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Cambria Zeitgeist - Nov 2024 (4)

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Martin Shipton argues that the far-right's growing influence poses a severe threat to the National Health Service (NHS) in Wales. He contrasts his positive experiences with the NHS, highlighting the dedication and altruism of its staff, with the negative rhetoric employed by far-right figures who attack socialised healthcare. Shipton connects this rhetoric to attacks on ethnic minorities and immigrants working within the NHS, creating a hostile environment.

The creeping progress of the far right has put the NHS in mortal danger
Martin Shipton An enforced stay of several days in an NHS hospital helps concentrate the mind. It did so for me during the Covid period in 2020 and it’s doing so again now. You’re thrust into a special community where values from a former, more enlightened time are often still alive. There are, of course, […]
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Gwern Gwynfil: In "A road to Liberal revival – a Fydd Cymru?" Gwern Gwynfil analyses the dire state of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, attributing their decline to a lack of distinct Welsh identity and ineffective campaigning. He proposes a rebranding as "New Welsh Liberals" to recapture a lost electorate sympathetic to classical liberal values but currently dispersed across other parties. This would involve a greater focus on Welsh issues and independence from the UK Liberal Democrats, potentially leading to a resurgence of Liberal influence in Welsh politics.

A road to Liberal revival - a Fydd Cymru?
Gwern Gwynfil Liberalism is almost dead in Wales today. The Welsh Liberal Democrats have one Senedd member and one member of Parliament but they have no voice and make little, if any, impact. Polling suggests that in the 2026 Senedd elections they will do well to retain their single seat. What newsflow there is for […]
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Is It Time To Admit That The Critical Mass of Humanity are Profoundly Stupid and Cannot Be Saved?
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Harpercollins wants authors to sign away AI training rights
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Read below our lists of articles by Medium writers we follow on topics of interest to our audience such as writing advice, politics, evil things happening in the world and more.

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List: Politics | Curated by Cambria Stories | Medium
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List: Evil | Curated by Cambria Stories | Medium
49 stories
List: Writing Advice | Curated by Cambria Stories | Medium
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List: Artificial Intelligence AI | Curated by Cambria Stories | Medium
70+ stories

Editors note. The topics, content and opinions in these linked articles are those of their authors. Read at your own discretion.

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From the Senedd to the roofs

From Westminster to the Welsh Senedd, liars, posers and fools are harpooned in the surreal bin fire of current affairs. By Nation.cymru columnist Ben Wildsmith.

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