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 <\/p>\n

The Big Democracy Summit<\/strong><\/p>\n

10am, Saturday, 8 February 2025<\/p>\n

Soar, Merthyr Tudful<\/a><\/p>\n

From growing misinformation online to political corruption and the rise of the far right, representative politics is facing unprecedented challenges in our country and in many others around the world. Come to a day of discussion in small and large group conversations to formulate solutions to the challenges and to re-imagine democracy for the independent Wales to come.<\/p>\n

Among the speakers will be author Grace Blakeley, Plaid Cymru Senedd Member Heledd Fychan, the Leader of the Wales Green Party Anthony Slaughter, former MP for Cwm Cynon Beth Winter, the reporter and author Will Hayward, Plaid Cymru MS Adam Price, Cymdeithas yr Iaith Chair Joseff Gnagbo, Naomi Hughes from YesCymru, and Labour Senedd Member Mick Antoniw.<\/p>\n

The timetable for the day can be viewed here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Order your ticket here today<\/strong><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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