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The way Wales does elections is all about to change. But could it pave the way for Reform UK?

The way Wales does elections is all about to change. But could it pave the way for Reform UK?
Changes to the Senedd’s voting system will make smaller parties a bigger force in Wales. Here's what it means for Reform and Plaid Cymru
Keir Starmer is booting migrants out of his vision for workers' rights

Keir Starmer is booting migrants out of his vision for workers' rights
Lord John Bird demands Labour set child poverty reduction targets in Children's Bill amendment

Lord John Bird demands Labour set child poverty reduction targets in Children's Bill amendment
The Honesty Box's Vicky Pattison: 'I grew up understanding you never vote Tory'
The Honesty Box's Vicky Pattison: 'I grew up understanding you never vote Tory'
I'm a Labour MP. This is why I can't support Starmer's benefits cuts
I'm a Labour MP. This is why I can't support Starmer's benefits cuts
Disability benefit cuts 'impossible to support', Starmer told by his own MPs: 'Cuts create poverty'

Disability benefit cuts 'impossible to support', Starmer told by his own MPs: 'Cuts create poverty'
Would reversing winter fuel payment cuts be enough to restore trust in Labour?

Would reversing winter fuel payment cuts be enough to restore trust in Labour?
The UK government must learn from Wales and bring about a politics that looks to the future

The UK government must learn from Wales and bring about a politics that looks to the future
Local election results show Labour can't counter Reform by allowing them to set the narrative

Local election results show Labour can't counter Reform by allowing them to set the narrative
'Labour has blown its first year in office': What Reform's local election gains really tell us

'Labour has blown its first year in office': What Reform's local election gains really tell us
Why does everyone keep getting the white working class wrong?

Why does everyone keep getting the white working class wrong?
Self Esteem and Julie Hesmondhalgh on self-doubt, sisterhood and fighting back in dark times

Self Esteem and Julie Hesmondhalgh on self-doubt, sisterhood and fighting back in dark times
LGBTQ+ inclusion doesn't just benefit certain Brits – it helps all of us

LGBTQ+ inclusion doesn't just benefit certain Brits – it helps all of us
A politician's lies should be seen as abuse. Here's how we can create a climate of truth

A politician's lies should be seen as abuse. Here's how we can create a climate of truth
Scottish whisky and salmon exporters brace for 'significant hit' from Trump's tariff war

Scottish whisky and salmon exporters brace for 'significant hit' from Trump's tariff war
This is how Donald Trump's tariff war could affect your bin collection

This is how Donald Trump's tariff war could affect your bin collection
'People are sick and traumatised': How Germany's wealth inequality led to far-right surge, explained

'People are sick and traumatised': How Germany's wealth inequality led to far-right surge, explained
Will Trump send us into a global recession? Potentially, say experts – but austerity not the answer

Will Trump send us into a global recession? Potentially, say experts – but austerity not the answer
Trump's 'liberation day' tariffs will unleash a 'world of pain' on ordinary people, experts warn

Trump's 'liberation day' tariffs will unleash a 'world of pain' on ordinary people, experts warn
People in poverty feel disconnected from democracy. But it doesn't have to be this way

People in poverty feel disconnected from democracy. But it doesn't have to be this way
Hedonist ex-MP Victor Grayson tried to expose corruption and scandal. Then he disappeared forever

Hedonist ex-MP Victor Grayson tried to expose corruption and scandal. Then he disappeared forever
Covid effectively ended rough sleeping with the Everyone In scheme. So where did it all go wrong?

Covid effectively ended rough sleeping with the Everyone In scheme. So where did it all go wrong?
Cuts, taxes and Labour dissent: What to expect from the chancellor's Spring Statement

Cuts, taxes and Labour dissent: What to expect from the chancellor's Spring Statement
We must not allow Nigel Farage to run away from his record on Ukraine

We must not allow Nigel Farage to run away from his record on Ukraine
Disabled and mentally ill people feel 'broken and without hope' over Labour's plans for benefits
