The Grayling Media Podcast

Beyond the Ballot Box: Wales Has Spoken. Now What?

May 12, 2026·42 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Wales has just delivered one of its most seismic electoral results in a generation – and the implications stretch far beyond the Senedd.In this special election episode of ⁠The Grayling Media Podcast⁠, host Siân Jones, Director of Grayling Cymru, is joined by Louis O’Geran, Senior Associate at More in Common, and Stewart Owadally, Campaigns and PoliticsDirector at Grayling, to deliver a sharp, unfiltered verdict on the Welsh election result.They cover the scale of Labour's defeat, the rise of Reform and what it tells us about shifting voter sentiment, Plaid Cymru's path to government, and what it all means for businesses and organisations that need to engage with a completely new Senedd.Whether you work in public affairs, communications, or simply want to understand what this result means for the future of Wales and UK politics, this is essential listening.Want to understand what the new Senedd landscape means for your organisation? Get in touch with Grayling's Public Affairs and Wales teams to find out how we can help younavigate what comes next: publicaffairs@grayling.com / cardiff@grayling.com. If you would like to hear more from Louis and the team, you can catch them on the brand new podcast from More in Common on The Opinion Brief Podcast.

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