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Claim that every poll in last two years project Lib Dem’s are set to win Caerdydd Ffynon Tad

Claim that every poll in last two years project Lib Dem’s are set to win Caerdydd Ffynon Tad

What the Lib Dems in Caerdydd Ffynon Taf (North and East Cardiff) say: #seneddelection #welshelection

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Initiatives such as “Welcome to Your Vote Week” aim to address these gaps by providing educational resources & opportunities for young people to learn how elections work & how they can participate.

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Young people are more likely to encounter political information on social media than in formal education, even though many recognise the risks: 41% say they see fake political information at least weekly & nearly two-thirds are concerned about its impact.

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The findings also highlight the growing role of the digital information environment.

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Yet only 21% reported learning about politics in school in the past year, significantly below the UK average.

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At the same time, the research suggests the issue is not apathy. Many young people want to engage with democracy, with 72% saying they would like more democratic education in schools.

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A key reason appears to be confidence & knowledge: more than half say they lack confidence about voting, & a third say they simply do not know enough about how the process works.

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The study, which surveyed young people aged 11–25 across the UK, found that 16–17-year-olds in Wales (who are eligible to vote in Senedd elections) show the lowest willingness to vote across all four nations.

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Only 14% of young people in Wales aware of upcoming Senedd election Emily Price Only 14 per cent of young people in Wales are aware of the upcoming Senedd election, according to new research. The report, published on Monday (March 9) by the Electoral Commission explor...

With the upcoming Senedd election approaching, this research from the Electoral Commission highlights a striking challenge for democratic participation in Wales: only 14% of young people are aware of the upcoming Senedd election.

🔗 nation.cymru/news/only-14...

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Researching the impartiality of political news

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Throughout the campaign, we’ll be sharing short updates and insights as the data develops so keep an eye on our socials and our website for updates!

🔗 www.enhancingimpartiality.com

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We will also be looking at how clearly media coverage explains the Welsh political system, particularly important given ongoing public confusion around devolved powers & the Senedd’s new electoral system.

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This includes examining party prominence, the visibility of Welsh versus UK political leaders, how the election is framed & the extent to which coverage provides meaningful political scrutiny.

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Today marks the beginning of our election coverage analysis at Cardiff University. Our team (@stephencushion.bsky.social, @mattwalshjourno.bsky.social, @maxwellmodell.bsky.social & myself will be tracking how the Senedd election is reported across UK-wide & Welsh news.

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At the same time, tensions between devolved governments & Westminster appear to be intensifying — particularly in the post-Brexit context, where questions of control & autonomy have become more pronounced.

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This article from @theguardian.com highlights the growing coordination between parties such as Plaid Cymru, SNP & Sinn Féin, who may seek to collectively challenge the UK government on issues including funding, powers & EU relations.

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If realised, this would mark a major moment in the evolution of the UK’s devolved politics & raise important constitutional questions for Westminster.

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‘Seismic change’: how election wins for nationalists in Celtic nations could reshape UK With polls suggesting Plaid Cymru, the SNP and Sinn Féin could be in power after May vote, constitutional challenges may lie ahead

New analysis suggests that, following May’s elections, nationalist parties could be in power across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland simultaneously.

🔗 tinyurl.com/mr6u9c8b

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Stories frequently fail to specify whether policies apply to England, Wales, or the UK as a whole, leading to widespread misinterpretation.

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The research points to a key driver: how politics is reported. UK-wide news – still the primary source of information for many in Wales – often lacks basic constitutional clarity.

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For example, 69% of respondents did not know that policing is controlled by the UK government, while others were unsure that areas like health & education are devolved.

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Despite more than 25 years of devolution, many voters remain unclear about who is responsible for key policy areas.

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Voters in Wales face Senedd election amid confusion over who holds power over what Study reveals major gaps in public understanding of devolved powers as voters prepare to head to the polls.

Ahead of the Senedd election, a new report by @stephencushion.bsky.social & Llion Carbis highlights a striking gap in public understanding of how politics actually works in Wales.

🔗 tinyurl.com/bdcm4s4r

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Pod from the Senedd (Part One) | For Wales See Wales
Pod from the Senedd (Part One) | For Wales See Wales YouTube video by For Wales See Wales

Another great podcast from #ForWalesSeeWales
Live from the #Senedd ahead of the #SeneddElection

There are not many Countries with elected officials who would willingly join journalists for an open conversation

#WelshPolitics #Wales #Cymru

youtube.com/watch?v=unmE...

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Must be an election coming up in Cymru. Labour's Eluned Morgan at the Haverfordwest v Briton Ferry football game today. She was not bothered about the football, too busy trying to make herself known, and was not to be seen after half time! #seneddelection
FS: HCFC 1 - 0 Briton Ferry

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Researching the impartiality of political news

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Keep an eye on our website to stay up-to-date with what we find: www.enhancingimpartiality.com

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3. Voter behaviour is more fluid but still structured: There is more switching between parties, but largely within ideological blocs, not between them.

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2. Small changes have big consequences: A 2–3% swing can move a party from second to fourth place, or reshape entire electoral races.

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So why does everything feel so volatile?

1. We’re no longer in a two-party system: The UK is now operating in a fragmented five-party landscape where even small shifts can dramatically reshuffle rankings.

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Despite a relentless news cycle of reshuffles, defections & dramatic headlines, polling since the 2025 local elections shows remarkably little overall movement. The big parties are broadly where they were & Reform has maintained a consistent lead.

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‘Unprecedented territory’: are UK polls as volatile as they seem? – in charts In what is beginning to look like a fragmented five-party system, small swings carry outsized political consequences

UK politics might feel chaotic right now but the data tells a more stable (& more interesting) story.

🔗 tinyurl.com/45yn9mr7

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