Dear Maria
I am writing to you on behalf of the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC) in Wales.
Firstly, let me congratulate you on your election to the Central Executive Committee of Your Party, representing Wales.
TUSC is an alliance of socialist groupings and individuals that aims to provide a socialist option for voters at elections. For many years, we have campaigned for the formation of a new mass workers party based on the trade unions, and we welcomed the formation of YP from the start. In fact, before YP had registered its name with the electoral commission, we offered to hand over TUSC’s registration to YP, should they wish to use it.
In Wales, our supporters have consistently advocated that YP stands as widely as possible in the Senedd election. It is now clear that YP has not chosen that path. We believe that is a missed opportunity, both to challenge the pro-capitalist parties with a socialist alternative, and to build the public profile of YP.
We believe that standing as an independent will do nothing to build the socialist alternative that is sorely needed.
We note that the YP proto branches in both Cardiff and Swansea voted in principle to stand in the Senedd election but did not receive the necessary support. In the circumstances, TUSC has taken the decision to stand where our limited resources allow, and to date we have selected candidates to stand in two constituencies, namely Gwyr Abertawe and Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf. Ideally, we would like to stand in more seats.
We are here making an offer to any member of YP who wishes to stand for the Senedd to approach us with a view to either joining the TUSC list for Gŵyr Abertawe or Caredydd Ffynnon Taf, or to stand in another seat under the TUSC description.
All TUSC candidates must agree to a set of core policies but are free to develop a fuller manifesto in their own area. This is because TUSC is a coalition, not a political party, and there is scope for variation beyond the core policy platform. The core policies, which we believe are consistent with YP policies and values are shown in the annex.
Even at this late stage, we are prepared to stand down if YP chooses to stand in a constituency that we have targeted.
May we wish you and YP the very best in your future endeavours.
Dave Warren
(Secretary TUSC Cymru)
8/3/26
email: info@tusc.org.uk
ANNEX
TUSC Cymru Core Policies for the 2026 Senedd election.
Refuse to vote for any cuts to jobs, public services, benefits and workers’ terms and conditions and demand that the Welsh Government uses its reserves and borrowing powers to ensure no cuts in public services
Campaign for the end of anti-union laws
For public ownership and against privatisation of all public services including public transport - bring all services in-house
For a mass council house building programme – for rent controls and end to evictions
Campaign for a £15 an hour minimum wage with no exemptions and a ban on zero hour contracts and casualisation of employment - for implementation in all services funded by the Senedd including public procurement
For free education – scrap tuition fees
For united working-class struggle against racism and all forms of oppression
Socialist change to prevent climate change
For the right of national self-determination for Wales
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