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politics2 hours ago•7 min saved

Welsh leader rejects Reform-style mega-donations amid crypto worries

Wales' First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth says he won't accept Reform UK's massive £72m donation from two cryptocurrency businessmen, citing concerns about crypto funding and calling for careful international regulation; Reform defends legality. The piece also notes Plaid Cymru's funding comes mainly from small donors and that the Welsh budget depends on cross-party support, as the UK considers changing expatriate donation rules with a backdated £100k cap.

via BBC|

#cryptocurrency #donations #plaid-cymru

politics4 months ago•6 min saved

Labour forecast to lose Wales' Senedd after 27 years in power

Labour is expected to lose control of the Senedd, ending 27 years of Welsh government, with Plaid Cymru and Reform UK in a tight race under Wales’s proportional system; counting begins Friday and a majority is unlikely, potentially triggering leadership questions for Keir Starmer and possible talks on forming the next Welsh government.

via BBC|

#labour #plaid-cymru #politics

politics8 months ago•2 min saved

Plaid Cymru claims Caerphilly seat as Labour overspends in by-election bid

Plaid Cymru’s Lindsay Whittle won the Caerphilly Senedd by-election, defeating Labour which spent about £98,000 but finished third; Reform UK was runner-up with around £96,000 spent, while Plaid spent about £46,900. Triggered by Hefin David’s death, the contest ended Labour’s long-held Caerphilly seat. Spending details included Airbnb staff accommodation bookings and advertising, with Labour's spend roughly £26.51 per vote.

via BBC|

#by-election #caerphilly #campaign-spending