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First minister rejects Reform-style mega donations to political parties

First minister rejects Reform-style mega donations to political parties
BBC Wales Sunday 13 September 2026, 12:41 UTC 1 min read
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Rhun ap Iorwerth says he fears the huge donations will trigger "a race to the bottom".

Rhun ap Iorwerth says he fears the huge donations will trigger "a race to the bottom".
Rhun (LOCATION) Iorwerth (PERSON)
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