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Pembrokeshire votes to leave the EU with a majority of nearly 10,000

Published

9 years ago

June 24, 2016

BREXITERS had a majority over 14.2% in Pembrokeshire with 39,155 voters stating they wanted to leave, whist remain received 29,367 votes.

The declaration for Pembrokeshire was made by council chief executive Ian Westley at just after 3am.

The turnout for Pembrokeshire was 74.39% – more than at the last general election.

The council said that there were 33 rejected ballot papers.

Responding to the EU referendum result, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives Andrew RT Davies said:

“I am immensely proud to be part of a Party which delivered this referendum to the people of the UK, giving them an enormous opportunity to determine the course of their future.

“The will of the people has today been declared, and the result marks an historic moment of positive change for our country.

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“Wales has sent a clear message that it wants to be part of that change, and politicians of all stripes must now come together to deliver on this momentous constitutional decision.

“The campaign was not without its strong disagreements, and it is important that we reflect on those who voted and campaigned to remain.

“What unites both sides of the campaign is our belief in in the democratic process and our love for our country.

“I am sincerely grateful to all who voted and extend particular gratitude to activists and colleagues who campaigned with passion and conviction in all parts of Wales.

“I am also thankful to my team, who have throughout the campaign stood loyally by my side.

“Our priority must now be to continue working to deliver on our commitments to the people of Wales.”

Alice Hooker-Stroud, Leader of the Wales Green Party told The Herald: “I am deeply disappointed by the referendum result this morning. Many futures are uncertain, and I hope that the process of leaving the EU is carried out with careful consideration and without unnecessary haste.

My immediate thoughts are for the EU nationals who live in the UK, and the UK nationals who live in Europe. For the 150,000 people in Wales whose jobs rely on the EU, and for our farmers, whose income is directly subsidised by the EU. More than ever, we must now fight for a fair deal for Wales from Westminster. The EU has been plugging underfunding from Westminster for years. This woefully unfair deal cannot, and must not, continue.

We hope to see a wider debate surrounding Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland’s place in the UK, and will work with our Green colleagues in Westminster and with other Welsh parties, to campaign for a fair and respectful deal for Wales.”

Hannah Pudner, Deputy Leader of the Wales Green Party said: “This result demonstrates a seismic shift in politics in the UK. I’m alarmed by the result and deeply concerned that fear is dominating UK politics. There is clearly a huge disconnect between swathes of people in England and Wales and the UK establishment, founded in deep distrust in democratic processes, and resentment of mainstream politics.

I think there are a lot of people feeling isolated and alienated in the UK right now. Some expressed alienation from mainstream politics in their vote to Leave, but many who voted Remain also recognise the system is broken. This democratic deficit will not be fixed by leaving the EU. We must look to democratic reform within the UK as an absolute priority. Our task now is to make politics work better for everyone, everywhere.

I feel the campaign has reinforced and legitimised divisions within UK society – not just between those who voted to Leave and those who voted to Remain – but sadly and worryingly, divisions based on race, nationality and identity. The biggest task we have on our hands right now is to start the work of healing. We must concentrate on what unites us, not what divides us.”

Crime

Man charged with strangulation and assault offences after October incident

Published

4 minutes ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

A MAN recorded in court as having no fixed abode has appeared before magistrates charged with intentional strangulation and two further assault offences.

Michael Sudbury, 50, whose address was not read out in court, but in Herald records is Glan Hafan, Llangwm, appeared before the bench facing multiple charges.

The charges relate to an incident on 22 October 2025 and include:

Intentional strangulation, contrary to section 75A of the Serious Crime Act 2015
Common assault
Assault by beating

No further details of the alleged incident were opened in court, and no plea was entered at this stage.

Sudbury was remanded on conditional bail, with the case listed to return to magistrates later this month.

Crime

Haverfordwest man sent to Crown Court on multiple serious charges

Published

26 minutes ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

Defendant remanded in custody

A HAVERFORDWEST man has been sent to Swansea Crown Court to stand trial on a series of A 49-year-old Haverfordwest resident has been committed to Swansea Crown Court to face trial on multiple serious charges deemed too grave for magistrates to handle.

David Guy, of Market Street, Haverfordwest, appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates facing a series of allegations stemming from a single case. The charges, which were not detailed in open court, include:

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)
A second count of assault
Criminal damage
An additional allegation of interpersonal violence
A public order offence

Magistrates declined jurisdiction, determining that the matters exceeded their sentencing powers, and sent the case in its entirety to Swansea Crown Court.

Guy was remanded in custody pending his next appearance. The court register notes: “Sent to Crown Court for trial in custody – next hearing at Swansea Crown Court.”

A date for the initial Crown Court hearing will be set administratively. Guy will remain in custody until then.

The Pembrokeshire Herald will provide further updates as the case progresses in the Crown Court.

Crime

Castlemartin man back before magistrates over multiple alleged assaults

Published

32 minutes ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

Defendant remanded on conditional bail ahead of further hearing

A CASTLEMARTIN man has appeared repeatedly before magistrates this month over a string A 40-year-old man from Castlemartin has made repeated appearances before magistrates this month in connection with a series of serious alleged offences, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH), intentional non-fatal strangulation, common assault, and criminal damage.

Anthony Alcock, of Pwll Street, Castlemartin, is facing six linked charges stemming from incidents said to have occurred earlier this year. These appear to relate to the same complainant in what is understood to be a single ongoing domestic abuse prosecution.

During recent administrative hearings at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court, Alcock did not enter pleas while matters of bail and case management were addressed.

Charges Include:

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)
Intentional non-fatal strangulation
Common assault on a woman
Criminal damage in a domestic context
Additional assault allegations involving the same complainant
Breach of bail conditions

Alcock was initially granted conditional bail but was subsequently brought before the court on two occasions for alleged breaches. On those instances, magistrates remanded him in custody ahead of further hearings. He was later re-granted conditional bail, subject to strict conditions such as no contact with the complainant and exclusion from specified locations.

Magistrates have now declined jurisdiction, ruling that the case—particularly the more serious charges involving non-fatal strangulation—is too grave for summary trial. It has been committed to Swansea Crown Court for plea, trial, or sentencing.

No detailed evidence has been presented in open court at this preliminary stage. Alcock remains on conditional bail pending his next appearance at the Crown Court.