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Sam Rowlands

Conservative Member of the Senedd for North Wales, Welsh Conservatives

2 articles · 12 January 2026 to 18 August 2026

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Called the post a disgraceful and deeply pro-Russian position while Putin continues killing Ukrainian civilians.
Said the aim was understandable but the bill had been rushed and could inadvertently restrict legitimate political debate.

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Reform UK distances itself from supporter's pro-Russian Facebook post

A local Facebook account bearing the party's name attacked Ukraine and called for lifting sanctions on Russia. Reform says the page is unofficial and the post contradicts party policy, but opponents point to a pattern of pro-Russian positions.

Sofia Marchetti18 August 20269 min read

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Welsh election lying ban passes first Senedd stage amid free speech warnings

Legislation to criminalise false statements during election campaigns cleared its first hurdle but faces fierce criticism from cross-party committees and Labour backbenchers over undefined terms and rushed scrutiny.

Sofia Marchetti12 January 20268 min read

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