A 1936 confrontation with Mosley’s BUF became part of a wider international struggle, with local activists later joining the fight against fascism in the Spanish civil war. TONY FOX tells the story ahead of a 90th anniversary commemoration event
A celebration of Wales and the Welsh
MEIC BIRTWISTLE reports from this year’s Eisteddfod
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THE Llŷn Peninsula in Gwynedd is regarded as one of the heartlands of the Welsh language and its culture, and this year it is home to the National Eisteddfod of Wales.
However, despite its idyllic landscapes, it is a time of crisis for the communities which comprise this linguistic stronghold.
Plaid Cymru MP for Arfon, in the county, Hywel Williams has commissioned a report by the Bevan Foundation think tank, which has pointed to low wages and insecure work as in large part responsible, with high housing, energy and travel costs meaning that local families face an increased cost-of-living premium.
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