Obviously a Tory Government in Westminster is a real concern for the future of the progress we've already made in Wales.  We are keen to get more powers, although not necessarily full independence.  This could be scuppered if the Tories want to block us.  The other threat is a significant reduction in the block grant that Wales receives from Westminster which would make it much harder for us to run the country as we currently do.

Plus we aren't immune from Tory policies at UK level if they gain power.  Not all areas are devolved to Wales - benefits for example.  We'll be hit hard by any Tory reforms to the benefits system that further alienates people trapped on benefits in areas of high unemployment, which is a real issue for many areas of Wales.

The other concern, borne out by the polls on Rhodri's popularity are that people don't see a distinction between Welsh Labour and New Labour. So despite Rhodri's huge popularity, this hasn't translated into votes for Welsh Labour, because New Labour, Brown and Blair are so unpopular.

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