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News imageWales Green Party leader Anthony Slaughter in green shirt and grey jacket at his party's manifesto launch in March

Green's government support not cost-free, says Welsh leader

Anthony Slaughter hopes to get enough seats to have influence over the next Welsh government.

9 hrs ago
Wales
News imageWelsh flags and people in the centre of Cardiff's St Mary Street

What does the data tell us about immigration in Wales? Search for your area

The population of Wales grew by about 23,000 as a result of net international migration in the year to June 2024.

2 days ago
Wales

Welsh first minister uses cocktail cans as props and admits she could lose her seat in election

Labour's Eluned Morgan says she believes Plaid Cymru is going to top the poll in her constituency.

2 days ago
Wales

Senedd election: Compare the parties on every big issue

Explore the policies of the main parties in Wales and compare where they stand on key issues with this interactive guide.

2 days ago
Wales
News imageDan Thomas sitting in a radio studio in front of a microphone, which has an orange cover.

Reform Wales leader distances himself from candidate's 'abuse in nurseries' claim

A Reform candidate said abuse in nurseries would "skyrocket" if parents receive more free childcare.

1 day ago
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News imageParty representatives - The Conservatives - Paul Davies Reform UK - Helen Jenner Labour - Eluned Morgan The Green Party - Tessa Marshall Plaid Cymru - Rhun ap Iorwerth Liberal Democrats - Jane Dodds

Waiting lists apology, cost of living and more powers in election debate

The NHS and childcare are two of the main topics debated by political leaders in Carmarthen.

2 days ago
Wales
News imageJason Barker, a bearded man wearing glasses, standing in front of trees

Scrap Senedd, net zero and political correctness, says Heritage Party

The party is standing candidates in all 16 constituencies in Wales, the only smaller party to do so.

1 day ago
Wales
News imagePeople holding signs saying 'kill the bill not the ill' and 'give me choice over my death' stand protesting outdoors in Parliament Square in early June 2025.

Assisted dying bill runs out of time but supporters vow to try again

The proposed legislation was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.

News imageRhun ap Iorwerth being interviewed in a Radio Wales studio, behind a microphone with an orange foam cover displaying the BBC Radio Wales logo. He is gesturing with his hand and wearing a pair of headphones over one ear.

Our sums add up, says Plaid leader over free childcare promise

Labour says Plaid's promise of free care for children aged nine months to four years is "unaffordable".

News imagePatients waiting in a hospital A&E unit, two women and a man, on his phone, library image.

NHS Wales misses waiting lists targets ahead of Senedd election

Key targets including cutting waiting lists, have not been met, new figures reveal.

News imageEluned Morgan is stood talking, wearing a purple and red jacket, a white bouse and a gold necklace. She is wearing red shiny glasses with light red spots on the arms, and earrings.

Now not the time for change from Labour, says Eluned Morgan as party trails in polls

Wales' first minister argued voters should stick with her party during a time of global instability.

News imageA person is standing on top of a mountain during sunset looking down on roaming fields.

Wales' giant constituency tests the Senedd's big parties

Getting the vote out across Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd - a 1,370 square mile constituency - has its challenges.


Senedd election 2026

News imageGraphic image location spot

A simple guide to every new constituency - and all the candidates

How we vote is changing Wales - here's what you need to know about the new Senedd constituencies.

News imageThe Senedd building in Cardiff Bay, at night, against a red graphic background

What does the Senedd do?

The Senedd is heading towards its seventh election since it was established in 1999.

News imageA hand holding a piece of paper over a box shaped like a ballot box, featuring a Wales flag

How will the new Senedd voting system work?

The voting system is changing ahead of next year's Senedd election - here's what you need to know.

News imageThe map of Wales, featuring a red dragon, set upon a purple background

What's changing with Senedd constituencies?

The number of constituencies across Wales is being cut as part of major changes to the Senedd.

News imageA graphic showing a magnifying glass looking at a map of the United Kingdom. In the background is a multicoloured triangle.

Who can I vote for in my area?

Elections are taking place across the country in May. Use our postcode lookup to find out if there are elections where you live and who you can vote for.


What's in the manifestos?

News imageThe Welsh Liberal Democrat Senedd election manifesto being held in someone's hand. The main title on the orange document is: "A stronger Wales in a stronger UK". The image on the document includes party leader Jane Dodds surrounded by party activists holding Welsh Liberal Democrat b

Welsh Liberal Democrats

What is the party promising voters in its manifesto for the Welsh Parliament elections?

News imageA woman in a yellow jacket holding a copy of the Plaid Cymru manifesto, which reads "for Wales" in capital letters and "2026 manifesto". The cover of the manifesto shows Rhun ap Iorwerth looking off into the distance.

Plaid Cymru

What is Plaid Cymru promising voters in its manifesto for the Welsh Parliament elections?

News imageA brochure that says "Fix Wales - Welsh Conservatives".

Welsh Conservatives

BBC specialists look at promises to cut taxes, ban phones in schools, build roads, and declaring a health emergency.

News imageA set of manifestos laid out of a surface with Eluned Morgan's face on the booklets. The manifestos says "Pennod Newydd i Gymru" and "A New Chapter for Wales".

Welsh Labour

What do BBC Wales' specialists think about Labour's promises for the election in May?

News imageReform's manifesto booklet

Reform UK Wales

BBC Wales' specialists look at the big promises from Reform in its bid to lead the next Welsh government.

News imageClose up of the cover of Wales Green Party's manifesto book next to a green backdrop.

Wales Green Party

BBC specialists look at promises to freeze rent caps, build 60,000 social homes and improve childcare.


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