library, here the group Reclaim Cardiff examine Welsh Labour’s lemming-like behaviour with respect to another potty plan – …

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Posted byReclaim Cardiff6 February 202121 May 2026Posted inUncategorised

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Neges o Aotearoa

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Coronavirus disease 2019

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Sensible Medical insurance Preparations

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Neges o Aotearoa

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