Pod Save the UK Why can’t the UK get over Thatcher? Plus - “Your Party” infighting is Definitely Maybe over…
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Oct 16, 2025 
Rhun Ap Iorwerth, the Leader of Plaid Cymru and a strong advocate for Welsh politics, dives into a dynamic discussion about the upcoming 2026 Welsh elections and the significance of proportional representation. He emphasizes how this shift can create a more equitable political landscape. Rhun also shares Plaid's strategic goals, focusing on health, housing, and accountability in light of recent controversies, including a bribery scandal involving Reform's leader. The conversation wraps with reflections on Margaret Thatcher's enduring legacy and its impact on today's politics.
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Ceasefire Is Not The Same As Peace
- The Israel-Hamas ceasefire is relief but not a peace; accountability and root causes remain unaddressed.
- Nezrin Malik warns that closing chapters without reckoning perpetuates cycles of violence and illegal occupation.
Insist On Journalistic Access
- Demand immediate full access for international journalists to Gaza to document humanitarian needs and abuses.
- Keep activism and fundraising focused on humanitarian relief and political accountability after the ceasefire.
Listener: Feeling Defined Out Of Judaism
- A listener, an Orthodox Jew, wrote they feel excluded when the government equates any pro-Palestinian view with anti-Semitism.
- They urged the government to stop Israel committing atrocities to truly combat anti-Semitism.