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West Wales unite in support of Corbyn
SWANSEA will be hosting a rally in support of Jeremy Corbyn, Leader of the Labour Party, tonight (Jul 4) in the vicinity of the main Guild Hall steps of Swansea’s City Hall.
The rally will begin at 6.30pm with members of the Labour Party attending the event. However, everyone is welcome to attend. Supporters of Corbyn are urged to attend the event in order to prove just how many people support him within the West Wales area.
Initial plans of hosting a march have been cancelled as the number of participants has grown enormously overnight and a licence would be necessary.
The rally, supported by Swansea Unison, aims to bring awareness and support to Jeremy Corbyn and his recent work within the party. This comes after recent pressures have arisen for him to resign as leader of the opposition, whilst many believe he should remain.
Tonight, hundreds of Welsh people will gather in Swansea to ensure that Jeremy Corbyn is aware that he has the support and confidence of those who attend the evening’s proceedings.
Since Jeremy Corbyn put his name forward as a potential leader, hundreds of thousands of people have joined the Labour Party. Jeremy’s honest and straight-talking politics have captured the public’s imagination.
As part of a national rally occurring across the United Kingdom tonight (Jul 4), Swansea will be hosting just one of many events supporting the leader of the Labour Party.
There will also be a ticketed event occurring after the rally, with a line-up of musicians, poets and comedians who show support for Jeremy Corbyn attending. The unique show, compered by PCS General Secretary Mark Serwotka, will host a full line-up of big names, including Rufus Hound, Josie Long, Francesca Martinez, Boothby Graffoe, Attila the Stockbroker, Angela Barnes, Grace Petrie and Clare Ferguson-Walker, with more names to be announced.
The event will be held within Swansea’s Brangwyn Hall, with tickets to the night’s proceedings available for purchase for £10 online at: ww.ticketsource.co.uk/event/
This is a fantastic opportunity to show support for Jeremy Corbyn whilst having a great night.
The Herald spoke to an enthusiastic member of the rally, Henry Willatts, who said: “I’m attending the rally in support of Jeremy Corbyn because I want to show my support for the man that, I believe, is the one true hope for the people of the UK to have a socially and economically progressive government.
“The PLP and the right wing media, including the BBC, are carrying out an anti-democratic smear campaign on the man and his cabinet in order to destabilise their chances of victory in the next General Election.
“The other parties and the PLP are corrupt, in my opinion, and offer no hope for the people of this country. I believe it is for us, the people of this country, to stand up and be counted and fight for a better world. If we don’t, we have no grounds to complain as our freedoms are systematically removed from us and corporate interests control the policies that shape our world.”
Community
Tractor run lights up Pembrokeshire and raises funds for charity
THE PEMBROKESHIRE ILLUMINATED TRACTOR RUN took place today (Dec 21), raising funds for two vital charities: the Catrin Vaughan Foundation and Wales Air Ambulance.
Starting at Clarbeston Road AFC at 6:00pm, the brightly lit convoy of nearly 200 tractors made its way through Withybush Hospital and Haverfordwest High Street before finishing at the Pembrokeshire County Showground.
The annual event has become a highlight of the festive calendar, drawing large crowds to witness the spectacle of tractors adorned with colourful lights and decorations.
Funds raised from the event will support the Catrin Vaughan Foundation, which provides crucial assistance to families facing hardship, and the Wales Air Ambulance, delivering life-saving emergency medical care across the region.
Organisers praised the dedication of local farmers and volunteers, whose commitment ensures the event’s continued success year after year.
(Image: Nia Marshall/Facebook)
Business
Ferry Terminal ‘extremely busy’ due to ongoing Holyhead closure
PEMBROKE DOCK Ferry Terminal has been experiencing significant congestion today as ferry services remain under immense pressure following the closure of Holyhead Port earlier this month.
The disruption, caused by storm damage, has rerouted ferry traffic through Pembrokeshire, leading to long queues and crowded facilities at the terminal.
The Herald can confirm that it has been very busy today with cars, lorries, and foot passengers queuing in large numbers. Staff are working tirelessly to manage the influx, directing vehicles and assisting passengers as they prepare to board the heavily booked ferries.
A spokesperson for the Port of Milford Haven said: “We are working closely with ferry operators and local authorities to ensure traffic flows as smoothly as possible, but the sheer volume of vehicles is causing unavoidable delays.”
Travelers are being urged to arrive early for their sailings and to remain patient as the terminal operates at full capacity.
Both Stena Line and Irish Ferries have increased capacity on their Pembrokeshire routes, deploying larger vessels, including the Stena Adventurer and the MV James Joyce, to handle the surge in demand.
From our position at the terminal, our photographer has captured photos showing long lines of vehicles, groups of foot passengers carrying luggage, and port staff coordinating efforts to ease congestion.
Authorities are advising non-essential travelers to consider rescheduling their journeys where possible and to monitor updates from ferry operators closely.
(Photos: Martin Cavaney/Herald)
Community
Festive celebrations at St Davids Cathedral this weekend
ST DAVIDS Cathedral is set to host two special events on Sunday (Dec 22), offering a blend of joyful participation and traditional carol singing to mark the Christmas season.
In the morning, families are invited to the Scratch Nativity at 11:00am. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as wise men, angels, sheep, or shepherds and take part in an unrehearsed retelling of the Christmas story. Canon Leigh described the event as: “Complete, wonderful chaos for an hour… but with some poignant, thought-provoking moments to centre ourselves on the real meaning of Christmas.”
Later in the evening, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight will take place at 7:00pm, featuring the Cathedral Choir. The event, steeped in tradition, will see the cathedral bathed in candlelight as carols and scripture readings fill the historic space.
Doors will open at 5:45pm for those seeking unreserved seating, and a large turnout is expected for this beloved Christmas celebration.
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