Plaid Cymru tipped to be biggest party in Senedd, ending 100 years of Labour control
Summary
Plaid Cymru is set to become the largest party in the Welsh Senedd elections, ending nearly 100 years of Labour dominance in Wales. This shift could lead to a Welsh independence referendum and marks a major change in Welsh politics.Key Facts
- Plaid Cymru gained enough seats to likely lead Wales, replacing Welsh Labour as the biggest party.
- Welsh Labour has held the most votes in every Welsh election for over 100 years.
- Plaid Cymru’s leader is Rhun ap Iorwerth, who won his seat in Ynys Môn (Anglesey).
- Plaid Cymru won 39 seats; Reform UK 32; Labour 9; Conservatives 7; Greens 2; Liberal Democrats 1, with 6 seats undecided.
- Labour’s first minister, Eluned Morgan, lost her seat and announced plans to step down as party leader after what she called a "catastrophic" result.
- No party is expected to win an outright majority in the 90-seat Senedd, but Plaid Cymru could form a minority government.
- A Plaid Cymru win raises the possibility of a future Welsh independence vote.
- This election marks a major political change with Labour losing much of its historic power in Wales.
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