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Welsh Labour must choose socialism to defeat the far right
Co-chair of Welsh Labour Grassroots DYLAN LEWIS-ROWLANDS argues that only radical left policies can counter Reform UK’s growing appeal in Wales as communities face continued devastation from neoliberal policies
Co-chair of Welsh Labour Grassroots Dylan Lewis-Rowlands [Author supplied]

IN THE words of a famous writer and politician, “What is to be done?”

We have seen the electoral and political rise of the populist right across Britain — but they seem to be targeting Wales specifically.

For those of you unfortunate enough to know of the existence of Andrew RT Davies, then you are all too aware that the populist right precedes Nigel Farage (and, for that matter, Davies) — but Farage represents a new threat here in Wales.

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