This week, Politics Weekly UK is venturing into southeast Wales, seeking insights from residents in areas traditionally supporting Labour. However, amid growing discontent over deteriorating public services and the perception of ineffectual change, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party anticipates a strong showing in the upcoming Senedd elections. John Harris explores the factors behind Reform UK’s ascendance in Wales and what this might signify for the trajectory of British politics.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/audio/2025/feb/27/on-the-road-in-south-wales-why-is-reform-uk-on-the-rise