Reform UK’s slate is collapsing, with multiple candidates dropping out just days before nominations close. Plaid Cymru is pitching the election as a ‘Two-Horse Race’. Labour has launched its manifesto — and a Strava social media campaign. And are the Greens really the ‘Kingmakers’?

In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan, and Craig Lawton break down the latest developments shaping the 2026 Welsh election:

Which candidates have already pulled out, and why Reform UK’s shrinking lists could reshape the contest

- Plaid Cymru’s careful strategy versus Labour’s manifesto and local campaign efforts

- How leaflets, manifestos, and grassroots campaigning could influence key constituencies

- Why the Greens are claiming to be 'kingmakers'

- Who's left on the Reform UK roster?

With Reform struggling to maintain candidates, traditional parties under pressure, and smaller parties poised to make gains, this election could be one of the most unpredictable in recent Welsh history.

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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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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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Wales are on track to make lying on the campaign trail illegal for politicians. But how would that actually work — and who decides what counts as a “lie”?

As the Senedd elections rapidly approach, the campaign is ramping up - and policy leaflets are coming in thick and fast. Party are sharpening their messages and targeting their rivals - but how much of it cuts through?

In this episode, we break down:

- The proposed law on election lies and the big questions around enforcement

- The rise of Reform and why other parties are focusing their attacks

- What campaign leaflets reveal about party strategy

- Whether voters understand Wales’ new voting system — and who benefits if they don’t

- The planned ban on greyhound racing, and why it could face legal challenges

- And whether hustings even matter in modern elections

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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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.