Wales Senedd elections are a ‘referendum’ on Starmer, claims Farage

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Bethan McKernan Wales correspondentMarch 5, 2026 at 03:56 PM

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Nigel Farage, launching Reform UK's manifesto in Newport, Wales, declared the upcoming Senedd elections a "referendum" on Keir Starmer's leadership, aiming to end Labour's century-long dominance. Reform UK, led by Dan Thomas in Wales, is challenging Plaid Cymru, capitalizing on dissatisfaction with Labour's long incumbency. The party's core proposals include income tax reduction, prioritizing long-term residents for social housing, and improving the sustainable farming scheme. Reform also pledges to abolish the 20mph speed limit and the nation of sanctuary policy, despite some of these policies being controlled by the UK government. The party hopes to benefit from Wales's new proportional voting system, potentially becoming the largest party in the Senedd.

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Ukrainian refugees 30% Westminster ×240% Newport 40% Senedd ×260% Plaid Cymru ×370% Dan Thomas ×270% Labour Party ×375% Keir Starmer ×280% Reform UK ×385% Nigel Farage ×390% Wales ×9100%

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