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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

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

'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

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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

'The real, imperfect country we inhabit deserves our attention - not the romantic dream of a future independent state' | Martin Shipton

To mark the 25th anniversary of the referendum that delivered devolution to Wales, Political editor-at-large Martin Shipton assesses the role devolution has played in shaping Wales - and argues it needs our full attention rather than a romantic dream of independence

Wales Online

Unionism is now Labour's 'core belief', says top ex-aide as furore over SNP ban grows

LABOUR has replaced democratic socialism with Unionism as its guiding principle a former adviser to ex-party bigwig Robin Cook has said.

The National (Scotland)

Welsh Labour politician slams Scottish Labour's 'failures' in message to UK party

A WELSH Labour politician has slammed the "failures" of Scottish Labour over rumours the UK party will formally ban cooperation with…

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish Labour can’t ‘out-nationalist’ nationalists or ‘out-Union’ the Unionists

SCOTTISH Labour in a “constitutional muddle” which it may have to address to ensure its “political survival”, according to new research.

The National (Scotland)

The things we learnt from the Conservative leadership hustings in Cardiff

One of the candidates has a thing for a certain Bond single

Wales Online

What will happen next now Labour has voted to increase the size of the Senedd

The hope is for the law to be in place for 2026

Wales Online

Mark Drakeford says he is 'flattered' as he addresses calls for him to remain as First Minister

There were calls for him to remain beyond 2026 to ensure Senedd reform proposals

Wales Online

Plans to increase Senedd to 96 members move step closer after motion is passed

The aim is for it to be introduced in time for the 2026 election

Wales Online

Will the plan to increase the size of the Senedd to 96 MSs survive this weekend's special meeting of Welsh Labour?

What no-one seems to know is whether Labour members will pass

Wales Online

'Welsh independence is no longer a fringe issue, it's mainstream'

In an opinion piece, Plaid Cymru MS Luke Fletcher says letter writing between Governments should stop and a referendum should instead be held

Wales Online

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Welsh independence supporters to march for first time in three years

CAMPAIGNERS will hold the first march for Welsh independence in three years this weekend, with organisers saying the Scottish…

Wales Online

Port Talbot councillors elected after delayed vote following death of candidate

The election for the Port Talbot ward had been delayed due to the passing of independent councillor Andrew Tutton

Wales Online

'Australia's new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is like Mark Drakeford' | Louise Magee

Former General Secretary of Welsh Labour Louise Magee writes here about her experience in Australia working on Labor's successful campaign

Wales Online

A lot of people have one major problem with plans for 36 more Members of the Senedd

Politicians face a difficult challenge to sell their plans to grow the Senedd to many people in Wales

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The Guardian - UK

The map of Wales is red, green and grey: it’s no country for the Tory party

Mark Drakeford’s Labour proved popular in local elections, says Grug Muse, co-editor of Welsh (Plural)

Wales Online

Carmarthenshire Council election interview: Labour leader on his background and desire to show that politicians aren't all the same

This is part of a series of interviews with the people who could be the next leader of Carmarthenshire Council after the local elections on May 5. Today we spoke to Rob James, the leader of Carmarthenshire Labour

Wales Online

Council elections interview: The leader of Swansea Liberal Democrats on his background and desire for more tourist facilities and road improvements

This is part of a series of interviews with the people who have a chance of being the next leader of Swansea Council after the local elections on May 5. Today we spoke to Chris Holley, the leader of Swansea Lib-Dems

Wales Online

Carmarthenshire Council election interview: Leader of Plaid Cymru on his bizarre rise to power and the demands of the job

This is part of a series of interviews with the people who could be the next leader of Carmarthenshire Council after the local elections on May 5. Today we spoke to Emlyn Dole, the leader of Plaid Cymru

Wales Online

Council elections interview: Leader of Swansea Labour on his unusual rise to power and focus on building up the city

This is part of a series of interviews with the people who have a chance of being the next leader of Swansea Council after the local elections on May 5. Today we spoke to Rob Stewart, the leader of Swansea Labour

Wales Online

Welsh morning headlines: News, Ukraine and sport as the UK gears up for the hottest day of the year so far

Experts have predicted Good Friday will be the hottest day of the year so far

Wales Online

We put Labour's record on funding the NHS in Wales to Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer was in Wales to help launch the party's campaign for the local elections in May

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