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Welsh Labour’s historic dominance is crumbling after a devastating election loss, leaving them with just nine seats and facing an “existential crisis” according to former minister Lee Waters. Once unbeaten since 1999, they now trail the Conservatives by mere thousands of votes in key areas, signaling a deep erosion of support. Waters argues the collapse stems from multiple factors, but the first step is honest reckoning—and admits past policies like the 20mph speed limit, though well-intentioned, stirred backlash. Meanwhile, Plaid Cymru, enjoying newfound power, must now grapple with the costly reality of governing—like fixing traffic jams on the M4—rather than the relative ease of opposition. The message is clear: Labour must stop ignoring everyday concerns or risk losing their political future.

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