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What next for the Labour left in Cymru?
DYLAN LEWIS-ROWLANDS from Welsh Labour Grassroots sets out the socialist group’s manifesto for the Labour left and the party beyond the leadership election to replace First Minister Mark Drakeford
Workers from Tata's Port Talbot steelworks gather at College Green, in Westminster, London, following the announcement that Tata is planning to close blast furnaces at the country's biggest steel plant in South Wales, January 23, 2024

THIS policy document is based on an extensive list of progressive policies we sent to the two candidates.

We were impressed that they both responded, but we were less impressed with the detail of their responses.

Politicians usually speak in vague terms and even when they do commit, as in the notorious 10 pledges of Sir Keir Starmer, whether we trust them or not to follow through is another matter.

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