Reform UK and Plaid Cymru Neck and Neck in Caerphilly Senedd By-Election

A new telephone poll for Camlas ahead of next week’s Caerphilly Senedd by-election shows a close race between Reform UK (42%) and Plaid Cymru (38%), with Labour trailing on 12%. The result highlights a major realignment in voter sentiment in Caerphilly, with large numbers of former Labour and Conservative voters shifting to both Plaid and Reform.

Realignment in Voter Sentiment

The polls in Caerphilly have sparked discussions about the changing political landscape in the region. With Reform UK and Plaid Cymru neck and neck, it is evident that traditional party loyalties are being challenged.

Impact on Labour

The poll results also indicate a significant decline in support for Labour in Caerphilly. With only 12% of the vote, Labour has been pushed into third place, raising questions about the party’s future in the region.