Electoral pact talks fail in Wales
Informal talks between the Liberal Democrats, Greens and Plaid Cymru for an assembly electoral pact have failed to reach an agreement.
BBC Wales understands one proposal was for two parties to withdraw candidates in seats where the third party had a chance of victory in the poll on 5 May.
The Greens said the “electoral math was there” but not the “political will”.
Plaid confirmed “exploratory talks” had ended. The Liberal Democrats said they “decided it wasn’t the right approach”. [BBC]
ITV adds:
The plan fell apart when the Welsh Liberal Democrats pulled out from the negotiations. One source says they withdrew an hour before the leaders were due to meet.
Something, however, that is happening in Wales:
@Kirsty_Williams Absolutely brilliant we are so proud that your bill and the Nat Ass Wales voted in safe nurse staffing bill THANK YOU
— Tina Donnelly (@DonnellyTiiinad) February 10, 2016
This is an amazing achievement for @Kirsty_Williams and will benefit so many people across Wales. Well done Kirsty! https://t.co/tMTkAAR7z4
— Jacqui Sullivan (@JacquiSullivan7) February 10, 2016
Congratulations @Kirsty_Williams @RCNWales on #nursestaffinglevels -great achievement, great cross-party support. Llongyfarchiadau ! ???
— Evelyn Baker (@EvvyBaker) February 10, 2016
Congratulations to @Kirsty_Williams who has championed and led this Bill from the beginning. Thank you.
— RCN Wales (@RCNWales) February 10, 2016
A landmark achievement that will save lives. Well done @Kirsty_Williams https://t.co/MqZnmPIEA7
— Tim Farron (@timfarron) February 10, 2016
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