Is Wales held back by misogyny? Can we rid the world of nuclear weapons? Was the EU good for Wales? Why would you learn Welsh in your teens? What would it take to get Wales a seat at the UN?
Jill Evans: is from the Rhondda, an area of mid-south Wales. She is a longstanding member of the Welsh political party, Plaid Cymru. Between 1999 and 2020, Jill served Wales as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP). Prior to joining the European Parliament, she was a community leader, working as an elected representative on Borough and County Councils.
In this episode of Blueprint Cymru, Jill speaks about her commitment to nuclear disarmament, learning Welsh in her teens, being the first person to address the European Parliament in Welsh and her wish to see Wales thrive as an internationally recognised nation.
Join Simon Hobson as he speaks with Jill Evans (ep4).
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Episode recorded on 9 April 2025
Producer and Editor: Dylan Yeomans
Assistance producers: Gwern Gwynfil, David Hannington-Smith
Graphic designer: Nigel Cousins
Head of content: Gwern Gwynfil
Executive Producer: Simon Hobson
Music licenced from Envato
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