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Reform UK's Welsh leader admits Port Talbot blast‑furnace pledge isn't feasible

politicsApr 10, 202610343

Reform UK's Welsh leader Emily Price admitted that reopening Port Talbot's decommissioned blast furnaces is not possible. The admission directly contradicts a pledge by Nigel Farage last year to restart the furnaces and revive local steel jobs. Port Talbot is a high-profile local jobs issue, so the backtrack undermines Reform UK's credibility and campaign messaging in Wales. Opponents and local media say the party promised anything to win votes, increasing scrutiny of Reform's leadership and funding.

Key Highlights

Emily Price admits Port Talbot blast furnaces cannot be reopened.
Nigel Farage pledged to restart the furnaces and save local steel jobs.
Backtrack fuels accusations Reform UK will promise anything to win votes.
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theguardian.comReform UK voters least likely to see social media posts from family and friends, study findsnation.cymruReform's Welsh leader backtracks on Port Talbot blast furnace pledge admitting reopening them 'clearly isn't possible'prospectmagazine.co.ukReform UK, the party with the burn rate of a start-up

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