Tom Spare
Works in comms. Lives in Wales. Interested in politics, writing and podcasting. MA in Political Communication.
- In this Christmas special, I explore what the nativity story teaches us about welcoming refugees and asylum seekers today with @welshrefcouncil.bsky.social & chaplains from Cardiff University. Listen here: spareathought.podbean.com/e/jesus-was-...
- Reposted by Tom SpareNation of Sanctuary Awards 2026 nominations are now OPEN 🌟 Every day, incredible individuals and groups work tirelessly to create welcoming spaces. And now is your chance to give them the recognition they deserve! ✅ Everything you need to nominate is right here: wrc.wales/nation-of-sa...
- Reposted by Tom SpareWhen someone is recognised as a refugee but only offered a short-term status, what follows isn’t safety: it’s limbo. Read our full statement to hear why the UK Government's proposals will lead to insecurity without solving any of the real issues ⬇️ wrc.wales/our-response...
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- Reposted by Tom SpareThe gap between electricity and gas prices in Jan will now be 20% larger than a year before, pushing up bills for a typical household using electric storage heating by £100, compared to typical dual fuel billpayer seeing bills rise by just £2.50 www.nesta.org.uk/press-releas...
- On 4th November it will be a year since the US went to the polls to re-elect Donald Trump. In the lead-up to voting day I crisscrossed the US before spending voting day in Washington DC. Over the next couple of days I’ll be reflecting on my trip via Substack.
- What lessons can we draw from future? Let's time-travel and find out. In the latest episode of Spare a Thought, author and activist Rob Hopkins takes us in his time machine to the year 2030 so we can fall in love with the future. 🌍🔮🎉 Listen here: spareathought.podbean.com/e/how-to-fal...
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- Big thank you to @jaychard.bsky.social for coming on the show - we worth a listen
- A huge thanks to @tomspare.bsky.social from Spare a Thought for having me on to talk about climate & ecological breakdown, climate justice and the role of universities. Listen here: spareathought.podbean.com/e/universiti...
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- What’s it like to find yourself at a Trump rally? Well you can find out today! I’m releasing a mini series focused on the my travels to the US during last year’s Presidential Election. Here’s a video taster of what’s in store, listen now: spareathought.podbean.com
- To all the people having Roast dinner today, god bless you, but aren’t you a tad hot? To all the people making Roast dinner in this heat, there should be a law prohibiting you from doing so.
- Reposted by Tom SpareThe NHS is in the news a lot right now! If you’d like to know what’s going on, from someone who worked as a doctor for 10 years+is now an NHS campaigner, sign up to my newsletter. I’ll give you important info (plus there’s no trolls, it’s lovely!🤣🥰💙) jujuliagrace.substack.com
- I learned so much from my conversation Dr Julia Patterson, CEO of @everydoctor.org.uk we talk NHS privitsation, the state of healthcare in the UK and the welfare of NHS staff
- Reposted by Tom SpareGovt just published the Bill to cut disability benefits for > 3 million people, revealing that mitigations for those with the most severe conditions ministers have been telling MPs about will protect only up to 10% of new claimants from a halving of UC's health element 1/5
- Can we save NHS? I spoke to @jujuliagrace.bsky.social of @everydoctor.org.uk to discuss government reforms, the role of private providers in NHS services, the wellbeing of staff and patients & her own journey from Doctor to campaigner. Listen here: spareathought.podbean.com
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- I’ve interviewed Zoe Daniels from the International Rescue Committee to discuss Gaza. You can listen here: thepoliticaldispatch.podbean.com
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- Reposted by Tom SpareToday marks five years since George Floyd was killed by police. Our June 22, 2020 cover “Say Their Names,” by Kadir Nelson, illustrated how Floyd’s murder embodies the history of violence inflicted upon Black people in America. nyer.cm/UmfefJw
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- Had the pleasure of speaking to @willhaycardiff.bsky.social about Wales and the media. You can listen to our conversation wherever to you get your podcasts from or follow the link: spareathought.podbean.com
- Reposted by Tom SpareWith all this talk about wasted money, and inefficiency in the NHS, can we please start asking the government how much money has been spent by politicians in the name of ‘NHS reforms’? These ICBs were only created in 2022! www.bbc.com/news/article...
- Racism called out by @maitlis.bsky.social lots of other interviewers would have let it slide. Great journalism speaking truth to power.
- Reposted by Tom SpareOne of the things EveryDoctor is planning is a detailed database tracking MP responses to constituent concerns about the NHS. We’re fed up of politicians ignoring their constituents- they’ve been getting away with it for too long 🚨 Please help! 👇💙🚨🌟 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-our-n...
- My reflections on VE Day: tomspare.substack.com
- Latest episode of Spare a Thought is out. In today’s episode I talk to @lukeyoung.bsky.social Head of Policy @citizensadvice.bsky.social about proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP): spareathought.podbean.com
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- In January Cardiff University announced it was opening a consultation to cut 400 FTE academic staff and merge or close departments. I've made an episode focused on Modern Languages which is earmarked for closure: spareathought.podbean.com
- Reposted by Tom SpareWales is getting screwed over by the Treasury (again). A deliberate decision has robbed public sector bodies in Wales of money while protecting those in England. This is fiddly but really outrageous. You can either watch the video or read below... [Thread]
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- The latest episode of Spare a Thought is out now. I have gathered the testimonials of 12 'long haulers', people who have and are living with long Covid. It's a really powerful compilation of stories. Listen by clicking on the link 👇 spareathought.podbean.com
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- Reposted by Tom SpareWhere next for Wales? Ble nesaf i Gymru? 6pm Wednesday 2nd April in the Senedd Neuadd Be there or be square! 😉 😄 🏴 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/where-next...
- To celebrate international women’s day I spoke to @lauramcallister30.bsky.social and Lowri Roberts about the Wales Women’s team, the progress of the women’s game and the benefit the Euro’s will bring for sport in Wales ⚽️🏴🏆 You can listen to the episode here spareathought.podbean.com
- The latest episode of Spare a Thought is out now. @gwerngwynfil.bsky.social from @newwales.bsky.social joined me for a conversation about Welsh identity, devolution, history and the future of Wales.
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- Reposted by Tom SpareThis will be very interesting Wednesday April 2nd 6pm in the Senedd Neuadd Come and join us, bring your questions! 🏴 www.eventbrite.com/e/what-next-...
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- As Joe Biden leaves the White House today, I reflect on his life and legacy.
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- Interested in film reviews? I've started a culture and film supplement: The Spare Time Review. I have reviewed #WeLiveInTime #Nosferatu #TheOrder and a couple of films to watch on the small screen too #Dune2 and #MasterandCommander you can have a read for free here: substack.com/home/post/p-...
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- My dedication to #JimmyCarter
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