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Plaid Cymru Triumphs in Caerphilly By-Election; Labour Crumbles

10/25/2025

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Plaid Cymru won Caerphilly by-election with nearly 50% of the vote.
Labour's support plummeted to 11%.
The Reform party, described as far-right, won 36% and ran on immigration despite the area's low immigration rates.
Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, was absent, raising questions about Labour's commitment to Wales.
The proportional system could threaten Labour, as parties below 11% risk elimination.

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Story summary

Plaid Cymru won Caerphilly by-election with nearly 50% of the vote.
Labour's support plummeted to 11%.
The Reform party, described as far-right, won 36% and ran on immigration despite the area's low immigration rates.
Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, was absent, raising questions about Labour's commitment to Wales.
The proportional system could threaten Labour, as parties below 11% risk elimination.