Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan has launched a blistering attack on Nigel Farage's Reform UK, accusing the party of being 'repackaged Tories' who are 'taking Welsh voters for fools'. In a piece for the Mirror, Morgan dismissed the party's promises as 'empty noise' and claimed they are using Wales as a 'stepping stone' to Westminster.
Morgan, leader of Welsh Labour, said she is focused on key voter concerns such as improving the NHS, easing the cost of living, and building a strong economy. She criticised both Reform and Plaid Cymru for prioritising rows with Westminster over the needs of Welsh people. 'This election is not about political theatre. It is about something much simpler, the future of Wales,' she wrote.
The comments come as a YouGov analysis suggests no party is on course to win a majority in the Senedd elections, with Plaid Cymru projected to win 43 seats, Reform 30, and Labour 12. Former First Minister Mark Drakeford has suggested left-wing parties could unite to block Reform from forming a government, arguing that a Reform nominee would not be endorsed by the Senedd.
Reform Wales leader Dan Thomas hit back, saying: 'The people of Wales will rightly vote to end Labour rule this May. Reform has an ambitious and credible plan to put Welsh people first.' The election is set for May 2026, with all parties vying for control of the devolved government.
