Breaking news… Steve Witherden makes history as the first Labour MP to represent Montgomeryshire after sweeping to victory for the newly expanded constituency.
Reform UK’s Oliver Lewis was second with Craig Williams slumping to third.
General Election - Glyn Preston (Liberal Democrats)
As part of our ongoing series to raise awareness about the local candidates running for the Montgomeryshire & Glyndwr seat at the July 4 General Election, we meet Glyn Preston representing the Liberal Democrats.
The youngest candidate by some distance, Mr Preston believes the Liberal Democrats can bounce back to become a local force once again.
Please note: This interview was carried out prior to Craig Williams losing the support from the Conservative party.
The Montgomeryshire & Glyndwr candidates to appear on the ballot paper on July 4
Plaid Cymru: Elwyn Vaughan
Labour: Steve Witherden
Liberal Democrats: Glyn Preston
Reform UK: Oliver Lewis
Independent (former Conservatives): Craig Williams
Green Party: Jeremy Brignell-Thorp
GENERAL ELECTION:
In the latest in our series of interviews with the General Election candidates for the Montgomeryshire & Glyndwr seat, we met Oliver Lewis from Reform UK Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr Branch.
Despite being newcomers to the local election scene, he is confident they can make an impact on July 4.
Find out what he had to say about the big issues of Immigration, NHS, Net Zero and Brexit (which he surprisingly didn't vote for in 2016!).
The Montgomeryshire & Glyndwr candidates to appear on the ballot paper on July 4:
Plaid Cymru: Elwyn Vaughan
Labour: Steve Witherden
Liberal Democrats: Glyn Preston
Reform UK: Oliver Lewis
Conservatives: Craig Williams
Green Party: Jeremy Brignell-Thorp
GENERAL ELECTION:
As part of our series of interviews with the candidates running for the Montgomeryshire & Glyndwr General Election seat, we spoke to Steve Witherden from The Labour Party...
With the northern expansion of the constituency, find out what he has to say about:
- Ending the Montgomeryshire two-horse debate between LibDems and Conservatives
- What he has been hearing on the Welshpool doorsteps
- Wealth creation and other Labour plans...
The Montgomeryshire & Glyndwr candidates (in no particular order):
Plaid Cymru: Elwyn Vaughan
Labour: Steve Witherden
Liberal Democrats: Glyn Preston
Reform UK: Oliver Lewis
Conservatives: Craig Williams
Green Party: Jeremy Brignell-Thorp
Welshpool Branch' Labour Party - Cangen Y Trallwng Plaid Lafur
Montgomeryshire Labour Party
GENERAL ELECTION:
As part of our ongoing series of interviews with all of the local candidates running for the General Election on July 4, we spoke to The Green Party's Jeremy Brignell-Thorp who told us that his party is about much more than the environment.
Find out what he had to say about the NHS, an independent Wales, re-nationalising big industry and much more.
Can The Green Party make an impact in Montgomeryshire & Glyndwr?
The Montgomeryshire & Glyndwr candidates (in no particular order):
Plaid Cymru: Elwyn Vaughan
Green Party: Jeremy Brignell-Thorp
Labour: Steve Witherden
Liberal Democrats: Glyn Preston
Reform UK: Oliver Lewis
Conservatives: Craig Williams
MyWelshpoolTV: General Election.
In the latest in our series of video interviews with the local political parties hoping to win your vote on July 4, we caught up with Plaid Cymru's Elwyn Vaughan whilst on the campaign trail in Welshpool.
He talks about:
- The impact a Plaid Cymru MP can have in Westminster
- Plans to recruit 500 more GPs (that's an increase of 25% in Wales)
- Is Plaid Cymru just a party for Welsh speakers?
- And much more...
Keep your eyes peeled for more interviews as we strive to meet each of the six parties to hear what they have to say.
The Montgomeryshire & Glyndwr candidates (in no particular order):
Plaid Cymru: Elwyn Vaughan
Labour: Steve Witherden
Liberal Democrats: Glyn Preston
Reform UK: Oliver Lewis
Conservatives: Craig Williams
Green Party: Jeremy Brignell-Thorp
MyWelshpoolTV: 2024 General Election
This is the first of our General Election MyWelshpoolTV interviews where we hope to catch up with each of the political parties out on the campaign trail.
This weekend, we had a chat with William Hague, the former Conservative leader, who told us:
- Why he has chosen the Welshpool area to live
- His thoughts on a difficult past week for the current leader, Rishi Sunak
- Why he won't be returning to frontline politics and
- What he feels the vibe is out on the streets of Montgomeryshire.
Look out for video interviews with the other parties running - Reform UK, Labour, Plaid Cymru, Liberal Democrats and Green Party - in the coming weeks as we build up to July 4.
And they’re off!
A marvellous occasion for the town as 89 riders set off for the opening leg of the Tour of Britain Women race from Welshpool.
Nearly 90 miles ahead of them before they finish at Llandudno this afternoon.
You can watch Welshpool in all its glory at 8pm tonight on ITV4.
Good morning from the Urdd Eisteddfod happening right on our doorstep this week in Meifod.
It’s early in the day but the crowd is big in number and enthusiastic, despite the gloomy weather overhead.
Parking is well organised so don’t be put off and enjoy the day!
And they’re off!
Over 600 runners head out into the glorious surroundings of Powis Park for the annual Welshpool 10k
Good luck!
