Welsh election 2026: Who should I vote for? Compare party policies
Summary
The Senedd Cymru, or Welsh Parliament, will hold elections on May 7, 2026. The parliament will increase its seats from 60 to 96, and the BBC has created a guide to help voters compare the main parties' policies on important issues.Key Facts
- The Welsh Parliament election is on May 7, 2026.
- The number of parliamentary seats will grow from 60 to 96.
- The BBC made an interactive guide showing party policies to help voters decide.
- Party policies focus on issues important to voters, identified through polls of over 2,000 people in Wales.
- Some topics combine several related issues, like "Cost of living," which includes taxes, energy bills, and childcare.
- The guide notes which issues are controlled by the Welsh Parliament and which by the UK government.
- Parties must meet candidate requirements to be included in the guide (candidates in all 16 constituencies or at least 32 candidates across four constituencies).
- Parties are listed based on their past election results and current support.
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