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Burnham suggests Welsh Labour lost sight of devolution as review criticises ex-first minister's strategy

Prime Minister Andy Burnham addressed the Welsh Labour conference at Venue Cymru in Llandudno on Saturday, vowing to work in "lockstep" with Welsh leader Ken Skates to reverse the party's electoral fortunes.
Labour lost power in the Senedd election after 27 years, marking the first time in history the party does not lead the Welsh government—an outcome Burnham called "hard" for members to accept.
An independent review by Professor Anand Menon of Public First found Welsh Labour lost touch by prioritizing abstract constitutional projects over voters' concerns regarding the NHS, the economy, and the cost of living.
Burnham urged the party to "listen" and focus on "revitalised high streets and empowered communities" rather than "debating powers in the abstract," aiming to bring decisions closer to people.
Devolution must extend into Welsh regions, Skates argued, stating "together we can make the next three about giving every region, every town and every community in Wales that voice too.

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Historic election defeat: British premier says Welsh Labour may have lost sight of devolution principles

Andy Burnham acknowledges difficulty of accepting result but says Labour would 'come back stronger'

1 hour ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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Andy Burnham suggests Welsh Labour lost sight of devolution as review criticises ex-first minister

The prime minister said it was "hard" to accept the party was no longer in power after 27 years of running the Welsh government.

3 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

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PM vows to work ‘in lockstep’ to revive Welsh Labour as party ‘must take stock’

Labour had dominated Welsh politics for a century but went from being in power in Cardiff Bay to a distant third place in May’s polls.

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Daily Mirror

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Burnham declares 'fightback' starts now after Labour's Welsh election nightmare

Addressing the Welsh Labour conference in Llandudno, the Prime Minister urged the party to 'take stock' after losing power in May’s bruising Senedd elections

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Andy Burnham Says Welsh Labour May Have Lost Sight of Evolution

The prime minister said it was "hard" to accept the party was no longer in power after 27 years of running the Welsh government.

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Andy Burnham at Welsh Labour Conference in Llandudno 2026

Llandudno (Parliment News) November 14, 2026 – Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivered an impassioned address at the Welsh Labour Party’s first conference in Llandudno following their electoral defeat, seeking to lift party morale. Addressing a packed house at Venue Cymru, Mr Burnham outlined a vision for a reindustrialised Wales and a united one-party approach alongside Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates. The conference follows significant electoral …

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