Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies cast his vote on Thursday morning Credit: PA
Welsh Labour are on course to lose a number of seats to the Conservatives in the Senedd, but are still projected to win the election, an exclusive poll for ITV Wales shows.
The final Welsh Political Barometer poll of the 2021 campaign has provided strong evidence to suggest that, whatever problems may beset the party elsewhere, Labour seem set to continue to dominate in its ultimate bastion of Wales - but are not projected to win a majority in government.
The poll also suggests the results will leave open the possibility of an historic breakthrough for some of the smaller parties.
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Welsh independence: Plaid Cymru targets Labour s indy-curious voters
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image captionIn Wales, independence is still a minority view, but a campaign aimed at making it a reality has gained momentum in the past year
Plaid Cymru have called for Labour supporters who back Welsh independence to back them in the Senedd elections.
One Welsh Labour hopeful, who supports independence, said Plaid s plan would lead to a divisive referendum .
The Welsh Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have both described the push for independence for Wales as dangerous and uncertain .
Meanwhile, a Welsh Labour spokesperson said the country s future was best served in a radically reformed and fairer union .
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