🌿✨ Green Surprise in Grangetown! 🌿✨
In an unexpected twist, the Green Party has secured its first-ever victory in Cardiff, ousting Labour after 13 years in the Grangetown ward by-election. Matt Youde, the newly elected Green councillor, claimed the win with a nail-biting 44-vote lead over his Labour opponent.
This upset highlights the changing political landscape in Cardiff, as traditional strongholds face challenges from emerging parties. While Labour has been preparing to fend off threats from Reform UK across Wales, the Greens quietly crafted a success story in their own backyard.
The by-election was prompted by the resignation of Sara Robinson, who served from 2022. While Reform UK has been making strides in other Welsh councils, claiming four by-election victories, their Grangetown efforts placed them in fourth, trailing behind the Greens, Labour, and Plaid Cymru.
Matt Youde, a Cardiff resident of 10 years, is eager to address local concerns like litter, fly-tipping, and road safety. With Grangetown residents highlighting chronic issues like fly-tipping hotspot areas and traffic accidents, Matt’s victory signals a push towards fresher politics and real community change.
🎉 Here are the by-election results for the major parties:
– Green Party (Youde): 818 votes
– Welsh Labour: 774 votes
– Plaid Cymru: 639 votes
– Reform UK: 495 votes
Could this be a sign of things to come for Cardiff politics? Time will tell, but for now, the Greens are celebrating their historic win in Grangetown! 💚🎈 #CardiffElections #GreenParty #CommunityChange