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Reform or Plaid Cymru? Labour could lose Wales for the first time in over 100 years, voters say

Reform or Plaid Cymru? Labour could lose Wales for the first time in over 100 years, voters say
Welsh Labour have led every Welsh parliament since devolution – but that unbroken run could end at the 2026 elections
The way Wales does elections is all about to change. But could it pave the way for Reform UK?

The way Wales does elections is all about to change. But could it pave the way for Reform UK?
Changes to the Senedd’s voting system will make smaller parties a bigger force in Wales. Here’s what it means for Reform and Plaid Cymru
Lord John Bird demands Labour set child poverty reduction targets in Children’s Bill amendment

Lord John Bird demands Labour set child poverty reduction targets in Children’s Bill amendment
The Big Issue founder has put forward an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to ‘hold Labour’s feet to the fire’
Disability benefit cuts ‘impossible to support’, Starmer told by his own MPs: ‘Cuts create poverty’
Disability benefit cuts ‘impossible to support’, Starmer told by his own MPs: ‘Cuts create poverty’
Starmer and Trump agree ‘historic’ UK-US trade deal. Here’s everything you need to know
Starmer and Trump agree ‘historic’ UK-US trade deal. Here’s everything you need to know
Would reversing winter fuel payment cuts be enough to restore trust in Labour?

Would reversing winter fuel payment cuts be enough to restore trust in Labour?
‘Labour has blown its first year in office’: What Reform’s local election gains really tell us

‘Labour has blown its first year in office’: What Reform’s local election gains really tell us
Don’t justify spending cuts with ‘overinflated’ promises on AI, Labour told: ‘AI isn’t perfect’

Don’t justify spending cuts with ‘overinflated’ promises on AI, Labour told: ‘AI isn’t perfect’
Scottish whisky and salmon exporters brace for ‘significant hit’ from Trump’s tariff war

Scottish whisky and salmon exporters brace for ‘significant hit’ from Trump’s tariff war
‘People are sick and traumatised’: How Germany’s wealth inequality led to far-right surge, explained

‘People are sick and traumatised’: How Germany’s wealth inequality led to far-right surge, explained
These are the UK regions set to be hit hardest by Trump’s tariffs

These are the UK regions set to be hit hardest by Trump’s tariffs
‘No more room for manoeuvre’: Don’t react to Trump’s tariffs with more cuts to benefits, Labour warned

‘No more room for manoeuvre’: Don’t react to Trump’s tariffs with more cuts to benefits, Labour warned
Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs will unleash a ‘world of pain’ on ordinary people, experts warn

Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs will unleash a ‘world of pain’ on ordinary people, experts warn
Donald Trump’s import tariffs could ‘completely destabilise’ UK’s car industry

Donald Trump’s import tariffs could ‘completely destabilise’ UK’s car industry
Actor and activist Mark Rylance: ‘Brian Haw sacrificed his mind and body for peace’

Actor and activist Mark Rylance: ‘Brian Haw sacrificed his mind and body for peace’
‘Welfare not warfare’: Disabled people hold Downing Street protest over Spring Statement benefit cuts

‘Welfare not warfare’: Disabled people hold Downing Street protest over Spring Statement benefit cuts
Benefit cuts and big housebuilding promises: What Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement means for you

Benefit cuts and big housebuilding promises: What Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement means for you
Cuts, taxes and Labour dissent: What to expect from the chancellor’s Spring Statement

Cuts, taxes and Labour dissent: What to expect from the chancellor’s Spring Statement
How Labour’s changes to universal credit are going to impact millions of Brits

How Labour’s changes to universal credit are going to impact millions of Brits
Starmer squandering chance to gain public’s trust, says boss of influential progressive think tank

Starmer squandering chance to gain public’s trust, says boss of influential progressive think tank
Bad news for Labour: Voters who feel ‘economically insecure’ far more likely to switch parties

Bad news for Labour: Voters who feel ‘economically insecure’ far more likely to switch parties
Brits don’t trust politicians. Could a Welsh plan to ban lying in politics help turn that around?

Brits don’t trust politicians. Could a Welsh plan to ban lying in politics help turn that around?
UK will be at war by next election, says ex-Army Lib Dem MP – and will need conscription

UK will be at war by next election, says ex-Army Lib Dem MP – and will need conscription
It’s been a decade since UK inflation fell to 0%. Here’s why that’s ‘actually quite a bad thing’

It’s been a decade since UK inflation fell to 0%. Here’s why that’s ‘actually quite a bad thing’
Big Issue founder tables bill for new government ministry dedicated to eradicating poverty
