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Elections 2026 live: counting under way after votes in England, Scotland and Wales

Rhun ap Iorwerth expected to become the new first minister, putting Welsh independence firmly on the agenda. Coalition arithmetic makes it highly unlikely Reform will be able to form a government, even if it wins

Reform challenges other parties to cost their policies in heated Welsh election debate

challenge every leader on this panel to publish your costings. "Ours are ready to go so we can have a full transparent election." Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar said he was "quite happy" to answer

Plaid Cymru tipped to be biggest party in Senedd, ending 100 years of Labour control

Rhun ap Iorwerth, the Plaid leader, had looked calm and confident as he arrived for his count at Venue Cymru in the north Wales seaside town of Llandudno, where the party won three seats, Reform

If Plaid win in Wales, that won't mean independence - at least not yet

Rhun ap Iorwerth about independence, presenter Nick Servini followed up with a question about whether the party's plans for Welsh independence had been "paused". Ap Iorwerth replied: "Do I sound