
Ant Pickles: Why a coalition between the Conservatives and Plaid Cymru isn’t going to happen
In 2007, it almost looked like the a plausible anti-Labour alternative for Wales. But things are very different today.
In 2007, it almost looked like the a plausible anti-Labour alternative for Wales. But things are very different today.
For this year’s Senedd elections, vote for a Welsh Government that will work with the UK Government, not against it.
The third article in a five-part ConHome series this week on the future of the United Kingdom.
Also: Gove should beware Brown’s constitutional anti-wisdom; Davies makes way for Davies; and MSPs compel evidence over Salmond row.
A coronation means that Andrew RT Davies, a right-wing Brexiteer closer to the grassroots who was forced out in 2018, is likely to retake the top job.
Some fear this is part of deeper struggle within the party as a prominent pro-devolution MS is deselected by local activists.
Both the Conservatives and Plaid have gone on the attack, but can anything break Labour’s iron grip on Cardiff Bay this year?
May 6, 2021 will be a key day in our history. We now urgently need a Welsh Conservative administration in Cardiff Bay.
At Conservative Progress, we’re determined to stop the separatists having the run of the debate and emphasise what binds Britain together.
Labour administrations have undermined the constitutional settlement through misgovernment and pushing for more and yet more powers.
The different administrations are all in different places with increasing bad blood between them. Also, devosceptics look set to win seats in Wales.
Also: another miserable week in Government for the SNP; the deep damage of the Irish Protocol grow clearer by the day; and more.
CCHQ has taken over the candidates process, and is keen for Tories with strong Welsh links to apply to fight next year’s Cardiff Bay election.
Also: Defence of Westminster’s national role sparks devocrat fury; Salmond inquiry puts Sturgeon’s husband in the spotlight; and more.
Rather than demanding more and more powers, Cardiff Bay politicians should focus on proving they can use effectively those they already have.