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Starmer ‘deeply disappointed’ in by-election loss and says ‘we need to do more’
Plaid Cymru gained 47.4% of the vote in Caerphilly, overtaking Labour which fell to 11%, marking its worst by-election result in Wales amid national dissatisfaction.
- Sir Keir Starmer expressed he was "deeply disappointed" by Labour's loss in the Welsh Parliament by-election, stating the party "clearly need to do much more."
- The Prime Minister noted that the UK and Welsh administrations must "reflect and regroup" after Plaid Cymru's victory in the by-election.
- Polling expert Sir John Curtice indicated that Labour is in "severe trouble" in Wales, especially with the tough upcoming Senedd election in May 2026.
- Rhun ap Iorwerth of Plaid Cymru stated that the people of Caerphilly chose "hope over division and progress over the tired status quo.
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Keir Starmer ‘deeply disappointed’ in Caerphilly by-election loss and says ‘we need to do more’
The Prime Minister said the UK and Welsh administrations need to "reflect and regroup" after Friday's result, which saw Plaid Cymru sweep to victory with Reform UK coming second.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
50% Left
L 50%
C 40%
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