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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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

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 Guardian - UK

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.

The Conversation

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.

Evening Standard

Lloyd Jones obituary

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

The Guardian - UK

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 Times of India

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

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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

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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.

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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.

Evening Standard

Rhun ap Iorwerth set to become Plaid Cymru’s first premier of Wales

The Plaid Cymru leader is hoping to become the next first minister of Wales in a vote on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Northern Ireland needs supportive first minister not abolition – Little-Pengelly

Emma Little-Pengelly was speaking after Michelle O’Neill hailed the triumph of nationalist parties in Scotland and Wales as a seismic political shift.

The Times of India

Two men charged with murder after teen best friends killed in Newport crash

The community of Newport, Wales, is reeling as two men are charged with murder following the devastating incident that claimed the lives of 19-year-old Jaydon Bowyer and 16-year-old Ta-Shay Canoville. Witnesses say the teenagers were struck by a fleeing BMW, causing them to crash from their motorbike.

Evening Standard

NI First Minister excited by ‘seismic political shift’ across UK

Michelle O’Neill was speaking after nationalists were elected in Scotland and Wales.

The Conversation

Can the assisted dying bill be brought back? It’s possible – but supporters face four challenges

Despite MPs backing proposals last year to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales, the plan did not become law. The bill failed to complete its passage through the House of Lords – not because peers voted against it, but because a relatively small number proposed an unprecedentedly large list…

The Conversation

Nature restoration isn’t often top of the political agenda – here’s how Wales does it

Nature is critical for our national health, wellbeing and security. Most national leaders haven’t really taken this on board yet because it is just too big an issue to handle.

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