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Starmer Pressures Farage Amid Bribery Scandal Ahead of By-Election

10/16/2025

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on Nigel Farage to address concerns about Nathan Gill, former Reform UK Wales leader, who pleaded guilty to taking pro-Russian bribes as an MEP.
Llyr Powell distanced himself from Gill, saying he had no prior knowledge of Gill's crimes.
During a debate, local residents criticized Powell's rhetoric as unsafe.
The Caerphilly by-election is set for October 23.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on Nigel Farage to address concerns about Nathan Gill, former Reform UK Wales leader, who pleaded guilty to taking pro-Russian bribes as an MEP.
Llyr Powell distanced himself from Gill, saying he had no prior knowledge of Gill's crimes.
During a debate, local residents criticized Powell's rhetoric as unsafe.
The Caerphilly by-election is set for October 23.