On Friday (24Feb), the world marked the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has been a devastating genocidal war aimed at destroying Ukrainian nationhood and culture. Over the past year, tens of thousands of Ukrainians, including countless innocent civilians, have died, while millions more have been displaced as refugees. Entire towns and cities…
Rail travel has been a staple of transportation for centuries, providing an efficient and eco-friendly way to travel long distances. However, in recent years, rail travel pricing has become increasingly complex and often futile, making it difficult for consumers to make informed decisions and frustrating many would-be travellers. One of the main issues with rail…
TikTok, is a popular social media app, and has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons recently. The app has been the subject of multiple investigations and controversies related to privacy and security concerns. As a result, many experts call for users to delete the app from their mobile phones to protect their personal…
Watching Finn Russell play rugby can be a joy for fans and spectators alike. His dynamic style of play is both thrilling and unpredictable, making him a key player to watch in any game. He has a unique ability to read the game and make split-second decisions that leave opponents struggling to keep up. In…
The naming of The Queen Elizabeth and Prince of Wales aircraft carriers was a strategic move made by the Royal Navy to ensure the survival of the program in the face of potential budget cuts. However, the Prince of Wales has recently suffered a major propulsion failure, putting it out of service for an extended…
As we continue to grapple with the environmental, economic, and social challenges of our time, it’s becoming increasingly clear that we need to find new ways of working, particularly in the food system. One such approach that is gaining momentum is agroecology, a farming system that is based on principles of ecology and aims to…
I had a hip replacement operation several years ago, using a “metal on metal” joint, a technique that has generated several “issues” globally. As a result, my joint is scanned annually to see if any problems are developing. The situation is manageable and of no concern to me right now. What does concern me though…
Fascinating summary of turnout for the election in May 2021, (h/t to @statsjamie):
Here’s a map summarising the constituency results of the 2021 election in Wales (with “changed” seats marked in black): And here’s a map that I just couldn’t resist that shows the constituency seats held by the Lib Dems:
I used to work with a wonderful American company chairman who was obsessed with data and trends. He taught me their value and I wrote a short piece a few weeks ago showing the trends in votes over recent elections. I’ve updated those graphs to show clearly that there are still trends at work despite…
I was really pleased to be able to sign a letter, with other friends of farming, asking the next Welsh Government to show more support to the sector.
Whilst the polls are heating up about next week’s results in Wales, sometimes it’s worth reflecting on trends in recent elections as well. Here’s an interesting comparison of the vote share in the 2016 Senedd Election and the General Elections for 2015, 2017 and 2019: Will these trends continue?