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Caerphilly byelection could signal ‘fundamental realignment’ of Welsh politics

If Labour loses the Senedd seat, it will be a huge blow for party that has dominated politics in Wales for a century

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Welsh politics: a new era threatens to leave Labour out in the cold

Editorial: After enjoying unparalleled political hegemony in Wales for over a hundred years, the party of Aneurin Bevan and Neil Kinnock has lost its way

The Guardian - UK

Wales wants to punish lying politicians – how would it work?

Elected politicians and candidates in Wales who deliberately lie could face serious consequences, including being removed from office, under proposals aimed at restoring trust in politics.

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In Pictures: Rain-soaked Rishi and wide-eyed Wes in year’s best political images

The PA news agency’s photographers provided unrivalled coverage of the world of politics this year as these first rate images show.

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Wales marks 25 years of Senedd and elects two first ministers

Visits by several members of the royal family and some television stars brought the crowds out across the country.

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The most infuriating thing isn’t that Wales is treated as a non-country – it’s that we accept it

From the the Barnett formula to the humiliation of having an English ‘Prince of Wales’, you’d never catch Scotland allowing this treatment, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

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Welsh Tory leader accused of ‘shrugging off’ official reprimand

Andrew RT Davies, the leader of the opposition in Wales, has been censured by the Senedd over social media posts.

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Girl, 14, admits stabbing two teachers and pupil at south Wales school

Girl pleads not guilty to attempted murder over stabbings in April and will go on trial next month

The Guardian - UK

Public services priority for Welsh people, not devolution, says new first minister

Eluned Morgan promises to ‘reinvent’ Welsh Labour and ‘focus on things that matter to people’ as she takes office

The Guardian - UK

'Historic': John Swinney welcomes first female leader of Wales to top job

SCOTLAND’S First Minister has congratulated his new counterpart in Wales after a “historic moment” saw the country’s first female leader…

The National (Scotland)

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)

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

OPINION - Eluned Morgan becoming Welsh First Minister is a good day for women in politics, but she should beware

At midday today, Eluned Morgan became the first woman to lead the Welsh Labour Party. This is a ground-breaking step — she smashes another Welsh glass ceiling, becoming the first female First Minister of Wales. However, she is no winner. After Vaughan Gething stepped down last week, Labour has chosen…

Evening Standard

Eluned Morgan ‘really proud’ to become first female Welsh leader

Morgan was only candidate to put herself forward to replace Vaughan Gething as Welsh Labour leader

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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 Guardian - UK

Who is Eluned Morgan, Wales’s likely next first minister?

Expected to be the only candidate to lead Welsh Labour, she will have to use her experience to unite her party

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With this king’s speech, Starmer has staked everything on the long game. But politics has a habit of moving fast

The NHS, child poverty, defence: Labour is selling itself on its ability to get some big things done, says Guardian associate editor Martin Kettle

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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.

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After Vaughan Gething’s ignominious end, Labour faces the unthinkable: losing the next election in Wales

A jaded electorate, a muted general election result and divisions in the Senedd could soon spell trouble, says Richard Wyn Jones, director of the Wales Governance Centre

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Wales' First Minister Resigns Amid Campaign Donation Scandal

First Minister Vaughan Gething resigns in Wales amid campaign donation scandal and party tensions.

The Guardian - UK

What can the Tories tell Welsh Labour about Gething – try harder not to be like us?

Vaughan Gething’s downfall is a bad look for Labour – but compared with Boris Johnson he seemed a model of decency

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Vaughan Gething: the election victory hid a weakness in Wales

Editorial: Labour will need to refresh itself with a new leadership that is capable of creative dealmaking

The National (Scotland)

'Lack of principles': Anas Sarwar called out amid silence on Welsh Labour chaos

ANAS Sarwar has been accused of hypocrisy after Welsh Labour was plunged into chaos by the resignation of Vaughan Gething ...

The Guardian - UK

Vaughan Gething’s exit gives Welsh Labour a chance to reset

Controversies overshadowed first minister’s brief time at helm but some fear party’s woes in Wales run deeper than one man

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First black leader of any European country: Vaughan Gething’s political career

Departing Welsh first minister joined Labour at 17 and was elected to the then Welsh assembly in 2011

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