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Welsh Tory leader Andrew RT Davies resigns after controversies

Welsh Tory leader Andrew RT Davies resigns after controversies



Davies says position ‘untenable’ despite narrowly winning confidence vote, as voter intention poll shows Welsh Tories sliding to fourth placeUK politics live – latest updatesThe leader of the Welsh Tories, Andrew RT Davies, has resigned after dismal UK general election results and concern over comments he has made on issues ranging from halal meat to the country’s divisive 20mph speed limit law.Nine members of the Welsh parliament’s Tory group backed Davies, including himself, in a confidence vote on Tuesday, while seven were against him. Continue reading…



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Publish date : 2024-12-03 13:20:40

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