The Latest Breaking News from Welsh Labour

Why Plaid Cymru is not benefitting from growth in support for Welsh independence

SUPPORT for independence has become a “general trend” among younger voters in Wales, a political analyst

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23, 2023

Plaid Cymru's new leader faces tough challenges ahead of next elections

You can read the Welsh version of this article here.

The Conversation · Jul 17, 2023

First minister of Wales Mark Drakeford warns UK could break up unless it is rebuilt as ‘solidarity union’

The Welsh Labour leader called for the UK to “rebuild the safety net” to help individuals who are sick or out of work

Evening Standard · May 29, 2023

Labour's trans split highlights party's fatal 'fence sitting' problem, expert says

DIVISIONS in Labour which have been exposed over the UK Government’s blocking of gender reform legislation are reflective of the party’s…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2023

Neither Mark Drakeford or Adam Price will be leading their parties by the end of the year

I predict both men will have stepped down before 2023 is out

Wales Online · Jan 7, 2023

Mark Drakeford says Welsh Labour is readying itself for a snap general election in 2023

He said Westminster was 'staggering on' and 'cannot command even the support of its own MPs'

Wales Online · Jan 2, 2023

Welsh Labour is readying for snap general election, says Mark Drakeford

First minister claims Tories in Westminster are ‘staggering’ and could be months away from collapse

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2023

New poll suggests Welsh Labour has largest lead in nearly a decade with Conservative support tumbling

The poll suggests Mark Drakeford's party would win more than half the Senedd seats if an election was held now

Wales Online · Dec 9, 2022

'Why has Labour been dominant in Wales for so long?' | Martin Shipton

Today is the centenary of the 1922 general election, when Labour became the party with the highest number of MPs in Wales - a status it has held ever since. Political editor-at-large Martin Shipton considers why Welsh Labour has held sway for so long.

Wales Online · Nov 17, 2022

What we learned from the Plaid Cymru party conference

It is a time of major political upheaval which presents opportunities for opposition parties

Wales Online · Oct 24, 2022