New Statesman
British centre-left political and cultural weekly magazine, founded 1913.
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Mentioned in: Wales Greens projected as Senedd kingmakers
UK Local Elections 2026- What has the New Statesman said about the Wales Greens in 2026?
- New Statesman commentary covered the Coalition arithmetic around the Wales Greens' projected 10 Senedd seats, noting a Plaid-Green deal would reach 53 seats versus 55 for Plaid-Labour.Source: uk-elections-2026
- Is the New Statesman left-wing?
- The New Statesman is a centre-left British political magazine, broadly sympathetic to Labour and progressive causes, though it publishes debate across the left.Source: uk-elections-2026
Background
The New Statesman is a British centre-left political magazine founded in 1913, providing weekly analysis of Westminster politics, international affairs, and culture. It was cited in commentary on the Wales Greens' 2026 Senedd projections, noting the Coalition arithmetic that made the party potential kingmakers — particularly the contrast between a Plaid-Green Coalition at 53 seats and a Plaid-Labour coalition at 55 .
The magazine's political analysis carries particular weight in progressive circles and is widely read by Labour and Green activists. Its framing of elections shapes the terms of debate within the British left.