Plaid Cymru 'ready to form next government of Wales', leader declares | Vote 2026

Bogdan Hofbauer

Plaid Cymru has become the largest party in Wales after the Senedd elections, securing 43 seats - six short of a majority. Based on that result, leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has declared that his party "stands ready" to form the next government of Wales. Speaking in Llandudno, he said: "This is a moment 100 years in the making - a moment in which we hold the promise and ambition of a nation in our hands." Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-local-elections-england-scotland-wales-