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2017 Welsh local elections – Welsh Labour

Summary

The 2017 Welsh local elections were held on May 4 and resulted in the Conservative party gaining over 550 new seats . The Labour party was wiped out and the Plaid Cymru party narrowly missed out on forming the first majority administration in Carmarthenshire Council's history . However, they did gain eight seats in the election . The election was preceded by the 2012 election and will be followed by the 2022 election . Labour and UKIP were wiped out and the Tories gained in seats . The parties have been setting out their stalls in the run-up to the local elections . However, the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council election resulted in Plaid Cymru gaining a seat from Labour . In the General election of 2017, the Welsh Labour party offered a manifesto with their policies .

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Time range: May 04, 2017 – May 05, 2017
Subjects: Welsh Local Elections, Labour Party, Plaid Cymru, Conservative Party, Local Government, Political Parties
Locations: Wales, Carmarthenshire, Wrexham, Cwmllnfell, Neath Port Talbot County Borough

Timeline

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Apr 07, 2017

A list of candidates standing in the Carmarthenshire council elections is released, including Welsh Labour candidates.

Apr 11, 2017

The Welsh Labour Party releases a Party Election Broadcast for the Welsh local elections.

Apr 21, 2017

BBC News interviews local councillors about their jobs and the upcoming Welsh local elections.

Apr 26, 2017

The political parties in Wales set out their platforms for the upcoming local elections.

May 05, 2017

The final results of the Welsh local elections are announced, with the Conservatives gaining 81 seats and Welsh Labour losing 62 seats.

May 26, 2017

The Welsh Labour Party releases their manifesto for the general election.

Jun 04, 2017

Welsh Labour suffers losses in the local elections, with the Conservatives gaining over 550 new seats.

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Top Websites

[1] 2017 Carmarthenshire County Council election - Wikipedia

The sixth election to Carmarthenshire County Council was held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales.The election was preceded by the 2012 election. It will be followed by the 2022 election. Plaid Cymru narrowly missed out in forming the first majority administration in Carmarthenshire Council's history, despite gaining eight seats in the election.

[2] Labour for Wrexham - Facebook

Party Election Broadcasts: Welsh Labour Party, Welsh Local Elections 2017: 10/04/2017

[3] Who is standing in Carmarthenshire council's elections 2017

Glanymor. Alison Amanda Carter - Independent. George Fredrick Herbert - Plaid Cymru. John Evan Jones - Independent. John Graham Prosser - Labour. Sean Lucas Rees - Plaid Cymru. Beatrice Alice ...

[4] Mid & South Pembrokeshire Labour Party - Facebook

Party Election Broadcasts: Welsh Labour Party, Welsh Local Elections 2017: 10/04/2017

[5] Local elections 2017: Labour and Ukip wiped out while Tories gain over ...

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[6] Welsh local elections 2017: Councillors reveal all - BBC News

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[7] Local elections 2017: Labour and Ukip wiped out while Tories gain over ...

Local elections 2017: Labour and Ukip wiped out while Tories gain over 550 new seats ... Welsh local elections: Final results. Conservative: 184 +81; Labour: 472 -62; Lib Dem: 62 -12; Plaid Cymru ...

[8] Welsh local elections: What are the parties offering? - BBC News

Welsh local elections: What are the parties offering? 26 April 2017. Wales' political parties have been setting out their stalls in the run-up to the local elections on 4 May. To varying degrees ...

[9] 2017 Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council election

The 2017 election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales. ... Kris Lloyd had held the seat for Labour at a by-election following the death of the previous councilor. Cwmllynfell 2017 Party Candidate Votes % ±% Plaid Cymru: Hugh Jones : 283 : Labour: Kris Lloyd* 194 Majority 89 Turnout: 477 51.7 +1.9 Plaid Cymru gain ...

[10] General election 2017: Welsh Labour manifesto at-a-glance

What is in Labour's general election offer to Wales?

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Rhodri Morgan, Labour's 'father of Welsh devolution', dies at 77

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General election 2017: Welsh Labour manifesto at-a-glance - BBC

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Local elections: Labour can 'learn' from Welsh party - BBC News

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Welsh Local Elections 2017: Results & Analysis - State of Wales

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