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Labour losing grip on Wales, a storied heartland

Wales, long the cradle of Britain’s National Health Service and a former industrial powerhouse, has been a Labour bastion for more than a century but is now showing signs of eroding support.

Published May 4, 2026, 3:02 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Wales — the cradle of Britain’s National Health Service and a former industrial powerhouse — has been a Labour Party stronghold for well over a century. Recent developments indicate the party is losing its grip on this storied heartland.