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The Latest Breaking News from Caerphilly

Votes being counted in Caerphilly by-election after polls close

The by-election was called following the death of Hefin David.

Evening Standard

Voters go to the polls in crucial Welsh Parliament by-election

The Caerphilly constituency has been the focus of fierce campaigning by Labour, Plaid Cymru and Reform.

Evening Standard

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

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Why the fall of this Labour political fortress could spell disaster for Starmer

NEWS ANALYSIS: Since 1918 Labour has never lost in Caerphilly, but now this Welsh constituency could be the latest scalp for Nigel Farage, says political editor David Maddox

The Independent UK

‘I don’t know anyone who is voting Labour’: How Reform is turning a red heartland light blue

This south Wales constituency has been deemed a safe Labour seat for over a century, but voters on streets of Caerphilly tell Holly Evans they are fed up – and think Nigel Farage’s Reform might be the answer

The Independent UK

Labour will ‘never step aside’ in Wales – McFadden

Pat McFadden joined campaigners in the Caerphilly constituency on Thursday morning ahead of a crucial by-election for Welsh Labour next week.

The Independent UK

What the Caerphilly byelection could reveal about Reform, Labour and Wales’ political future

When voters in Caerphilly in south Wales go to the polls later this month, it will be about far more than one seat in the Senedd, Wales’s devolved parliament.

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Reform UK accused of sowing division in Wales in rowdy TV byelection debate

Party leading latest opinion poll comes under fire for ‘weaponising’ immigration as candidates in Caerphilly clash

The Guardian - UK

Candidates for Caerphilly Welsh Parliament by-election confirmed

Welsh Labour has held the seat since the Senedd was first established as the National Assembly for Wales in 1999.

Evening Standard

‘Prospect of chaos’ if Reform or Plaid win in Wales – Welsh First Minister

Baroness Eluned Morgan said jobs in Wales could be ‘on the line’ if the party loses the Caerphilly by-election and is unable to get a budget through.

Evening Standard

Watching Caerphilly: Welsh byelection may be bellwether for political transformation in UK

Plaid Cymru and Reform are polling above Welsh Labour in race for Senedd seat experts say may be ‘canary in the coalmine’

The Guardian - UK

Plaid leader accuses Reform of trying to silence Wales

Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of Plaid Cymru, said voters need to understand what is at stake ahead of the Welsh Parliament elections next May.

Evening Standard

Welsh Parliament pays tribute to Labour politician Hefin David

First Minister Eluned Morgan described Mr David as a ‘truly remarkable human being’.

Evening Standard

‘Busted flush’: Welsh Labour prepares to fight byelection amid dire polling

After death of Hefin David, MS for Caerphilly, party faces Reform UK and Plaid Cymru sooner than planned

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Evening Standard

Reform celebrates local by-election wins over Labour and Tories as Starmer faces next election test

Nigel Farage’s party picked up four new councillors in six local by-elections counted overnight

Evening Standard

Reform by-election candidate in Wales seeks to reverse 20mph limit

Llyr Powell said the lower default limit in built-up areas brought in two years ago has ‘put a lot of businesses off’ investing in the region.

Evening Standard

By-election date set following death of Welsh labour politician Hefin David

Mr David, the MS for Caerphilly, died in August.

The Independent UK

Welsh Labour politician found dead at home, inquest opening hears

Hefin Wyn David, 47, was found dead at his home in Caerphilly.

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The Independent UK

PM leads tributes to Welsh Labour politician who died suddenly aged 47

Hefin David, the Member of the Senedd for Caerphilly, died on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Welsh Labour Senedd member Hefin David found dead, aged 47

Baroness Morgan described Mr David as a ‘much-loved’ member of the Labour family, who will be greatly missed

Evening Standard

Welsh Labour MS Hefin David has died suddenly, First Minister says

Mr David was the Labour MS for Caerphilly.

Evening Standard

Traffickers sent messages about ‘people smuggling business’ – court hears

Dilshad Shamo, 41, and Ali Khdir, 40, both from Caerphilly, are accused of unlawfully moving hundreds of people through Europe.

The Independent UK

Boy, 12, arrested as three children collapse after ‘illicit drug’ found in vapes

A 12-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to one of the incidents in Caerphilly and Torfaen, South Wales

The Guardian - UK

Tributes paid to three people killed on Friday during Storm Babet

Police name Cheryl Woods, 61, and Sarha Smith, 40, from south Wales, and Peter Pelling, 61, from Scotland

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