The Rise of The Green Party?

Helen Turnbull With Reform UK rising on the right and the Greens gaining momentum on the left, the longstanding dominance of Labour and the Conservatives appears to be weakening. Until recently, the Greens had little success in elections. Their previous best by-election result was in Somerton and Frome in 2023, where they finished third with around 10% of the vote. Following the 2024 general election, … Continue reading The Rise of The Green Party?

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Lindsay Whittle on his Recent By-Election Win, Reform UK, and Wales’ Oldest Cat

Image credits: Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament By Ruaidhrí Gillen Lynch and Oliver Hanlon Q: You’ve been in the local politics of Caerphilly for some time. Why did you start, and why have you continued? Was there a time in your life when you became invested in politics, or is it just in your nature? A: I became interested in politics following the election of … Continue reading Lindsay Whittle on his Recent By-Election Win, Reform UK, and Wales’ Oldest Cat