Eluned Morgan has acknowledged she could lose her Ceredigion Penfro seat, using canned cocktails to explain the voting system and urge Labour supporters to turn out.
Plaid leader defends childcare funding as rivals demand figures
Rhun ap Iorwerth has insisted Plaid Cymru’s free childcare pledge can be funded by reprioritising the Welsh Government’s existing budget, as Labour, the Conservatives and Reform UK challenged the party to publish its costings.
Morgan urges stability as Labour trails in Senedd polls
First Minister Eluned Morgan has appealed to voters to stick with Labour ahead of the Senedd election, arguing now is “not the time for change” despite polls placing her party third behind Plaid Cymru and Reform UK.
Reform and Plaid Cymru tied at 29% in latest Senedd poll
The latest YouGov poll for ITV Cymru Wales places Reform UK and Plaid Cymru on an identical 29% vote share ahead of the May 7 Senedd election, with Labour projected to win just 12 seats.
Plaid Cymru unveils key pledges ahead of Senedd election
Rhun ap Iorwerth has set out his party’s priorities for government, including cutting NHS waiting times and easing childcare costs, as Plaid prepares to launch its full manifesto.
Welsh Government backs proposed 6% student loan interest cap
Welsh Ministers have agreed in principle to cap Plan 2 and Plan 3 student loan interest rates at 6% from September 2026, though a final decision rests with the next Welsh Government.
Greens aim for first Senedd seats with manifesto launch
The Wales Green Party says opinion polls show it is on course to make history at the 7 May election, with rent controls and water bill cuts among its key pledges.
Reform Wales appoints Helen Jenner as deputy leader
Helen Jenner has been named deputy leader of Reform Wales ahead of the May 7 Senedd election, as the party deals with a series of candidate departures.
New NHS Wales complaints system launches today
Listening to People replaces the Putting Things Right framework, introducing a two-stage process with mandatory listening discussions and the possibility of redress up to £50,000.
Three Reform candidates quit in Bridgend Senedd race
Reform UK faces a scramble to fill its candidate list in Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg after half its nominees stood down, amid wider party turmoil across Wales ahead of the Senedd election.
Plaid launches campaign with pledge to end Labour rule
Rhun ap Iorwerth has launched Plaid Cymru’s Senedd election campaign, calling on voters to “choose hope” and end 27 years of Labour-led government in Wales.
Welsh Labour pledges income tax freeze in election manifesto
Welsh Labour has promised not to raise income tax in the next Senedd term as part of its manifesto, which will be launched in Swansea on Monday ahead of May’s elections.