Caerphilly By-Election — David J Shaw Photographer

David J Shaw

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Caerphilly By-election
Assignment for De Volkskrant 2025 in Caerphilly, Wales

Working in the days before the by-election, it was clear that Labour had lost its support in the town. The result was a comfortable win for Plaid Cymru in what was considered a close race with Reform UK.

In October 2025, a Senedd by-election was held in Caerphilly, with the Labour Party loosing its seat to the Welsh nationalist left-leaning, Plaid Cymru who beat right-wing populist Reform UK party. Labour party has held the seat since devolution in Wales began in 1999.