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All change for Welsh farmers as Plaid Cymru secures victory in Senedd elections

Labour concedes defeat as Reform UK Wales races into second place

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
The battle for the Welsh Senedd is nearing its end
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The battle for the Welsh Senedd is nearing its end

Farmers in Wales will be facing changes to agricultural policy after Welsh Labour politicians conceded defeat after almost 30 years in power in the Senedd. Welsh national party Plaid Cymru has secured...

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