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The Prime Minister’s decision on whether he will campaign in Caerphilly ahead of the Senedd by-election next month remains uncertain, as he has not confirmed his plans. Sir Keir Starmer cited his party’s upcoming conference as a potential reason for not attending the constituency. Caerphilly has been held by Labour in both the Senedd and Westminster since 1999 and the early 20th century respectively. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of Labour being in power in both the UK and Welsh governments, stating that the party must work hard to earn every vote.
Political parties often involve senior figures in by-election campaigns to support their teams on the ground. The by-election in Caerphilly, triggered by the passing of the late Labour MS Hefin David, is scheduled for 23 October. Sir Keir’s comments coincided with the UK government’s announcement of a Great Britain-wide fund to provide additional funding for public spaces and high streets. The fund includes £214m in new funding for Wales, with £35m allocated to be used by the 22 local authorities over the next two years, including up to £20m for nine authorities, including Caerphilly.
During an interview with BBC Wales, Sir Keir was uncertain about whether he would visit Caerphilly, mentioning the impending party conference. When pressed about the significance of the by-election, he highlighted the collaborative efforts between himself and the first minister. Despite recent opinion polls indicating Labour in third place in Wales for the upcoming Senedd election, Sir Keir stressed the importance of demonstrating the benefits of having Labour leaders in key positions. He acknowledged the need to work hard and earn every vote, while also pointing out past successes of the party in general elections
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