Senedd Sources

Labour faces one of its most turbulent weeks in years — and the fallout is being felt in Wales.In this episode of Senedd Sources, we break down the political storm engulfing Keir Starmer after controversy over a senior appointment, the resignation of key Downing Street figures, and mounting pressure from within Labour ranks — including intervention from Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.So where does this leave Welsh Labour and First Minister Eluned Morgan ahead of the crucial 2026 Senedd election?Joining Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton is Alex Barros-Curtis MP (Labour, Cardiff West) to discuss:Whether Starmer’s leadership is under real threatHow Westminster drama impacts Welsh politicsLabour’s slipping poll numbers in WalesThe rise of Reform UK and Plaid CymruThe growing tension between MPs and MSsWhy “Don’t Know” voters could decide the next Senedd electionWith conference season beginning and the Welsh political landscape shifting, this is essential listening for anyone following UK politics, Welsh Labour, or the future of devolution.🎧 Subscribe for weekly analysis on Welsh politics, the Senedd, and policymaking. 📲 Send us your voice notes on WhatsApp: 0333 404 6507 (start with “Senedd”) 📧 hello@seneddsources.com

Big political shifts are happening in Wales — and beyond. In this episode of Senedd Sources, we break down Reform UK’s major announcement, Labour’s mounting crisis at Westminster, and the behind-the-scenes battle that could shape the next Senedd.Nigel Farage has unveiled Dan Thomas as the new Reform UK leader in Wales, alongside confirmation that former Conservative MS James Evans has joined Reform. With a Senedd manifesto coming soon, is Reform building real momentum ahead of the 2026 Welsh election?Meanwhile, the UK Labour government is engulfed in controversy over Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US Ambassador and his past links to Jeffrey Epstein — triggering anger among Labour MPs and raising questions about Keir Starmer’s leadership. How will this crisis affect Welsh Labour and First Minister Eluned Morgan?Plus:Will Reform UK Wales break beyond ex-Tory support?Is Labour writing off Wales electorally?Why Eluned Morgan’s “go to the pub” message took offWho could become the next Presiding Officer of the SeneddWhat the new 96-member Senedd means for power, procedure and party balanceIf you follow Welsh politics, Reform UK, Labour Party turmoil, or the Senedd election, this episode is essential listening.📩 Send us your thoughts on WhatsApp: 0333 404 6507 (start with Senedd)📧 Email: hello@seneddsources.com🔔 Subscribe for weekly insider analysis of Welsh politics.

Is Keir Starmer a good Prime Minister? It should be an easy question for Labour politicians — but in Wales, it’s turning into a political headache.In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, former Welsh Government adviser Jo Kiernan and political communications expert Craig Lawton unpack:Why Welsh Labour figures are struggling to publicly back Keir StarmerGrowing tension between Welsh Labour and UK Labour over devolution, policing, and fundingWhat this means ahead of the 2026 Senedd electionThe Welsh Liberal Democrats’ path to relevance — can they become kingmakers?How Lib Dem candidate Sam Bennett says they’ll win despite tough pollingVoter frustration on the doorstep — care, childcare, and collapsing trust in politicsThe rise of the Greens and competition on the pro-independence sideConservative and Reform UK drama — defections, uncertainty, and party identity in WalesThis is insider analysis on how party divisions, leadership doubts, and shifting voter loyalties could reshape the Welsh Parliament (Senedd).📩 Got a question for the panel? WhatsApp: 0333 404 6507 (start with “Senedd”) Email: hello@seneddsources.com

🔴 Welcome to Senedd Sources, your inside look at Welsh politics. In this episode, Ollie Cole, Craig Lawton and Jo Kiernan to unpack the latest political drama:Welsh Conservatives’ James Evans kicked out amid talks with Reform UKThe influence of Nigel Farage and the Reform UK narrative in WalesEluned Morgan’s strategy and positioning ahead of the 2026 Senedd electionsVoter engagement, manifesto scrutiny, and the disconnect between politicians and the publicWe break down how party messaging, grassroots support, and polling trends are shaping Wales’ political landscape. From “Britain is broken” debates to the Labour Party’s electoral strategy, get the inside story you won’t find anywhere else.💬 Send your questions or comments via WhatsApp: 0333 404 6507 (start your message with “Senedd”) or email: hello@seneddsources.com. We may feature them in the next episode!✅ Subscribe to Senedd Sources for weekly insights on Welsh politics: [Insert Channel Link]🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube and never miss a political update.

