'Rishi Sunak has finally come to the same conclusion as the rest of the country' - Welsh Party Leaders react to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's announcement

Welsh political leaders reacted to confirmation of a General Election on July 4

Chris Brayford
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Wales' First Minister Vaughan Gething had welcomed the announcement of a General Election.
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Wales' First Minister Vaughan Gething had welcomed the announcement of a General Election.

Political parties in Wales have reacted to the announcement of a General Election in just over five weeks time. Leaders have welcomed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's confirmation that a General Election...

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