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The Latest Breaking News from Welsh Labour

Mark Drakeford: a steady operator thrust into the spotlight by Covid

Wales’s departing first minister won admiration in the crisis but problems in health and education blighted his record

The Guardian - UK

Mark Drakeford stands down as First Minister of Wales, triggering contest to replace him

The 69-year-old has been Wales' leader since December 2018

Evening Standard

Mark Drakeford resigns as First Minister of Wales

THE First Minister of Wales has resigned ...

The National (Scotland)

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Welsh Labour’s Vaughan Gething: ‘It’s not about being black, it’s about being good at what you do’

First black minister in devolved administration and only black Senedd member wants party ‘that reflects Britain as it is today’

The Guardian - UK

Why Plaid Cymru is not benefitting from growth in support for Welsh independence

SUPPORT for independence has become a “general trend” among younger voters in Wales, a political analyst

The National (Scotland)

Plaid Cymru's new leader faces tough challenges ahead of next elections

You can read the Welsh version of this article here.

The Conversation

First minister of Wales Mark Drakeford warns UK could break up unless it is rebuilt as ‘solidarity union’

The Welsh Labour leader called for the UK to “rebuild the safety net” to help individuals who are sick or out of work

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Welsh independence march aims to boost campaign amid 'muscular Unionism'

WELSH independence supporters are hoping to capitalise on a dramatic surge in support for self-determination with a march on Saturday against a…

The National (Scotland)

English candidate whose family has second home in Wales selected for Labour over local rivals

Henry Tufnell's mother has a second home near St Davids in Pembrokeshire

Wales Online

'The UK and Wales are crying out for of a real industrial strategy' | Nick Thomas-Symonds and Vaughan Gething

Two prominent Labour politicians have written this article argue setting out their vision from growth and business in Wales and the wider UK

Wales Online

First-ever summit to bring Welsh independence movement together

THE first-ever Welsh independence summit is taking place to bring people from across the movement together to discuss key issues such as strategy.

The National (Scotland)

Labour's trans split highlights party's fatal 'fence sitting' problem, expert says

DIVISIONS in Labour which have been exposed over the UK Government’s blocking of gender reform legislation are reflective of the party’s…

The National (Scotland)

Neither Mark Drakeford or Adam Price will be leading their parties by the end of the year

I predict both men will have stepped down before 2023 is out

Wales Online

Mark Drakeford says Welsh Labour is readying itself for a snap general election in 2023

He said Westminster was 'staggering on' and 'cannot command even the support of its own MPs'

Wales Online

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The Guardian - UK

Welsh Labour is readying for snap general election, says Mark Drakeford

First minister claims Tories in Westminster are ‘staggering’ and could be months away from collapse

Wales Online

New poll suggests Welsh Labour has largest lead in nearly a decade with Conservative support tumbling

The poll suggests Mark Drakeford's party would win more than half the Senedd seats if an election was held now

Wales Online

'Why has Labour been dominant in Wales for so long?' | Martin Shipton

Today is the centenary of the 1922 general election, when Labour became the party with the highest number of MPs in Wales - a status it has held ever since. Political editor-at-large Martin Shipton considers why Welsh Labour has held sway for so long.

Wales Online

What we learned from the Plaid Cymru party conference

It is a time of major political upheaval which presents opportunities for opposition parties

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Wales Online

'The real, imperfect country we inhabit deserves our attention - not the romantic dream of a future independent state' | Martin Shipton

To mark the 25th anniversary of the referendum that delivered devolution to Wales, Political editor-at-large Martin Shipton assesses the role devolution has played in shaping Wales - and argues it needs our full attention rather than a romantic dream of independence

The National (Scotland)

Unionism is now Labour's 'core belief', says top ex-aide as furore over SNP ban grows

LABOUR has replaced democratic socialism with Unionism as its guiding principle a former adviser to ex-party bigwig Robin Cook has said.

The National (Scotland)

Welsh Labour politician slams Scottish Labour's 'failures' in message to UK party

A WELSH Labour politician has slammed the "failures" of Scottish Labour over rumours the UK party will formally ban cooperation with…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour can’t ‘out-nationalist’ nationalists or ‘out-Union’ the Unionists

SCOTTISH Labour in a “constitutional muddle” which it may have to address to ensure its “political survival”, according to new research.

Wales Online

The things we learnt from the Conservative leadership hustings in Cardiff

One of the candidates has a thing for a certain Bond single

Wales Online

What will happen next now Labour has voted to increase the size of the Senedd

The hope is for the law to be in place for 2026

Wales Online

Mark Drakeford says he is 'flattered' as he addresses calls for him to remain as First Minister

There were calls for him to remain beyond 2026 to ensure Senedd reform proposals

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