Rhun ap Iorwerth

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Holds Bangor Conwy Môn seat; will put his name forward for First Minister

Wales had a Labour-led government for every day of its 27-year devolved history. Voters ended that on Thursday, and on Saturday Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth said his party would form the next one.

Updated May 31

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Plaid Cymru leading partial Senedd results; expressed preference for a minority Plaid government rather than a formal coalition

Results from the May 7 Super Thursday elections, counted through Friday, May 8, showed Labour losing heavily and Reform surging past polling expectations. Reform gained more than 500 English council seats and took control of four authorities (Newcastle-under-Lyme, Havering, Sunderland, and Essex) for the first time.

Updated May 31