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Abolish the Welsh Assembly Party Statement on the 2026 Senedd Elections![]()
PRESS RELEASE 03.03.26 - 22.55![]()
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The Abolish the Welsh Assembly Party today confirms that it will not be fielding candidates in the forthcoming Senedd elections.![]()
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This decision follows a careful assessment of the new closed-list D’Hondt electoral system and the current political landscape in Wales.![]()
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Under the revised system, it is highly unlikely that smaller parties can secure representation without dividing the vote of those who question the direction of devolution. After detailed consideration, we believe the responsible course of action is not to fragment that vote.![]()
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Party Leader Richard Suchorzewski said:![]()
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"Our priority has always been the Welsh taxpayer and effective governance. Standing in this election would be largely symbolic and risks splitting the anti-devolution vote, potentially strengthening those committed to further entrenching and expanding the Senedd.![]()
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While we remain committed to the principle of abolition, we recognise that other parties now have a more realistic path to representation under the new system. We do not intend to stand in the way of that opportunity simply to maintain a presence on the ballot paper. This is a strategic decision based on electoral reality."![]()
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The Party continues to oppose the expansion of the Senedd to 96 Members and will maintain its focus on issues of cost, accountability and performance within Welsh governance.![]()
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We thank our supporters for their continued loyalty and understanding. Our principles remain unchanged, even if our electoral tactics evolve.![]()
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ENDS
Merry Christmas to everyone in Wales and the United Kingdom.![]()
For many families, the cost of politics keeps rising while public services struggle. We believe Wales deserves better value, better accountability, and better government.
Why did Plaid Cymru beat Reform by nearly 4,000 votes in Caerphilly? ![]()
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It was the highest ever Senedd election turnout (in percentage terms), Reform had a significant number of people on the ground virtually everyday canvassing, Nigel Farage and his top team visited a number of times and the polls put Reform in the lead. Despite this intensity (which cannot be repeated next May as there will be 16 constituencies to fight) Plaid still won.![]()
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Let us know your thoughts please!
We have taken the decision not to contest the forthcoming Caerphilly by-election following the unfortunate demise of Hefin David.![]()
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With a full Senedd election just over six months away, holding a by-election now is, in our view, an unnecessary waste of taxpayers’ money. Public funds should be spent on essential services, not on a short-term vote that will soon be replayed.![]()
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The by-election will also be run under a first-past-the-post system - one that will no longer apply next year. For that reason, we believe our time, energy, and resources are better invested in preparing for the election that really matters: the 2026 Senedd election, when the new system will be in place (extending the number from 60 to 96 seats – regrettably yet another waste of taxpayers’ money). ![]()
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Our priority is clear: to build momentum, share our message, and give the people of Wales the real choice they deserve - to Abolish the Senedd.![]()
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We look forward to putting our case strongly and directly to the people of Wales when the full election is held.
Due to the sudden and unfortunate demise of MS Hefin David there will shortly be an election in the Caerphilly Constituency for a Senedd seat.![]()
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Let us know if you think Abolish should run or not bearing in mind that in May 2026 there will be another election. ![]()
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Also Please bear in mind that the other mainstream parties (including Reform) are in favour of keeping the Senedd and Scottish Parliaments
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The original total cost of the Senedd Building which was opened on 1st March 2006 was £69.6 million, which included £49.7 million in construction costs. ![]()
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According to the Architects Journal (29 July 1999) "First Secretary Alun Michael told assembly members last week that the cost of the new building would be £12.5 million"![]()
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This rapidly rose to £24 million and then ended up more than double again. ![]()
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Can we really believe the current predictions? ![]()
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Even if accurate, why are we squandering limited resources on this and 36 extra unnecessary politicians when our health and education services are in such a poor condition and we have an increase in homelessness and food banks in Wales?![]()
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We believe the Welsh taxpayer is being taken for a ride in order to enrich a group of politicians which we believe add little to nothing to the improvement of Wales. ![]()
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Multi-million pound work to expand Senedd to fit 36 more politicians starts
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The current Senedd chamber will be out of use until next spring as the number of MSs expands from 60 to 96
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Petition: Adjourn the implementation of the 36 extra members of the Senedd until 2030
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By delaying the implementation of the act, there would be time to fully consult with the public and see what they really think of the cost and the benefits. The Welsh Government has admitted that, “...
There would have been no confusion if we did not have the nonsense of Regional Governments. ![]()
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Covid rules should have been same across UK, Simon Hart says
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"Politics in the decision-making" led to different in rules in Wales and England, says Simon Hart.
