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Wales' Labour Support Plummets as Plaid Cymru Surges

5/7/2025

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Labour's support in Wales has plummeted to a staggering 18%, according to a recent YouGov poll, with Plaid Cymru surging ahead at 30% and Reform UK closely trailing at 25%. As the next Senedd election approaches on May 7, 2026, the shift to a proportional representation model promises to reshape the political landscape dramatically.

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Labour's support in Wales has plummeted to a staggering 18%, according to a recent YouGov poll, with Plaid Cymru surging ahead at 30% and Reform UK closely trailing at 25%. As the next Senedd election approaches on May 7, 2026, the shift to a proportional representation model promises to reshape the political landscape dramatically.