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Peoples Voice Cymru is not a political party, it exists to inform the peoples of Wales about the realties of the continuing loss of our freedoms! These freedoms were fought for by our forebears over many years. At the forefront of the fight for peoples rights were the Chartists. By the end of 1838, several branches had been founded across Monmouthshire, the first was at Pontypool, probably in 1837. It was towards the end of July 1838 that a branch was formed at Newport. Its founders were baker William Edwards and veteran radical and printer Samuel Etheridge. Soon afterwards, the draper and magistrate, John Frost was also involved in its meetings. A characteristic of the membership of the WMAs in their early days was the prevalence of artisans and tradesmen.

On Monday 4 November 1839, approximately 4,000 Chartist sympathisers, under the leadership of Chartists led by Zephaniah Williams from Tredegar, William Jones from Pontypool and their leader John Frost, set off from all over the Gwent valleys to march on Newport. The attack failed and the three leaders were sent has convicts to Australia, with John Frost the only one to return and eventually became the Mayor of Newport.

We too must fight to retain our freedoms, so please use your vote!

In the UK, free speech is protected under Article 10 of the Human Rights Act 1998, which guarantees the right to “hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority”. Globally, it’s enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, affirming the right to express opinions “through any media and regardless of frontiers”. In the U.S., it’s rooted in the First Amendment, which prohibits government restrictions on speech, press, and assembly. Free speech isn’t absolute. It can be restricted when it: Incites violence or hatred, threatens national security or public safety, Violates others’ rights or reputations, Spreads misinformation or breaches confidentiality. These limits must be lawful, necessary, and proportionate, with clear safeguards to prevent abuse.

Why It Matters

For people who are deeply invested in civic life and strategic messaging—free speech is more than a legal right. It’s a cultural and ethical cornerstone. It enables: Public accountability through critique and protest, Cultural expression that reflects Welsh identity and values, Empowerment of community voices that might otherwise be silenced. Free speech is the oxygen of civic engagement—it fuels participation, sharpens public debate, and empowers communities to shape their own futures. Amplifying Welsh voices and holding institutions to account, it’s not just a principle—it’s a strategic tool.

AND WE MUST BE READY TO FIGHT FOR THAT RIGHT!!!

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Ian Michael Williams

10 days ago

Voter turnout in Welsh Senedd elections has consistently remained below 50%. The first Assembly election in 1999 saw a turnout of 46%, which was described at the time as a "deficit." In 2021, turnout reached 47%. This indicates that more than half of eligible voters did not participate in these elections.
It’s infuriating to witness this edifice—a structure propped up by corruption—alienate people from the democratic process. Every time the plenary proclaimed Wales a “World Leader” in some vague, irrelevant domain, it was an insult, especially when we lag so shamefully in the issues that genuinely matter to the people of this country.
Isn’t it ridiculous that whoever claims victory in the 2026 Senedd Elections may be undone, they should simply form the Government—no questions asked, no coalitions, as if past alliances hadn’t already demonstrated how poorly they serve Wales? The idea almost defies belief.

Margaret Helen Parish

13 days ago

Absolutely correct, politicians have failed the people of this country. They should be absolutely ashamed of the way they have behaved on this subject.

There is no way I will ever vote for Tories or Labour again.