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Friday briefing: How Plaid beat Reform (and left Labour in Senedd byelection dust)

In today’s newsletter: Labour has been the largest party in Wales at every general election since 1922. Last night, that history came to an abrupt and painful end – but it was also a disappointing evening for Nigel Farage

The Guardian - UK

Labour suffers crushing defeat in Caerphilly by-election with record vote collapse as Plaid Cymru holds off Reform

Labour came a distant third with only 11.02% of the vote - as swing of almost 27% from the party

Evening Standard

Plaid Cymru ousts Labour in Caerphilly byelection

Rhun ap Iorwerth’s party seizes Senedd seat, beating Reform UK into second place

The Guardian - UK

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No 10 accepts people are ‘disappointed with the pace of change’ as Plaid Cymru celebrates Caerphilly byelection win – as it happpened

Lindsay Whittle seized the Senedd constituency from Labour and resisted a fierce challenge from Reform UK

The Guardian - UK

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

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

Plaid names Seun Sodipo CFO as it enters next phase of fintech growth

Sodipo joins the company from Glossier, where she was CFO.

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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.

The Conversation

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

Vote Plaid to stop Reform, says party leader

Addressing the annual party conference in Swansea, Rhun ap Iorwerth said Nigel Farage’s party is out of touch with the challenges facing Welsh people.

The Independent UK

Plaid Cymru ready to replace Labour, says leader

Rhun ap Iorwerth will position his party as a government-in-waiting at Plaid Cymru’s annual conference in Swansea.

Evening Standard

The Guardian view on the nationalist surge: the SNP and Plaid Cymru are making the political weather

Editorial: In both Scotland and Wales, politics is marching to the beat of different drums from the rest of Britain. The UK-wide parties should watch out

The Guardian - UK

Welsh Labour have lost their way – Plaid Cymru

Speaking at First Minister’s Questions, Rhun ap Iorwerth accused Baroness Eluned Morgan of using ‘Trump-style language’ in her conference speech.

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.

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Evening Standard

Reform ‘a serious threat’ to Wales, says Welsh Secretary

Jo Stevens said Reform UK did not care about Wales.

The Guardian - UK

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’

Evening Standard

Jo Stevens warns against Welsh independence, suggesting it could cause austerity

Plaid Cymru’s leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has said independence could happen ‘within our lifetime’.

The National (Scotland)

Plaid Cymru pledge 'progress' on independence if they win Welsh election

A PLAID Cymru politician has pledged “independence is not off the table in any way” despite the party’s leader saying there would be no…

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This Blue-Chip Dividend Stock Just Raised Its Payout by 7%. Should You Buy Shares Here?

J.P. Morgan’s recent 7.1% dividend increase to $1.50 per share, backed by record earnings and a new $50 billion share buyback plan, highlights strong capital management and signals confidence in sustained shareholder returns despite sector headwinds.

Evening Standard

Assisted dying services should be available in Welsh, Plaid peer says

Baroness Smith Llanfaes said it was important for those using the service to be able to speak in their ‘mother tongue’.

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

‘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

The Free Financial Advisor

8 New Tools That Collect Bank Info Through Pop-Ups

Online banking has become second nature for most of us. But as more people manage their finances online, new tools have emerged that collect bank info through pop-ups. Some of these tools are helpful, while others can be risky. Understanding how they work can help you protect your accounts and…

The Free Financial Advisor

10 Online Wealth Tools with Hidden Data Harvesting Clauses

Managing money online is easier than ever. But there’s a catch. Many online wealth tools collect more of your personal data than you realize. These platforms promise to help you budget, invest, or track your net worth. But hidden in their terms are clauses that let them gather, store, and…

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re the party of ambition’: Plaid Cymru sets out to topple Labour

Leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has begun a tour that will take in every Welsh constituency before May’s Senedd elections

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