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Labour Set to Lose Wales After Senedd Vote

5/8/2026

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Party insiders told the BBC Labour will likely end its 27-year rule in Wales after Thursday’s Senedd vote.
Multiple party sources expect Labour to lose the Senedd election, while opinion polls show Plaid Cymru and Reform UK vying for the top spot.
Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies said the result was tough for his party but did not concede after voting closed at 22:00 BST Thursday, with counting on Friday.

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Party insiders told the BBC Labour will likely end its 27-year rule in Wales after Thursday’s Senedd vote.
Multiple party sources expect Labour to lose the Senedd election, while opinion polls show Plaid Cymru and Reform UK vying for the top spot.
Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies said the result was tough for his party but did not concede after voting closed at 22:00 BST Thursday, with counting on Friday.