Reform Rising, Tories Collapsing & The New Welsh Voting System Explained

Reform is surging. The Conservatives are collapsing. And Wales is heading into an election with a totally new voting system.

In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton break down the latest polling, what it means for each party, and why this could be the most unpredictable Welsh election yet.

With Reform UK on the rise — led nationally by Nigel Farage — and traditional parties under pressure, the political map of Wales could be about to change dramatically. But is this surge sustainable, and where do Reform go next?

Plus, Jessica Blair from Electoral Reform Society joins explains the brand new Senedd voting system, including:

- What’s changed since the last election

- How the new system works

- Why small vote shifts could decide dozens of seats

Plus:

- Why the Conservatives could face near wipeout

- Whether Labour can recover

- How Plaid Cymru and the Greens could benefit

- The big unknowns that could decide the result

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Welcome inside Welsh politics. Senedd Sources hears from those who have lived it in decision-forming and policy-making for Wales to assess politics, today, in Wales and for Wales. Join journalist Ollie Cole, former Welsh Labour adviser Jo Kiernan and former Welsh Conservative candidate and adviser Craig Lawton as they share their experiences, and shape conversation about Welsh politics today.

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