What does Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth do next after election victory?
Summary
Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of Plaid Cymru, has won the most seats in the Welsh Parliament, replacing Labour as the largest party. He plans to become the new first minister of Wales and form a government made up only of Plaid Cymru members, despite not having a full majority.Key Facts
- Plaid Cymru won 43 seats in the 96-member Welsh Parliament, becoming the largest party.
- Labour was reduced to just nine seats in the election.
- Rhun ap Iorwerth aims to be confirmed as first minister in a vote planned for Tuesday.
- The Welsh Parliament must also elect a new presiding officer before confirming the first minister.
- Ap Iorwerth wants to form a government with only Plaid Cymru ministers, increasing ministerial positions from 12 to 17.
- The party has a plan to work on public services, including reviewing NHS waiting times.
- Other parties like the Liberal Democrats and Greens will not support the opposition group Reform.
- There are ongoing questions about how Ap Iorwerth will manage government roles and funding promises.
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