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Senedd 2026: Row over Welsh-only names as new constituencies announced

The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru announced 16 new constituencies to be created from the existing 32, which will elect six Senedd members each in May 2026.
The Senedd will increase its members from 60 to 96, transitioning to a fully proportional election system instead of first past the post.
Public consultation on the proposals received over 4,000 responses, the highest engagement in a boundary review in Wales.
Shereen Williams, chief executive of the commission, expressed gratitude for public engagement, stating: "the constituencies recommended by the commission have been significantly strengthened due to the public’s involvement in the process.

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