In this episode of the Senedd Sources Podcast, we sit down with First Minister of Wales and Welsh Labour leader, Eluned Morgan for an extended, in-depth interview at a pivotal moment in Welsh politics.The First Minister speaks candidly about:The latest Senedd election opinion poll and whether she could lose her own seathow Labour plans to win back Plaid voterswhy she refuses to chase Reform UK rhetoricdifferences between her leadership style and that of Mark DrakefordHer thoughts on British and Welsh identity🎧 Subscribe for weekly analysis ahead of May's Senedd election,📲 WhatsApp us your thoughts or voice notes: 0333 404 6507 (start with Senedd).📧 Email: hello@seneddsources.com.

The Sources Podcast hosts come together for a special New Year 2026 UK politics preview, analysing what could be the most volatile year in British politics for a generation.With local elections in England, Scottish Parliament elections, Senedd elections in Wales, and mounting pressure on the Northern Ireland Executive, this episode explores how the rise of Reform UK, growing voter fragmentation, and Labour’s governing challenges could reshape the UK’s political map.🎙️ Featuring voices from:Whitehall SourcesHolyrood SourcesStormont SourcesSenedd Sources🔍 In this episode:Is Reform UK becoming a permanent force in British politics?Can Keir Starmer’s Labour government survive a brutal May election?Why the Greens and Gaza independents are threatening Labour in citiesWill SNP dominance in Scotland finally crack — and if so, who replaces them?Could Plaid Cymru lead Wales for the first time?How stable is Stormont, and could it collapse again before 2027?What a fragmented UK means for the future of the UnionThis is essential listening for anyone trying to understand UK elections 2026, Nigel Farage’s influence, Labour’s political future, and the growing instability across Britain’s devolved governments.📌 Subscribe for weekly insider analysis from Westminster, Holyrood, Stormont and the Senedd.*****Welcome inside Welsh politics. Senedd Sources hears from those who have lived it in decision-forming and policy-making for Wales to assess politics, today, in Wales and for Wales. Join journalist Ollie Cole, former Welsh Labour adviser Jo Kiernan and former Welsh Conservative candidate and adviser Craig Lawton as they share their experiences, and shape conversation about Welsh politics today.

On today's episode, Lee Waters MS joins Senedd Sources for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on Welsh devolution, Labour Party tensions, political authenticity, and the personal toll of public life.In this episode, Ollie, Craig and Jo ask Lee about:His time as a government minister under Mark DrakefordWhy authenticity in politics can be both powerful and dangerousHis controversial letter to Prime Minister Keir StarmerGrowing tensions between Welsh Labour and UK LabourThe future of devolution, and Labour’s electoral challengesHappy New Year from the podcast team, Subscribe this election year to Senedd Sources to not miss a thing!🎧 Subscribe for weekly analysis, inside knowledge and exclusive Senedd scoops.📲 WhatsApp us your thoughts or voice notes: 0333 404 6507 (start with Senedd).📧 Email: hello@seneddsources.com.

In this Senedd Sources Christmas special, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton look back on a remarkable year in Welsh politics — from the rise of Reform UK and the Caerphilly by-election shock, to the fallout from the Nathan Gill scandal, and the countdown to the 2026 Senedd election.We’re also joined by Simon Hart, former Welsh Secretary, Chief Whip, and now Lord Hart of Tenby, to discuss his explosive political diary Ungovernable: The Political Diaries of a Chief Whip— an inside account of government during the Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak years.In this episode:Why Reform UK surged in WalesWhat Caerphilly revealed about voter behaviourThe new Senedd constituency boundariesThe Nathan Gill caseSimon Hart on Covid, devolution, whips, and party chaos🎄 A perfect Christmas listen for anyone interested in Welsh politics.📱 WhatsApp your questions: 0333 404 6507 (start with “Senedd”)📩 Email: hello@seneddsources.com🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube

Welsh politics has been shaken by stunning new polling from YouGov and the Wales Governance Centre — and the implications are seismic.In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan (former adviser to First Ministers Rhodri Morgan and Carwyn Jones) and Craig Lawton (political adviser and Welsh Conservative candidate) unpack a poll that puts Plaid Cymru on 33%, Reform UK on 30%, and Welsh Labour collapsing to just 10%.📊 Using seat projections, the panel explores:What a historic Labour collapse would mean after 100 years of dominanceWhether Plaid Cymru has replaced Labour as the party “standing up for Wales”Why Reform UK is surging, and where its votes are really coming fromThe battle for anti-Reform voters between Plaid and the GreensWho could realistically form the next Welsh Government — and howEluned Morgan’s leadership challenge and Labour’s messaging problemWhy age, turnout, and tactical voting could decide the electionWith coalition maths, minority government scenarios, and sharp political insight, this episode explains why the 2026 Senedd election could transform Welsh politics forever.📲 Get involved: WhatsApp: 0333 404 6507 (start with “Senedd”) Email: hello@seneddsources.com