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Labour Faces Crisis: Polls Show Decline Ahead of Elections

7/10/2025

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Eluned Morgan, Wales' First Minister, confronted challenging inquiries regarding Keir Starmer's leadership amid rising worries within Labour. Recent polls reveal a troubling trend for Labour, potentially falling behind Reform UK and Plaid Cymru in the 2026 Senedd elections. Voter discontent underscores pressing concerns, especially in welfare reform, as Labour fights to retain its backing.

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Eluned Morgan, Wales' First Minister, confronted challenging inquiries regarding Keir Starmer's leadership amid rising worries within Labour. Recent polls reveal a troubling trend for Labour, potentially falling behind Reform UK and Plaid Cymru in the 2026 Senedd elections. Voter discontent underscores pressing concerns, especially in welfare reform, as Labour fights to retain its backing.