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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-08T10:18:22.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nFormer world darts champion Gerwyn Price has thrown his support behind Reform UK Wales in a series of outspoken social media posts ahead of the Senedd elections.\n\nThe “Iceman” made his political views clear to fans on Facebook. He urged voters to back Reform UK and claimed support for the party was surging across Wales.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nIn one post, Price wrote: “The amount of people I know that are voting Reform is unbelievable, first time I’ve ever voted in my life as well… if they don’t win there’s definitely something fishy.”\n\nThe darts star also shared a photograph of his ballot paper showing a cross marked next to Reform UK Wales.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nAnother post came in response to a customer eating chips from his family-run takeaway business.\n\nPrice joked: “I hope they were good chips. They will taste even better if Reform UK Wales have good news tomorrow.”\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * Boxing star blasts NHS staff with 'farm animals' jibe after horror hospital ordeal\n  * Real Madrid release club statement after star suffers 'traumatic brain injury' during 'fight' with teammate\n  * Mike Tyson gives health update as Floyd Mayweather showdown hangs in the balance\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe Welshman has increasingly used social media to criticise mainstream parties and call for political change in Wales.\n\nHe has previously accused Labour and Plaid Cymru of failing Welsh communities and insisted Reform UK offers a fresh direction.\n\nHis comments sparked a wave of reaction online. Supporters praised him for speaking openly about politics.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nCritics accused him of spreading division and making controversial claims without evidence.\n\nPrice’s backing is a major boost for Reform UK Wales as the party attempts to build momentum ahead of future elections.\n\nThe party has targeted Welsh voters frustrated over issues including immigration, public services and the cost of living.\n\nAway from politics, Price remains one of the biggest names in world darts.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nBefore picking up darts professionally, the 40-year-old enjoyed a career in rugby union. He played as a hooker for clubs including Glasgow Warriors and Neath RFC.\n\nPrice switched to darts full-time in 2014 and quickly rose through the ranks of the Professional Darts Corporation.\n\nHe won the PDC World Championship in 2021 after defeating Gary Anderson in the final.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe victory saw him become world number one for the first time.\n\nKnown for his intense celebrations and fiery personality on stage, Price has become one of the sport’s most recognisable figures. He has won multiple major titles, including the World Grand Prix, Grand Slam of Darts and World Cup of Darts.\n\nDespite dividing opinion at times, Price remains one of darts’ biggest attractions — and now one of the sport’s most outspoken political voices too.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Gerwyn Price admits voting 'for the first time' as darts star pledges support for Reform"
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