CARDIFF MS DISCOVERS CARDIFF, DELETES LONDON
Joe Martin, who represents Cardiff Penarth in the Welsh Parliament, took to Facebook to salute London as 'Our nation's capital', with a rousing 'Rule, Britannia!' for good measure. Social media users gently pointed out that the capital of the nation he actually sits in is Cardiff – the very city in his job title. The post was gone within a day, faster than you can say 'Croeso i Gaerdydd'. Sat-navs across Penarth have been issued with a strongly worded update.
THE BORING BIT: WHAT THE REAL REPORT SAYS
Reform's Cardiff Penarth MS Joe Martin posted on Facebook hailing London as 'Our nation's capital' with 'Rule, Britannia!'; critics pointed out that he represents Wales, whose capital is Cardiff; the post was deleted within a day.
Our short summary of the original – read the full report for context. Everything above it is satire.
REAL STORY Nation.Cymru · 27 Oct 2026: “Reform MS deletes Rule, Britannia! post celebrating London as ‘our nation’s capital’”
Gaffe-o-Meter: Joe Martin · Outfit: Reform UK