Welsh Labour retain power following parliamentary elections Mark Drakeford promises party will be radical and ambitious in government
Sat, May 8, 2021, 20:03
Wales Labour leader Mark Drakeford: ‘A government I lead will continue to follow the science to do what our medical advisers tells us we should do, and that does mean doing things in a way that continues to keep Wales safe.’ Photograph: Matthew Horwood/Getty
The Welsh Labour leader, Mark Drakeford, has promised to be radical and ambitious in government after his party equalled its best ever results in the Senedd election.
Labour will remain in power after winning 30 seats – one short of an absolute majority but enough to form a minority government if it chooses not to invite members of other parties into a Labour-led administration.
Labour set to win Senedd election after surprise results
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford is elected as Cardiff West MS (Ben Birchall/PA)
Welsh Labour looks set to win the Senedd election after the party fought off challenges from the Tories to key red wall seats in North Wales.
Labour First Minister Mark Drakeford said his party had “exceeded expectations” to end Friday’s constituency count with 26 seats, three short of the number held in the last Welsh Parliament and five short of a majority.
The results of the Senedd’s 20 remaining regional seats are set to be announced on Saturday, with coronavirus restrictions at count venues having slowed down the process.
Mark Drakeford has vowed to be “radical” and “ambitious” in government as his party looks set to remain in power in Wales.
Labour has equalled its best ever Senedd election result by winning 30 seats – just one short of a majority – though it is not expected to take any of the remaining four regional seats left to be declared on Saturday.
If it does not pick up any of the remaining seats, Mr Drakeford can choose to form a minority government or invite members of other parties into a Labour-led administration, giving the party greater control of the Senedd.
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Welsh Labour looks set to win the Senedd election after the party fought off challenges from the Tories to key red wall seats in North Wales.
Labour First Minister Mark Drakeford said his party had exceeded expectations to end Friday s constituency count with 27 seats, two short of the number held in the last Welsh Parliament and five short of a majority.