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M4 Newport Relief Road: Parties Clash Over Construction and Funding Ahead of 7 May Election

The proposed M4 relief road south of Newport has re-emerged as a contentious issue in the Senedd election campaign, with various parties outlining differing approaches to address persistent traffic congestion. Reform UK and the Welsh Conservatives advocate for its construction, while Plaid Cymru suggests a new scheme. Welsh Labour, the Welsh Liberal Democrats, and the Wales Green Party remain opposed, citing environmental concerns and cost. Former First Minister Mark Drakeford has stated that the current costs would be "entirely prohibitive."

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