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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox

Why the fall of this Labour political fortress could spell disaster for Starmer

It is 731 years since the Welsh constituency of Caerphilly has seen a siege by insurgents attempting to seize power from the established rulers.

Back in 1294, Madog ap Llywelyn attacked the great 13th-century castle which stands in the midst of Caerphilly in a bid to end the previously unchallenged authority of Edward I.

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