Carolyn Thomas MS
Member of the Senedd for North Wales | Chair of Cross Party Groups on Animal Welfare and Public Transport | Welsh Labour
- Reposted by Carolyn Thomas MSWe're grateful to the valuable work from the members of the CPG, @mickantoniw.bsky.social, @carolynthomasms.bsky.social, @delythjewell.bsky.social, @janedodds.bsky.social & Janet Finch-Saunders. It's a truly cross party problem - no one wants litter - and the solutions are set out in the booklet.
- Reposted by Carolyn Thomas MSMore than £800,000 is being provided to help parents going through child protection processes, ensuring their voices are heard and they feel supported every step of the way. Read more here: www.gov.wales/welsh-govern...
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- New proposals to reform the veterinary sector are welcome, and much needed. I'll be pushing for the reforms to go further by ending the corporate takeover of vets and returning the sector to one which prioritises animal welfare, not private profit. www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
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- As a long-time campaigner for capped fares, I am delighted that so many young people are taking advantage of our £1 bus fares in Wales. We've seen over 2m capped journeys since the scheme was introduced in September. Capped fares for public transport are the future, and I hope they're here to stay!
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- Reposted by Carolyn Thomas MSWithout wind on the grid, prices last year would have been almost 50% higher. eciu.net/media/press-...
- IMPORTANT call for more to take up the breast screening appointment provided for them. At the moment 69.1% attend appointments, if we can get it to 80% 16,000 more women will be screened and 154 breast cancers detected at an early stage; early detection saves lives @breastcancernow.bsky.social
- For anyone who missed last night's Panorama investigation into the corporate takeover of vets, and the terrible impact it is having on pets and their owners, you can watch it on BBC iPlayer: Panorama - Why Are Vet Bills So High? - BBC iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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- The corporate takeover of vets is leading to skyrocketing prices (up 63% in 5 years) and demoralised, underpaid staff being made to upsell unnecessary products and procedures. A change in the law is needed to reverse this. Watch Panorama at 10pm tonight on BBC1 to see their investigation.
- Reposted by Carolyn Thomas MSCurse of Private Equity. Vets under pressure to increase revenue, Six companies control 60% of the UK's pet-care market Prices up by 63% between 2016 and 2023. Vets pressurised to meet financial targets by offering costly tests and treatment options. Govts do nothing. Now handing the NHS to PE.
- 🚍 🪙| Since becoming a Member of the Senedd, and long before, I've been campaigning for capped bus fares in Wales. So I was delighted to be in Wrexham at the launch of Welsh Labour's Senedd manifesto pledge to cap bus fares across Wales at £2, plus 100 new bus routes to be picked by the public.
- 🎄☃️| I'd like to wish everybody a wonderful Christmas & a Happy New Year. My Christmas card this years features my grandson and I on a recent trip to the Santa Express at the fantastic Llangollen Railway. Here's to a relaxing and fun-filled festive period - Nadolig Llawen! 🥂
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- How Corporate Giants Took Over our Vets - and Why Pets are Paying the Price | @nation.cymru "Veterinary care has been subject to a monopolisation which has resulted in poorer services and increased prices, whilst staff have seen their pay & conditions eroded." nation.cymru/opinion/how-...
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- Delighted that the Senedd has voted to pass the first stage of a bill to ban greyhound racing in Wales. It's the result of years of hard work by charities, animal welfare groups, & campaigners. We must now see the legislation through so Wales puts animal welfare before gambling profits #CutTheChase
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- A great evening at the Colwyn Bay theatre organised by @northwaleswt.bsky.social listening to the inspirational broadcaster @lizbonnin.bsky.social in conversation with Craig. Lots of brilliant work being done by everyone, all the amazing volunteers and officers helping nature. 🌳🍄🍂🪻🐝🐞🦋🐛
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- The B.T Big Band, formed by Ben’s friends in his memory, will be performing at St Mary’s Church, Treuddyn - Sunday 14th December at 3pm. 🎶 Expect carol singing, mince pies, and plenty of festive cheer! The church will be beautifully filled with Christmas trees as part of the 2-day festival.🎄
- A lovely honour to be invited to cut the ribbon at the opening of the Santa Express at the beautiful Llangollen Railway at the weekend. I used to take my children on the Santa Express, and now take my grandchildren too. The railway is one of the many reasons why Llangollen is such a special place.
- Great to be in beautiful Llangollen - one of the areas that could soon be part of the new Glyndŵr National Park. North East Wales deserves the same protection & investment as Eryri and Pembrokeshire. Log your support before the 8th of December: ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/north-east-g...
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- Nothing screams Rule Britannia like your former leader in Wales being locked up for being a Russian asset. Reform UK: constantly telling us it is immigrants & refugees who threaten 'British values' whilst they're busy taking bribes from foreign governments. You couldn't make it up! 🤡
- I am delighted that over 21,000 potholes have been repaired across North Wales in just the last 6 months. This comes after more funding was released by the Welsh Government on the back of my campaign for highway improvements to be prioritised. I will continue to push for more!🛣️
- This week, at FMQs, I asked Eluned Morgan for the adoption of a 'not for reassessment' marker for a fairer Blue Badge renewal process. I’m pleased the First Minister confirmed this approach is now being strengthened with new guidance and training for local authorities. A positive step forward! ♿🚗
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- Lovely to take in the stunning Welsh countryside this weekend on a trail walk in the Eryri National Park. In North Wales, we are particularly lucky to live with so many areas of natural beauty right on our doorsteps. As custodians, we must protect them so they can be enjoyed by future generations.
