Darren Millar takes over as next Welsh Conservative Party leader to replace farmer Andrew RT Davies

"Andrew RT Davies will be a difficult act to follow but I am determined to build on his legacy as we take the fight to our political opponents in the run up to the Senedd elections in 2026"

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New Welsh Conservatives leader Darren Millar.
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New Welsh Conservatives leader Darren Millar.

Darren Millar has been elected unopposed as the new leader of the Welsh Conservative Party. Mr Millar, Clwyd West MS, had received support from 15 of his colleagues in a ballot which closed at 5pm today...

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