Tuesday briefing: After an historic shift in power, where might Plaid Cymru go next?
Plaid Cymru has emerged as the largest party in the Senedd following recent elections, marking a significant shift in Welsh politics. The party's leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth, is now the first minister, while Labour has been ousted from power after a century of dominance. This change has prompted discussions about the future relationship between Cardiff and the UK government, particularly regarding devolution of powers.
- ▪Plaid Cymru claimed power in the recent elections, becoming the largest party in the Senedd.
- ▪Labour suffered a significant defeat, receiving only about 11% of the vote.
- ▪Rhun ap Iorwerth has called for the devolution of justice, infrastructure, and welfare powers to the Senedd.
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Rhun ap Iorwerth ahead of a vote that made him Wales’s new first minister. Photograph: Matthew Horwood/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenRhun ap Iorwerth ahead of a vote that made him Wales’s new first minister. Photograph: Matthew Horwood/Getty ImagesFirst Edition newsletterWalesTuesday briefing: After an historic shift in power, where might Plaid Cymru go next?In today’s newsletter: Labour has been decimated, Reform has taken up the official opposition, and the Senedd has expanded massively – taking the country’s new leadership into uncharted watersMartin BelamTue 19 May 2026 01.49 EDTLast modified on Tue 19 May 2026 01.50 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleGood morning.
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