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- “I fled Ukraine at 13 – now I could help the world reach net zero.” This is what the Nation of Sanctuary makes possible, despite the cheap attacks. Now this exceptional young girl is considering leaving the UK because of threats to deport migrants. We must do better. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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- Reposted by Carolyn Thomas MSSomething that is never factored into the published cost of nuclear energy, a near century long clean up. We pay for this. Current bill, £120 billion and climbing. Sizewell C will be just more of the same. Expensive power and a toxic legacy for thousands of years. buff.ly/fvUNHbs
- Nigel Farage thinks the minimum wage for young people might be “too high”. When many are struggling to make ends meet, Reform UK’s answer is to make life harder for young workers. While they talk about cutting young people’s pay, Labour in Wales is capping their bus fares at £1.
- 🚍| From Monday, bus fares across Wales will be capped at £1 for 5–15 year olds, with £3 day tickets. A 38% rise in MyTravelPass applications shows how much young people value affordable transport. I want to see capped fares made permanent - for a fairer, greener, and better connected Wales. 🌍
- Delighted to have already had over 1,000 responses to my survey of North Wales residents. I want to know the priorities of the region so they can guide my campaigns moving forward as your Member of the Senedd. If you'd like to fill out the survey, please go to: forms.gle/LBxnMMsnEV2V...
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- It was brilliant to host Basketball Wales in the Senedd & I'm looking forward to working with them to deliver a national facility here in North Wales. Basketball is one of the most inclusive sports in Wales - bringing together young people from all backgrounds, abilities and communities.🏀
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- It has been one year since the launch of the North Wales medical school in Bangor, with the first students set to graduate in 2028. They are the doctors of the future who will help our NHS deliver better services for patients in Wales. 🧑⚕️🚑🏥👩⚕️
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- "There is no good reason why Wales should be held back from using the same borrowing tools as others. If we want a stronger economy and better public services, we must have the powers to deliver them." My latest @wrexham.com column on the need for Welsh borrowing powers: wrexham.com/columns/a-vi...
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- Long awaited capital funding for our NHS in North Wales! After 14 years of Tory austerity blocking investment, we’ll see: 🏥 Modern facilities at Royal Alex in Rhyl 🦴 £29.4m orthopaedic hub in Llandudno Better care for patients, less pressure on Glan Clwyd. 💙 www.rhyljournal.co.uk/news/2551228...
- Reposted by Carolyn Thomas MSSwifts are amazing! @jennyrathbone.bsky.social and @carolynthomasms.bsky.social supported the petition to include swift bricks in all new buildings this week: nation.cymru/news/swift-a... You can read more about their needs in our Species Champion briefing here: waleslink.org/wp-content/u...
- It was great to appear on @sharpenditv.bsky.social this week and promote Welsh investment in publicly owned renewable energy projects in North Wales. Profits will be put back into public services, not spirited away by overseas shareholders as has too often historically been the case! 🌹
- Pleased to hear the Chancellor of the Exchequer speak of the £400m which has so far been recovered by the Covid Corruption Commissioner. Money that was doled out to the Tory Government's pals for dodgy & unused PPE, now being put to use in our communities, in our schools, and in our health service.
- Reform UK's former Welsh leader just admitted taking cash to push pro-Russia propaganda as an MEP. The party of plain speaking and “telling it like it is”. Unless, of course, someone in Moscow is paying you to say it. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- As a former council cabinet member, I know how tough 14 years of austerity has been. That’s why this week I pressed the First Minister for a commitment from the Welsh Government to use every tool to shield councils & public services from inflationary pressures, while other parties risk more cuts.
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- Reposted by Carolyn Thomas MSA 7% decline in English birds in just 5 years is astonishing The web of life is unravelling fast
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- North Wales Labour MS urges Chancellor to relax borrowing cap in Wales | @deeside.bsky.social www.deeside.com/north-wales-...
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- I've written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, calling for prudential borrowing powers for Wales. The current £1bn cap restricts our ability to invest in homes, transport, health, and education. To deliver our national renewal, we must unlock Wales' ability to invest.
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- From Exploitation to Empowerment: Towards Welsh Energy Sovereignty | Carolyn Thomas MS | @nation.cymru "The lesson of history is clear: if we do not take control of our own resources, others will do it for us, and the people of Wales will pay the price." nation.cymru/opinion/from...
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- Carbon capture - the get-out-of-jail-free card that does not actually work | The Guardian www.theguardian.com/news/2025/se...
- I am very pleased that Jeremy Miles has confirmed today that the Welsh Government will take part in the Gaza Medical Evacuation Scheme, providing much-needed specialist medical care to Palestinian children in desperate need of treatment. 🕊️
- I'm pleased to have joined 60+ UK parliamentarians in signing @pauseai.bsky.social's open letter to Google urging the highest standards of responsibility, transparency, and accountability in AI development. 👨💻🖥️
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- ♿️ North Wales Senedd Member calls for fairer Blue Badge system | @deeside.bsky.social "People living with permanent disabilities or long-term conditions should not have to repeatedly prove their eligibility just to access the support they are entitled to." www.deeside.com/north-wales-...
- Reposted by Carolyn Thomas MSYou can read more about beavers' needs in our species briefing here! waleslink.org/beaver-champ... Thank you @joycewatson.org.uk for taking up the cause 💚🦫 @carolynthomasms.bsky.social is also a brilliant champion for the greater and lesser butterfly orchirds: waleslink.org/butterfly-or...
- We are pleased to announce @joycewatson.org.uk as the first beaver species champion. In July Joyce and @carolynthomasms.bsky.social visited #DyfiWildlifeCentre to talk about #beavers, we even caught a glimpse of Barti the adult male beaver in the evening. @waleslink.bsky.social 📷 © Joyce Watson MS