Why is this money not being spent on the homeless in Wales or our pensioners or our health service or any number of areas where Wales is falling behind?![]()
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2026 vote Abolish, unless you want to plant more trees in Africa.![]()
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You could not make this up.![]()
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Scurvy in Wales 2025 on the increase!![]()
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This is what devolution has brought about - an 18th century disease to our children.![]()
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2026 vote Abolish and end this madness.![]()
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Welcome to 2025 - Nice to see the Senedd getting it's priorities in order. 🙄![]()
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Every Wednesday, Waste Watch will expose the shocking ways in which taxpayer money is abused
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It's rare that we agree with Nation Cymru.![]()
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However, they have just published an 'opinion piece' on why Wales should be Independent - a solution that will, in our view, turn Wales into a 3rd World Country/Nation. ![]()
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However we did find a comment within the article that we wholeheartedly agree with, and all politicians know to be true, but won't admit it to the electorate.![]()
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"No Party in Wales, or any combination in government will make a significant difference under the present constitutional arrangements."![]()
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So when the various political parties say 'vote for us' we will transform Wales, they are deceiving you.![]()
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The choice is either an economically disastrous form of Independence or Abolition of the failed 25 year devolution experiment.![]()
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We know what we believe to be the solution - ABOLISH. ![]()
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The £25bn budget the Welsh Assembly/Senedd receives each year is squandered on vanity projects and political dogma when it should be spent on the people living in Wales and our health, education and housing services.![]()
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After all - Wales Deserves Better![]()
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How to get Independence done - a starter for Plaid Cymru
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Llew Gruffudd You can’t just keep knocking Plaid Cymru. They have lost their way and a bit of sympathy is in order. They seem to have given up on independence as the way forward. At least for the ne...
No matter how many votes any political party in Wales receives, no matter whomever their leader happens to be, devolution is a failed experiment.![]()
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Abolition of the Senedd is the only viable and cost-effective way forward. ![]()
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Otherwise, its just different snouts in the trough gorging on monies that could be better spent on health, education, and homelessness. ![]()
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Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies resigns
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Welsh Tory Senedd leader Andrew RT Davies resigns after narrowly surviving a vote of confidence.
If ever there was an organisation looking to justify its existence!!!![]()
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Why are we allowing the Welsh Assembly/Government to squander our resources on organisations like this?![]()
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Drive to ban 'racist' dogs from the Welsh countryside
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Labour's devolved administration has set out plans to end racism in the country by 2030 and ensure 'all areas' of public life are transformed.
Remember during election time the Welsh Tory leadership would say to their supporters behind closed doors, 'we are devosceptic no need to vote for Abolish?'![]()
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Well the truth is now out. Not one of the major political parties are against the ineffective, expensive and failed experiment we call the Welsh Senedd.![]()
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Yes they claim they will reform it if elected but the reality is that they cannot wait to get their noses in the trough to enrich their friends and families. ![]()
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After the next election we will have 128 politicians, staff and expenses doing what 40 used to do before Tony Blair introduced this albatross around the necks of the Welsh People.![]()
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Abolition is the only real solution.![]()
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Welsh Conservatives: New chairman says devolution debate 'closed'
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The new Welsh Tory grassroots leader rejects calls for the party to consider abolishing the Senedd.
Today, we remember those who sacrificed so we could live in freedom. ![]()
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We are thankful for those who gave their lives while serving. We're thinking of those who have lost someone they love. ![]()
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Thank you for your sacrifice.
Another Record for the Assembly/Senedd to add to its long list of achievements 🙄![]()
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NHS waiting times: Wales sees record amount as list tops 800,000
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Waiting times worsened in most key areas, but the wait to start cancer treatment improves slightly.
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Why The Welsh Tories should replace their existing ‘Old Guard’ Leadership. ![]()
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It’s no secret that we at Abolish want to get rid of the Welsh Assembly/Senedd as we do not believe it benefits the people of Wales, This is supported by 25 years of abject failure, with devolution damaging the economic and social wellbeing of our citizens.![]()
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It now appears a number of aspiring young Conservative Party Leaders hold a similar view. We have known for years that the majority of Welsh Conservative members also want the Senedd Abolished.![]()
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Its time the Old Conservative Leadership is thrown out and the new wave of patriotic pro UK future leaders are elected to their positions instead.![]()
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We would like to see the same happen with the other major political parties too but won’t hold our breath.![]()
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There are too many politicians with noses in the Senedd trough for the old guard to abandon what has been for them and their families a self-enrichment scheme.![]()
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In 2 years, we will have 128 MPs/MS’s doing the same work that 40 MPs used to do before the devolution madness infected the body politic. ![]()
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It’s sad to see that the Reform Party also wish to join the same enrichment programme by supporting the Senedd when they know it’s a failed institution repeatedly damaging the interests and future of those living in Wales. ![]()
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Why have 2 Rubbish governments when 1 is more than enough?![]()
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We are committed to getting rid of the Welsh Assembly. - Abolish The Welsh Assembly
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A new party has been founded to represent the views of the many Welsh people who do not want an assembly at all. We believe that the Welsh Assembly has failed
Why do we get the impression that Plaid Cymru seem to have increasing numbers of sexual abuse issues? Concerningly they also play a significant part in determining the education of our children while in cahoots with Labour.![]()
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Neil Foden: Gwynedd council leader quits Plaid group amid row
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Dyfrig Siencyn, who would not apologise to Neil Foden's victims, steps down amid mounting pressure.