"The skies above Caerphilly may have matched the turquoise of Reform UK but it was the green and yellow of Plaid Cymru that dominated the valleys town on Friday morning. The Welsh nationalists trounced their opponents with a hefty 47% of the vote in a Senedd byelection that was framed by many as a potential canary in the coalmine moment for Welsh politics."
"Reform just didn't really have any idea about south Wales, or the Valleys or Caerphilly in particular at this time, he said, adding that people were more wary of Reform's policies than expected, including claims Farage's party would privatise large swathes of the NHS. It was very poignant that only about 2.9% of immigrants live in this area, he said. It's all about immigrants coming into this country, and if they are here, they are welcomed here."
Plaid Cymru secured a decisive 47% victory in the Caerphilly Senedd byelection, overturning a long-held Labour seat. Reform UK finished second with 36%, while Labour's share fell to 11%. The contest had been expected to be a close two-horse race between Plaid and Reform, prompting active campaigning by both parties and visits from their leaders. Local voters expressed strong support for Plaid and scepticism about Reform, citing concerns such as alleged NHS privatisation and limited local knowledge. A cited local figure noted about 2.9% immigrant population in the area, a statistic the Guardian could not verify.
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