Wales will count votes during the day following the May 7 Senedd election, with counting beginning after 9am on May 8. The decision allows more people to follow results without staying up overnight.
Plaid Cymru leads Wales poll as Reform surges
YouGov poll puts Plaid on 28% in Wales, ahead of Reform on 21%, though small sample size means results should be treated with caution.
Drakeford: New voting system will block Reform UK in Wales
Former first minister defends proportional representation system for May’s Senedd elections, but latest polling suggests Reform UK could still win significant seats.
Morgan vows to stay on after historic Labour Caerphilly loss
First Minister Eluned Morgan says she will shoulder responsibility after Labour finishes third in Caerphilly by-election with just 11% of the vote, ending 100 years of Labour rule.
2,000 March for Welsh Independence in Rhyl
More than 2,000 people marched through Rhyl today for Wales’s tenth national March for Independence, highlighting concerns over the Crown Estate and growing support for self-governance.
Shock Poll: Labour Third in Caerphilly By-Election Race
New poll shows Reform UK leading on 42%, Plaid Cymru on 38%, with Labour falling to just 12% ahead of next week’s by-election in the traditional Labour heartland.
Drakeford: Caerphilly by-election vote matters to all Wales
Former First Minister warns Caerphilly voters their ballot could affect budget passage and services across Wales, as by-election takes place October 23.
£1m fund launched for St David’s Day celebrations
First Minister Eluned Morgan announces £1 million in funding for communities across Wales to celebrate St David’s Day 2026, with grants available from £500 to £40,000.
Wales Approves Major NHS Complaints System Overhaul
The Senedd has approved the biggest reform to NHS complaints handling in Wales for almost 15 years, replacing “Putting Things Right” with a new “Listening to People” approach that increases redress to £50,000.
Drakeford: Back budget or face £7bn cuts to Welsh services
Finance secretary issues stark warning to opposition parties as Labour seeks support to pass £27bn draft budget, with negotiations now under way.
Wales Gets £27bn Budget to Support Public Services
Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford unveils Draft Budget 2026-27, providing more than £27bn for public services with health receiving the largest allocation at £12.4bn.
Welsh flag push for new UK digital ID system
First minister Eluned Morgan calls for Wales flag to be included on digital identity cards as Westminster prepares nationwide rollout before 2029.