Dossier
Welsh parliament
Coverage of Welsh parliament in the Nexus archive.
- Reform UK makes dramatic first impression in Senedd opposition role
Reform UK has caused significant disruption in the Welsh parliament with its role as the official Senedd opposition, including incidents of tears and walkouts. Plaid Cymru secured a historic election win in May, ending Labour's dominance, while Reform UK improved its vote share from 1% in 2021 to 29% in 2026.
- Mapped: the elections that could deliver ‘unprecedented’ losses for Labour
Labour is projected to face historic low vote-shares in May's local elections across England, Wales, and Scotland, with significant gains for Reform, the Greens, and nationalist parties. This potential record-low performance could intensify pressure on Keir Starmer's leadership.