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Plaid Cymru Triumphs in Historic Caerphilly By-Election

1/16/2026

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Lindsay Whittle of Plaid Cymru won Caerphilly by-election as Labour spent £98,447 and Plaid spent £46,933, marking Labour's first loss in a century.
Wales' First Minister Eluned Morgan criticized Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford for lacking economic focus and prioritizing jobs over poverty.
Reform UK welcomed 20 new councillors including defectors as it seeks results in upcoming elections.
A UK crackdown led to 649 arrests for illegal working across Wales.

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Lindsay Whittle of Plaid Cymru won Caerphilly by-election as Labour spent £98,447 and Plaid spent £46,933, marking Labour's first loss in a century.
Wales' First Minister Eluned Morgan criticized Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford for lacking economic focus and prioritizing jobs over poverty.
Reform UK welcomed 20 new councillors including defectors as it seeks results in upcoming elections.
A UK crackdown led to 649 arrests for illegal working across Wales.