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‘They misjudged Caerphilly’: how the Reform juggernaut backfired in Welsh byelection

It was assumed that Reform would sweep all before it – but locals rejected the party’s campaign of ‘lies and hate’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1

Inside the impoverished Welsh communities abandoning Labour and turning to Farage’s Reform

IN DEPTH: Reform UK and Plaid Cymru are ramping up their campaigns ahead of May’s Senedd elections, as polls already predict Starmer’s party could face a catastrophic defeat, writes Holly Evans

The Independent UK · Jan 1

The Guardian view on May 2026 elections: a new political geography is coming into view across Britain

Editorial: Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2026. Today we look at the impact of devolution on growing volatility of party political allegiance

The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2025

Reform UK’s only representative in Welsh parliament suspended over racial slur

Laura Anne Jones made the offensive remark about Chinese people in a WhatsApp group in 2023

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

Reform’s Welsh hopes damaged after Senedd member suspended for ‘vile’ racial slur

Parliament suspends Laura Anne Jones, Reform’s only Senedd member, for two weeks in further blow after party lost Caerphilly byelection

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025

Westminster must ‘avoid treading on Cardiff Bay’s toes over assisted dying’

Peers began their line-by-line scrutiny of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on Friday.

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025

Reform politician faces two-week ban for using racial slur

Laura Anne Jones made an offensive remark about Chinese people in a WhatsApp group

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

Duke of Edinburgh praises pupils who braved expedition during Storm Amy

Edward met young people from across Wales during a visit to Cardiff and asked them about their activities as part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025

Could tactical voting block Reform in future elections? Lessons from the Caerphilly byelection

Plaid Cymru’s overwhelming victory in the recent Caerphilly Senedd byelection shattered over a century of political tradition. Lindsay Whittle took the seat with 15,691 votes. Labour, which had held the seat since it was created, came away with just 3,713 votes.

The Conversation · Oct 29, 2025

Labour not ‘bold enough’ says Powell as she becomes deputy leader

Lucy Powell’s victory in the deputy leadership contest could add to Sir Keir Starmer’s headaches at the end of a bruising week.

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025