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As Welsh publishers gathered in London to exhibit at the London Book Fair, new research into the Welsh publishing industry has revealed for the first time its true size, strength and economic impact (not very much! ed)

Report reveals Welsh publishers’ impact on the Welsh economy
Martin Shipton As more than 20 Welsh publishers gather in London this week to exhibit at the London Book Fair, new research into the Welsh publishing industry has revealed for the first time its true size, strength and economic impact. Conducted by Cyhoeddi Cymru/ Publishing Wales and funded by the Books Council of Wales, the […]

This is a very thought-provoking article about how the 'working class' turn to the 'right' of politics. Although it's about the drift in France towards fascism, it has deep resonance for the Welsh Valleys 'working class' communities and their leaning towards the Reform UK Party.

My mother, the racist
She spent her life in northern France doing exhausting, back-breaking work – and yet she turned her anger against people who had done no wrongs to her. But as much as I couldn’t stand her rants, I was forced to accept her as she was
Reform UK would be a disaster for Wales – but its rivals have left the door wide open | Will Hayward
Labour mismanagement of Welsh public services and an unambitious Conservative party are a gift to Nigel Farage, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward
Francis Fukuyama on Donald Trump at Home and Abroad
Yascha Mounk and Francis Fukuyama discuss Ukraine, China, and what to expect in the coming months.

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