Could Caerphilly see historic by-election on Thursday?

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Getty Images Caerphilly's by-election takes place on Thursday, following the sudden death of Labour MS Hefin David

This is a Labour stronghold. The party has won every election here in Westminster or the Senedd for more than 100 years. But right from the beginning of this by-election campaign sources within Labour have been realistic about their chances. It is that potential for a historic change, so close to next May's Senedd election, that makes Thursday so fascinating and potentially so significant. The first minister told the recent Labour conference that the party faces a "hell of a fight" to hold on to power next year.

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