Labour’s Welsh humiliation marks a realignment of UK politics
Discontent with the two main parties is boosting challengers on the left and right
Discontent with the two main parties is boosting challengers on the left and right

Results deal a blow to Keir Starmer’s leadership ahead of Welsh elections in May

The ruling party is being outflanked by populists on the left and right. The consequences could change British politics for good

The UK is taking a cynical but fruitless turn to the reactionary and insular on aid, immigration and trade

Breadth of previous support for the party makes it vulnerable to losing everywhere, to everyone, this week

Factionalism effectively quashed the Corbynites but has undermined Keir Starmer’s leadership of party and country

Widespread disillusionment with Labour and the Tories is understandable