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politics20 days ago•8 min saved

Tice accuses ex-Reform member of lying before Plaid Cymru switch

Reform UK's Welsh deputy leader Richard Tice claims former Senedd member Sarah Cooper-Lesadd lied about her beliefs before defecting to Plaid Cymru; Cooper-Lesadd says her views have changed and now include Welsh independence and Remain, while Plaid Cymru says she has been honest about her political journey. The row unfolds amid broader turmoil for Reform in Wales, including the party leader’s arrest and ongoing leadership speculation.

via BBC|

#plaid-cymru #politics #reform-uk

politics5 months ago•8 min saved

Wales 2026: Counting begins for 96-seat Senedd under proportional system

Counting starts across 16 new constituencies to elect 96 Senedd members under a new proportional system (D'Hondt) that replaces first-past-the-post. Voters will choose a party rather than a specific candidate. Labour faces a difficult day as Plaid Cymru and Reform UK compete for top spot, with no party likely to secure a majority. Counting begins at 09:00 BST and results are expected throughout the day, as Wales undergoes a once-in-a-century change to its parliamentary setup.

via BBC|

#dhondt #election-2026 #politics

politics5 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

politics2 years ago•0 min saved

"Vaughan Gething Loses No-Confidence Vote, Vows to Stay On"

Vaughan Gething was seen in tears in the Senedd ahead of a no-confidence vote initiated by the Welsh Conservatives over donations to his leadership campaign. Despite Labour holding half the seats, two Labour members are absent due to illness. Labour MS Vikki Howells defended Gething, calling the vote a "gimmick" and stating he would not stand down if he lost.

via BBC.com|

#labour-party #no-confidence-vote #politics