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Jane Dodds, leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, announced on 20 October 2026 that she is stepping down as leader, while remaining the party's only Member of the Senedd. She said the work of strengthening the party's presence must be led by a 'new generation'. The only possible candidate to replace her so far is MP David Chadwick.
Sevara AzamovaKing Charles III and Queen Camilla officially opened the seventh session of the Welsh Parliament. This was the king's first official meeting with First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth after Plaid Cymru's victory in the May elections. In his speech, the king noted the Welsh 'sense of belonging' and expressed concern about climate change. The ceremony was accompanied by protests, and the National Poet of Wales withdrew from performing after her poem was rejected.
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