Have Labour given up on Wales?
October 21, 2025
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as posted by the channelIn a clip from today's podcast, Ava, Ed and Seán ask whether Labour has quietly conceded the Caerphilly by-election.
With polls tightening and Reform and Plaid Cymru making noise in Wales, Labour’s campaign in Caerphilly has been a quiet one. Ava recounts what Laura, who was on the ground in Caerphilly, saw, while Ed wonders whether it’s a question of money, message, or political calculation. Are they saving resources for England? Or has their support in Wales really dwindled?
From the realities of local campaigning to the party’s broader communications strategy, the team unpick what’s gone wrong. Why are Labour’s social posts about Beyoncé albums instead of the cost-of-living crisis? Why does every 'relatable' video from a Labour candidate feel so out of touch? And is this a symptom of bad comms or a deeper policy problem? Seán argues that the Labour brand has become patronising online, while Ed suggests the issues are structural.
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