Plaid Cymru Leader Elected First Minister Of Wales
In Wales, the Reform or independence party Plaid Cymru could emerge as the strongest force. This shift could potentially relegate Labour, which has governed in Wales for 27 years, to third place. Cymru, the Welsh political party, has become the largest party in the nation. Labour suffered a catastrophic election result in Wales, ending a century of Labour victories in the region. London Mayor Sadiq Khan described the results as 'bitterly disappointing' for Labour, while Science Secretary Liz Truss stated the results are 'not as bad as they seem'. The party, which has crafted its reputation on opposition, faces challenges in governing during what are described as testing times.
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Sources · 7 independent
hr-iNFO
“Und in Wales könnten Reform oder die Unabhängigkeitspartei Plaid Cymru stärkste Kraft werden und Labour, die dort seit 27 Jahren regieren, auf den dritten Platz verweisen.”
LBC London
“Cymru became the nation's largest party.”
talkRADIO
“Whilst Labour has today suffered a catastrophic result, it ends a century of Labour winning in Wales... Plaid Cymru will be the largest party there.”
KQED FM
“Plaid Cymru, trying to stitch together a sort of minority government and rule and govern as a minority, having never governed before in any shape or form.”
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