Politics·4/28/2026AI summary Party leaders gear up for high-stakes Senedd election debate as Labour's 27-year dominance faces threat
Six Welsh party leaders prepare for a crucial televised debate with just over a week until the Senedd election on May 7. Polls suggest Labour's 27-year dominance is under serious threat from Plaid Cymru and Reform, making this a high-stakes opportunity to appeal to undecided voters. Key issues expected include health, education, cost of living, and particularly immigration, where Reform and Conservatives want to end the Nation of Sanctuary policy while other parties support it. No single party is expected to win a majority under the new voting system.