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Senedd Sources · May 21 · 35 min

How Reform UK & The Tories Are Re-Shaping Senedd Opposition

In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole and Craig Lawton break down the new political landscape in Wales as the dust settles after the 2026 Senedd election. Will Plaid Cymru actually be affective now they are in power, and are they facing pressure to deliver in the first 100 days? How will Reform and the Conservatives function in opposition? And will Mark Drakeford's intervention this week shake up the strategy in Welsh Labour? Is the former First Minister still a relevant voice within the party? We also discuss on the show: Reform UK’s new shadow cabinet and strategy. Childcare policy challenges and government spending. The future leadership battle inside Welsh Labour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole and Craig Lawton break down the new political landscape in Wales as the dust settles after the 2026 Senedd election.


Will Plaid Cymru actually be affective now they are in power, and are they facing pressure to deliver in the first 100 days?

How will Reform and the Conservatives function in opposition?

And will Mark Drakeford's intervention this week shake up the strategy in Welsh Labour? Is the former First Minister still a relevant voice within the party?


We also discuss on the show:

  • Reform UK’s new shadow cabinet and strategy.
  • Childcare policy challenges and government spending.
  • The future leadership battle inside Welsh Labour.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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