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1 week ago

Why Wales fell out of love with Labour

Labour suffered a historic defeat in the Caerphilly by-election, finishing third with 11%, risking collapse across Wales ahead of the Senedd's electoral system change.
UK politics
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1 week ago

Immigration not 'key issue' in Wales, says Plaid leader

Immigration is not a primary day-to-day concern for most Welsh voters, but migration management and border control require political attention.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Caerphilly result is blow to Labour and Reform and shows parties who cannot adapt will be crushed

Labour's dominance in Wales collapsed in the Caerphilly Senedd byelection, facing substantial losses to Plaid Cymru and Reform UK, signaling wider electoral risk.
UK politics
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1 month ago

Plaid ready to replace Welsh Labour, says leader

Plaid Cymru aims to replace Welsh Labour and form a new government at the next Senedd election while seeking to block Reform UK.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Plaid Cymru leader predicts two-horse race with Reform in Welsh elections

Speaking to the Guardian, he said: The picture of Welsh politics is changing and Plaid Cymru is the voice of progressive Wales. We have consistent polling showing Plaid Cymru in the lead. Reform is also polling well and Labour is falling further behind. I think it's becoming more and more clear it's a two-horse race - Reform's division versus Plaid's vision.
UK politics
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1 month ago

Ex-Tory defence minister joins Reform UK

Atherton told the BBC she had joined Reform because of her concerns over a "loss of national identity and pressure on public services". She added that she had "had enough of 26 years of decline in Wales under a Labour and Plaid Cymru pact". Atherton added that she worried "like millions of others" about the direction the UK was heading.
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1 month ago
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Labour warn of 'chaos' if Plaid or Reform win in Wales

Labour argues it offers experience and stability and warns Plaid independence and Reform policies would cause chaos, austerity, and large tax rises for working-age adults.
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6 months ago
UK politics

Is Welsh Labour turning away from Keir Starmer?

Welsh Labour is at a critical juncture ahead of the Senedd elections, with key welfare reforms posing challenges to voter support.
UK politics
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3 months ago

Former Tory MP quits party and unveils election plan

Sarah Atherton quit the Conservative Party, called it "impotent", and plans to stand in next May's Senedd election.
UK politics
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3 months ago

I'm feeling the pressure, Morgan says after year as FM

Eluned Morgan acknowledges pressure from potential Labour losses while prioritizing healthcare and addressing long NHS waits in her first year as First Minister.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

First minister to 'call out' UK Labour welfare cuts

First Minister Morgan frames next year's Senedd election as critical for Wales' future amid rising political tensions and divisions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Welsh Tory to quit at next Senedd poll due to general election betting charges

Russell George resigns from candidacy for the 2024 Senedd elections to focus on fighting gambling charges.
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