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Tuesday briefing: After an historic shift in power, where might Plaid Cymru go next?

In today’s newsletter: Labour has been decimated, Reform has taken up the official opposition, and the Senedd has expanded massively – taking the country’s new leadership into uncharted waters

The Guardian - UK

UK weather forecast: 26°C scorcher on the way, hotter than Athens and Barcelona

Britain is set for a dramatic temperature rise towards the end of the week, with highs of 26°C predicted for Friday in the south east. Following a cold snap in early May, forecasters now anticipate settled sunshine and warmer weather for England and Wales throughout the bank holiday weekend, offering…

The Times of India

"I wish I’d never taken it"–Aberfan disaster photographer still haunted by his award-winning image

Mel Parry shot the famous image of a police officer carrying a wounded girl after the coal spoil slide in South Wales. He reflects on how the photo still “haunts” him 60 years later

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Is Meghan Markle Following Kate Middleton? Prince Harry's Wife Undertakes Europe Trip Days After Princess of Wales' Italy Visit

Meghan Markle travels to Geneva for a children's online safety memorial days after Princess Kate's Italy tour, joining WHO leaders and bereaved parents at a stark public installation.

International Business Times UK

UK set to be hotter than Athens as temperatures climb to 26C ahead of bank holiday

The Met Office predicts there will be highs of 23C in Manchester, 26C in London and 20C in Cardiff by the end of the week

The Independent UK

How a small UK village tracked down fuel-theft couple before police arrived

A North Wales community's swift action led to the apprehension of fuel thieves. After spotting suspects at a pub and tracking their van to a beach, locals alerted police who made the arrest. The incident highlights rising fuel thefts across the UK, impacting small businesses like Judith Troughton's service station.…

The Times of India

Plaid Cymru has forged a brand of inclusive nationalism. That’s why it beat Reform in Wales

Growing up in Gwynedd, I was made to feel ‘not Welsh enough’. But things have changed – and the Senedd victory shows the politics of exclusion has no answer, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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More than just a critical blow to Keir Starmer and Labour, local votes signal a dis-United Kingdom

Local elections in Britain on May 7, 2026 – in which the ruling Labour Party suffered deep losses – revealed tectonic shifts.

The Conversation

Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell laid to rest in Wales

Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell has been laid to rest in his native Wales two months after his death at the age of 64.

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Kate Middleton strides into summer styling with comfy flats, pleated skirt and plain white tee in Italy

This is one of the Princess of Wales's most wearable looks from recent months and she reminded me how useful fancy flats are

Woman & Home

Westminster ‘chaos’ underlines need to ‘break shackles’, says O’Neill

Stormont’s First Minister met in London with the SNP and Plaid Cymru following their election victories in Scotland and Wales.

Evening Standard

Kate reveals she takes inspiration from Bob the Builder on Italy eco trip

The Princess of Wales says her family, like Bob, believes in not letting anything go to waste

The Independent UK

Why a new Plaid Cymru government in Cardiff may pose a fresh challenge for Westminster

After emerging as the largest party in the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) election, Plaid Cymru is now establishing itself as the next Welsh government. It’s the first administration not led by Welsh Labour since devolution began 27 years ago.

The Conversation

Spire Healthcare in talks over £1 billion takeover approach

The firm runs 38 private hospitals and more than 60 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Housing market in England and Wales weakening due to Iran war, say estate agents

Homebuyers more cautious due to possible mortgage rate rises and higher inflation as sellers sit on properties

The Conversation

After a complete collapse, where does Welsh Labour go from here?

May 7 will go down as the worst election in the history of Welsh Labour. More than a century of electoral dominance ended with the party sitting in opposition in the Senedd (Welsh parliament) for the first time.

Evening Standard

Rhun ap Iorwerth sworn in as First Minister of Wales

Mr ap Iorwerth was elected as leader of the country by Members of the Senedd on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Lloyd Jones obituary

Other lives: Journalist and author who wrote novels, short stories and poetry in English and Welsh

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The Times of India

From election drubbing to minister resignations: Why Keir Starmer is in trouble? All FAQs answered

It all started with Labour’s crushing setback in local elections across England, Scotland and Wales last week. The results sent shockwaves through the party and sparked an open rebellion against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with more than 80 Labour MPs either publicly or privately demanding that he resign or announce…

The Independent UK

Historic shift as Plaid Cymru First Minister ends Labour’s long reign in Wales

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The Independent UK

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth announced as first minister of Wales

First time post has been held by someone who is not a Labour politician

Evening Standard

Rhun ap Iorwerth named next First Minister of Wales

Rhun ap Iorwerth, the leader of Plaid Cymru, has been named the next First Minister of Wales.

The Guardian - UK

Plaid Cymru’s Rhun ap Iorwerth voted first minister of Wales

Appointment confirmed by plenary vote in Senedd after party ended 100 years of Labour rule in last week’s election

International Business Times UK

Man's Evil Secrets Exposed After Thief Who Stole His Laptop Makes Shocking Discovery and Alerts Police

A stolen laptop led to David Pethig's arrest for years of child abuse. His daughter Lizzie Jones shares her story, highlighting the fight against child abuse in Wales.

The Conversation

The Welsh Conservatives survived the Senedd election – now they must decide what they stand for

The 2026 Senedd (Welsh parliament) election has transformed Welsh politics. Much of the attention has focused on the rise of Plaid Cymru and Reform UK, and on Welsh Labour’s dramatic losses. But another political story has unfolded more quietly in the background.

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