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Tory leader reshuffles cabinet following dispute

Andrew RT Davies has reshuffled his Cabinet following income tax vote disputes.

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  1. Adrian Masters

Welsh Conservative divide deepens

There's no sign of an end to tensions within the Welsh Conservatives at the end of a turbulent week. Catch up with the story so far by clicking here. During a heated conference call earlier, those at the top of the party in Wales have told Andrew RT Davies they disagree with his actions.

Sources close to Mr Davies say he has the right as Opposition Leader to decide who's in his team even if the Board of Welsh Conservatives disagrees with him. Others say the Board reflects widespread unhappiness. I've even heard the term 'untenable position' used. That's dismissed by a spokesperson:

We do not recognise these bizarre comments – which are entirely anonymous and source-led.

This is a weak story – based around unnamed sources.

Welsh Conservatives are united in providing a strong and modern voice for Wales and a real alternative to a lazy Labour government that has run out of ideas.

– Welsh Conservative spokesperson

What is true that an arcane dispute over the use of a power the Welsh Government doesn't have and currently looks unlikely to have in the near future, has become a make-or-break moment with massive ramifications for Welsh Conservatives. Quite simply it will decide who runs the party in Wales.

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