Caerphilly Byelection: Reform UKs Anti-Immigration Campaign Backfires, Plaid Cymrus Unity Message WinsReform UKs confidence in winning the Caerphilly byelection was misplaced as locals rejected their anti-immigration campaign. The partys leaflets, filled with lies and hate, targeted the Welsh governments sanctuary scheme, claiming it favored asylum seekers. However, over eighty percent of the funding went to support Ukrainian refugees like Yuliia Bond, who works two jobs, raises kids, and studies while living in south Wales.Bond and her community spoke out against the messages, calling them imported fear tactics that didnt match local reality. People in Caerphilly know these refugees personally, spotting them at school gates, shops, and volunteer spots. The community pushed back hard against Reforms cash-heavy push, with Plaid Cymrus positive campaign focusing on unity instead of attacks.The turning point came in a BBC debate where a local challenged the Reform candidate, saying the rhetoric made mixed families feel unwelcome. Local media noted torn posters and heated online debates, but the community stood together against division. With full Senedd elections coming in May, this byelection shows disinformation needs quick challenges, and communities can spot manipulation and stand together against it.

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