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Plaid Cymru Wins 43 Seats, Names Rhun First Minister

5/9/2026

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  • Plaid Cymru’s sweep of the Senedd, winning 43 seats and ending Labour’s century-long dominance, positions Rhun ap Iorwerth as first minister.
  • Eluned Morgan resigned as Welsh Labour leader and accepted responsibility for the party’s defeat.
  • Plaid Cymru will seek urgent talks with like-minded parties to build a fair, compassionate Wales and keep an independence referendum on the table.