Welsh Labour Leader and First Minister Mark Drakeford and Welsh Labour Deputy Leader Carolyn Harris
by David Nicholson
PARTIES in Wales stepped up their campaign efforts today as opinion polls show a tightening race for the Welsh Parliament election on May 6.
The latest ITV YouGov poll suggests that Labour would still be the largest party with 26 seats (down from 29), Plaid Cymru on 17 and the Conservatives on 14.
Welsh Labour leader Mark Drakeford unveiled his party’s latest slogan: “if you value it, vote for it” on an advertising van to target seats in South Wales and in online messaging.
Wales reporter DAVID NICHOLSON looks at the political scene as budget rows take centre-stage and Welsh Labour gains a new leader
In the second of a series of interviews with leaders of progressive parties in Wales ahead of the May 7 Senedd election David Nicholson talks to Welsh Green Party leader ANTHONY SLAUGHTER
Morning Star Wales reporter DAVID NICHOLSON analyses polling for the Senedd election — and it’s bad news for Welsh Labour