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Rebuilding Welsh Labour a marathon not a sprint, says new leader

Rebuilding Welsh Labour a marathon not a sprint, says new leader
BBC Wales Saturday 26 September 2026, 20:55 UTC 1 min read
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Ken Skates says he is "optimistic" about his party's chances at next year's council elections.

Ken Skates says he is "optimistic" about his party's chances at next year's council elections.
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