0h 11min, may 9, 2026 y - English Local Election Results

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Reform's sweeping gains became apparent early on, and continued to build throughout Friday - leading up to a total of over 1,400 councillors.

As the picture in England became clearer, with Labour and Tory losses making way for Reform and Green gains, results for the Senedd and Holyrood began pouring in.

There was soon bad news for Welsh Labour, as First Minister Eluned Morgan arrived at a count expecting to lose her seat and the election. And she did.

The BBC forecast Plaid Cymru to become the largest party in the Senedd at around 16:30. Less than two hours later, it had picked up 43 of the 96 seats available - six short of a majority.

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