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What the Caerphilly byelection could reveal about Reform, Labour and Wales’ political future

When voters in Caerphilly in south Wales go to the polls later this month, it will be about far more than one seat in the Senedd, Wales’s devolved parliament.

The Conversation

Welsh Government warns of ‘catastrophic’ impact if budget fails

The 2026/27 draft budget sets out spending plans worth more than £27 billion for public services.

Evening Standard

Welsh Conservatives offer home tax deal to back Labour budget

Darren Millar, leader of the Welsh Conservatives, has written to First Minister Eluned Morgan, offering to discuss a budget agreement.

Evening Standard

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Reform will shake-up status quo in Wales, vows Farage

He said he has a ‘full-time team’ working on policies ahead of May’s Senedd election.

Evening Standard

Vote Plaid to stop Reform, says party leader

Addressing the annual party conference in Swansea, Rhun ap Iorwerth said Nigel Farage’s party is out of touch with the challenges facing Welsh people.

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on the nationalist surge: the SNP and Plaid Cymru are making the political weather

Editorial: In both Scotland and Wales, politics is marching to the beat of different drums from the rest of Britain. The UK-wide parties should watch out

The Guardian - UK

Candidates for Caerphilly Welsh Parliament by-election confirmed

Welsh Labour has held the seat since the Senedd was first established as the National Assembly for Wales in 1999.

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‘Prospect of chaos’ if Reform or Plaid win in Wales – Welsh First Minister

Baroness Eluned Morgan said jobs in Wales could be ‘on the line’ if the party loses the Caerphilly by-election and is unable to get a budget through.

Evening Standard

Reform ‘a serious threat’ to Wales, says Welsh Secretary

Jo Stevens said Reform UK did not care about Wales.

Evening Standard

Watching Caerphilly: Welsh byelection may be bellwether for political transformation in UK

Plaid Cymru and Reform are polling above Welsh Labour in race for Senedd seat experts say may be ‘canary in the coalmine’

The Guardian - UK

Cost of increasing Welsh Parliament members estimated at more than £12m

Under plans to reform the Welsh Parliament, the number of MSs is increasing from 60 to 96.

Evening Standard

The Guardian view on Welsh politics: a new era threatens to leave Labour out in the cold

Editorial: After enjoying unparalleled political hegemony in Wales for over a hundred years, the party of Aneurin Bevan and Neil Kinnock has lost its way

The Guardian - UK

Budget anxieties grow at Welsh Parliament as FM appeals for support

When passing its last budget in March, the Welsh Labour government needed the help of an opposition member to get it through by a tight margin.

Evening Standard

Plaid Cymru pledge 'progress' on independence if they win Welsh election

A PLAID Cymru politician has pledged “independence is not off the table in any way” despite the party’s leader saying there would be no…

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Welsh health secretary Jeremy Miles to stand down at next election

Mr Miles has announced he will not be standing in next year’s Senedd election.

Evening Standard

Assisted dying services should be available in Welsh, Plaid peer says

Baroness Smith Llanfaes said it was important for those using the service to be able to speak in their ‘mother tongue’.

The Guardian - UK

Labour must win voters’ hearts – or Reform UK will

Letters: Cyril Haessig, Adrian Dumphy and Dr Margaret Martlew respond to an article by Kirsty Major on how the party is failing to connect with people even in safe seats

Evening Standard

Plaid leader accuses Reform of trying to silence Wales

Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of Plaid Cymru, said voters need to understand what is at stake ahead of the Welsh Parliament elections next May.

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Welsh Parliament pays tribute to Labour politician Hefin David

First Minister Eluned Morgan described Mr David as a ‘truly remarkable human being’.

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John Curtice gives verdict on biggest threat that could oust Keir Starmer as PM

LABOUR being ousted from Government in Wales would be a bigger threat to Keir Starmer’s leadership than the SNP winning in Scotland, John Curtice…

The Guardian - UK

‘Busted flush’: Welsh Labour prepares to fight byelection amid dire polling

After death of Hefin David, MS for Caerphilly, party faces Reform UK and Plaid Cymru sooner than planned

Evening Standard

Reform celebrates local by-election wins over Labour and Tories as Starmer faces next election test

Nigel Farage’s party picked up four new councillors in six local by-elections counted overnight

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage says Reform will ‘make devolution work’ in Wales

Mr Farage dismissed reports of disagreements within the Welsh branch of the party regarding the future of the Welsh Parliament.

Evening Standard

Reform by-election candidate in Wales seeks to reverse 20mph limit

Llyr Powell said the lower default limit in built-up areas brought in two years ago has ‘put a lot of businesses off’ investing in the region.

The Guardian - UK

So politicians want rid of the Senedd: would they abolish any other country’s democracy?

The Welsh parliament has its faults – but talk of axing it is for charlatans, not leaders who are serious about the nation’s future, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

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