Pro-independence Plaid Cymru 'neck and neck' with Labour in Welsh polling PLAID Cymru are just one point behind Labour in Wales, a new poll of Senedd voting intention has found ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 29, 2024
Eluned Morgan set to become the first female leader of Wales amid turmoil for Welsh Labour After months of turmoil, Welsh Labour has elected a new leader, its second in just five months and third this year. The contest was triggered by the resignation of Vaughan Gething, who was forced out after four senior politicians in his government resigned. The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024
Eluned Morgan set to be Welsh Labour's first woman leader ELUNED Morgan is set to become the new leader of Welsh Labour and the likely first minister of Wales, after no other candidates entered the race… The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2024
How Vaughan Gething’s short period as first minister fell apart – and what it means for Welsh Labour Vaughan Gething’s short but tumultuous period as first minister of Wales was brought to a dramatic end following the resignation of four key ministers from his cabinet. The Conversation · Jul 17, 2024
Vaughan Gething quits as Welsh First Minister after four months in job Vaughan Gething denied wrongdoing and insisted he had not compromised his integrity Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2024
Jeremy Corbyn 'in talks' with SNP over Westminster 'progressive alliance' IT was described by many as the “fight of his political life” but Jeremy Corbyn came out of this General Election rather unscathed ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2024
Plaid Cymru’s electoral success sets stage for 2026 Senedd election Plaid Cymru – the Party of Wales – had an excellent general election. They secured four seats in Wales out of 32, increasing their share of the Welsh vote to 14.8%. That’s a rise of 4.9% compared with the 2019 general election. The Conversation · Jul 10, 2024
UK election results 2024: Why do some popular parties win so few seats? Reform UK has won just four seats with 14 percent of the vote, while Conservatives got 121 seats on 24 percent – why? Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2024
Wipeout for Tories in Wales as Labour takes 27 of 32 seats Results with echoes of 1997 leave Plaid Cymru on four MPs and Lib Dems on one, but Conservatives with none The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024
Labour landslide as Tories on course for historic defeat – and Reform surge: your guide to the night ahead In today’s newsletter: As the exit poll lands, here’s how election night will play out hour by hour The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024
General Election exit poll predicts Labour landslide as SNP win just 10 seats THE General Election exit poll has predicted a landslide victory for Labour, while the SNP are projected to win just 10 seats in Scotland ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2024
Thursday briefing: The UK campaign trail’s highlights, lowlights – and washouts In today’s newsletter: From Rishi Sunak’s ‘Drowning Street’ announcement to Ed Davey’s many stunts, we chart the memorable moments of each party’s campaign with senior political correspondent Peter Walker The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024
Renationalising water could fix sewage crisis – but no major party will do it Privatised water companies discharged raw sewage into rivers and the sea around England and Wales for 3.6 million hours in 2023 – double the previous year’s total. For a sense of how bad the problem is today, check this map of the south-east of the UK which shows how much… The Conversation · Jul 2, 2024
Election 2024: lacklustre promises mean mental health loses regardless of who wins the vote According to many experts, the UK is experiencing a mental health crisis. The Conversation · Jul 2, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024 From conflict to the climate – what are the UK parties’ international plans? As the election nears, we scrutinise how each of the main contenders would deal with problems around the world
Salon · Jun 30, 2024 UK Tories committing "electoral suicide" Scholar Brendan O'Leary on the British Conservative Party's date with oblivion this week — and what happens next
The Conversation · Jun 27, 2024 Plaid Cymru wants broadcasting powers devolved to Wales – how the conversation is changing In their 2024 general election manifesto, Plaid Cymru says they will “support the devolution of broadcasting powers to Wales”. This would include the power to regulate, oversee and secure accountability for broadcasting and communications within Wales.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2024 Reform on student fees and Labour on ‘fleeceholds’ – could we build a better Britain using party manifestos? I read them all so you don’t have to. None in isolation would set the world alight, but look closely and there are some good ideas, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
Cycling Weekly · Jun 25, 2024 Curbs on 'killer cyclists', pothole pledges and £2.5bn in investment - UK general election cycling policy round-up What will the next government have to offer those on two wheels?
The National (Scotland) · Jun 21, 2024 Welsh Labour accused of 'undermining devolution' with manifesto launch WELSH Labour have been accused of “undermining devolution” with the launch of their General Election manifesto.
The Conversation · Jun 20, 2024 Plaid Cymru makes election call for the return of Welsh artefacts held in England I was not surprised to see Plaid Cymru address culture and heritage as a core manifesto issue in the election. As the party of Wales with an aspiration for greater devolution, Plaid recognises the role of cultural institutions in building identity and pride, as seen in its manifesto calls for…
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2024 Big-name Tories who could lose their seat after exit poll predicts disastrous general election results Rishi Sunak’s own seat of Richmond, in North Yorkshire is at risk - here is when high profile Tories expect to hear their results
The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2024 Three major polls predict winners of every UK constituency at General Election THREE massive new polls published within one hour of each have all predicted the winners of every constituency in Britain at the General Election…
The Conversation · Jun 19, 2024 Wales could become world’s first country to criminalise politicians who lie Trust and confidence in UK politics and the election system have never been lower. One of the central reasons for this breakdown in trust is the widespread popular belief that some politicians have made a practice of lying to the public. Research published in 2022 showed the British public overwhelmingly…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024 UK elections: what is tactical voting and how does it work? The group Best for Britain has launched its guide on how to vote to try to oust the Tories. We look at what tactical voting involves