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  1. Wales' first minister loses her seat
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    The results for Ceredigion Penfro are in and Welsh Labour leader Eluned Morgan is out.

    Card showing the result for the constituency election for Ceredigion Penfro. The six seats were won as follows: Plaid Cymru 3, Reform UK 2, Conservative 1

  2. Three for Plaid in Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf
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    Card showing the result for the constituency election for Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf. The six seats were won as follows: Plaid Cymru 3, Reform UK 1, Labour 1, Green 1

  3. Is Rhun ap Iorwerth Wales' next first minister?

    With Plaid Cymru forecast to be the biggest party in Wales, Rhun ap Iorwerth could be Wales' next first minister.

    After winning his seat in Bangor Conwy Mon, he says: "It has becomes clear that Wales has demanded that change of leadership.

    "I look forward to saying more about this later as the full picture becomes complete.

    "Plaid Cymru is ready to serve."

    Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap IorwerthGetty Images

  4. 'Historical breakthrough' for Greens in Wales

    In Caerdydd Penarth, where the Green Party have won their first seat, leader Anthony Slaughter tells the crowd it is an "historic breakthrough" for them.

    "[The] first Green voice in the Senedd changes everything", he adds.

    Anna Heledd Brychan, the candidate for the Plaid Cymru who have won three seats in this constituency, says the "electoral map of Wales, has changed forever".

    Huw Thomas, Welsh Labour's only winner here, calls it a "difficult day" for the party.

    Reform also won one seat in the constituency.

    Green Party leader Anthony SlaughterBBC/Athena Pictures

  5. Plaid Cymru largest party, BBC forecasts
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    Plaid Cymru is forecast to be the largest party in the Senedd.

    Polling expert Sir John Curtice is projecting that Rhun ap Iorwerth's party will get between 41 and 46 seats.

  6. Analysis

    How to put this into words?

    Gareth Lewis
    Wales political editor

    What adjective adequately describes the sheer and utter scale of Labour's collapse in Wales?

    The symbol of the party's defeat might well be the failure of First Minister Eluned Morgan to win a seat, but it is bigger than that.

    Perhaps it is best described in terms of things you thought you'd never see in your life.

    Click here for full analysis.

  7. Reform get most votes in Sir Fynwy Torfaen

    In Sir Fynwy Torfaen, Reform win 24,155 votes, Plaid win 18,275 votes, Labour win 11,672 votes and the Conservatives win 13,394.

    Reform's Laura Jones, ex-Labour minister Lynne Neagle and Conservative Peter Fox are among those taking their seats in the Senedd.

    Bar chart showing the results of the Sir Fynwy Torfaen seat in the Welsh Parliament with vote share for candidates with more than 1% of the vote: Reform UK 31.1% and 2 seats, Plaid Cymru 23.5% and 2 seats, Conservative 17.2% and 1 seats, Labour 15% and 1 seats, Green 8.2% and 0 seats, Lib Dem 3.5% and 0 seats Turnout: 52%

  8. Everyone out as fire alarm goes off...

    A few minutes after the declaration for for Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg, Barry Leisure Centre was evacuated after the fire alarm sounded.

    Candidates, journalists and leisure centre visitors were told to evacuate. It was announced in the car park some swimming lessons were cancelled too - much to the dismay of some children.

    A fire engine arrived, quickly attended and then subsequently left. A memorable afternoon for more than just the result.

  9. Sir Fynwy Torfaen sees Reform and Plaid tie
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    Card showing the result for the constituency election for Sir Fynwy Torfaen. The six seats were won as follows: Reform UK 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Conservative 1, Labour 1

  10. Plaid leader wins seat in the Senedd as party success continues

    Over to Bangor Conwy Môn where Plaid Cymru win 21,057 votes, with Reform second with 19,440 votes and the Conservatives third with 8,555.

    This means Rhun ap Iorweth, the party's leader, will return to the Senedd representing the area as his party enjoys a very good start to results day.

    Bar chart showing the results of the Bangor Conwy Môn seat in the Welsh Parliament with vote share for candidates with more than 1% of the vote: Plaid Cymru 44.9% and 0 seats, Reform UK 28.1% and 0 seats, Conservative 12.4% and 0 seats, Labour 6.4% and 0 seats, Green 4.5% and 0 seats, Lib Dem 2.3% and 0 seats Turnout: 54%

  11. Plaid leader wins seat in Bangor Conwy Môn
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    Card showing the result for the constituency election for Bangor Conwy Môn. The six seats were won as follows: Plaid Cymru 3, Reform UK 2, Conservative 1

  12. Wales' deputy first minister returning to the Senedd

    In Afan Ogwr Rhondda there were 24,538 votes for Plaid Cymru and 22,345 votes for Reform.

    There were 11,123 votes for Labour, meaning Wales' Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies holds on to his seat amid a pretty miserable day for Labour.

    Bar chart showing the results of the Afan Ogwr Rhondda seat in the Welsh Parliament with vote share for candidates with more than 1% of the vote: Plaid Cymru 36.9% and 3 seats, Reform UK 33.6% and 2 seats, Labour 16.7% and 1 seats, Conservative 4.3% and 0 seats, Green 3.9% and 0 seats, Lib Dem 2.7% and 0 seats, Heritage Party 1.1% and 0 seats Turnout: 45%

  13. Labour deputy FM wins seat in Afan Ogwr Rhondda
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    Card showing the result for the constituency election for Afan Ogwr Rhondda. The six seats were won as follows: Plaid Cymru 3, Reform UK 2, Labour 1

  14. Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr result in numbers

    Plaid Cymru win 28,687 votes, while Reform win 22,217 and Labour win 9,344 votes.

    Bar chart showing the results of the Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr seat in the Welsh Parliament with vote share for candidates with more than 1% of the vote: Plaid Cymru 39.5% and 3 seats, Reform UK 30.6% and 2 seats, Labour 12.9% and 1 seats, Conservative 6% and 0 seats, Green 4.8% and 0 seats, Beth Winter 3.2% and 0 seats, Lib Dem 1.9% and 0 seats Turnout: 47%

  15. Plaid take three seats in Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr
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    Card showing the result for the constituency election for Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr. The six seats were won as follows: Plaid Cymru 3, Reform UK 2, Labour 1

  16. Thomas not sure if Farage will visit Wales today

    Dan Thomas claps during the Senedd election countPA Media

    Speaking to BBC Wales after winning his seat, Dan Thomas says he doesn’t know if Nigel Farage will visit Wales later today.

    "I'd like to think he would,” he adds. "But look, there's all sorts of results across England.

    "I think he was in London this morning. So it’d be quite a trek to come over, but he's very welcome to come - I’ve not had time to check my phone yet."

    The newly elected member of the Senedd says that while it was still early days, there was "no doubt" Reform was a "main contender for government".

  17. Plaid win three seats in Caerdydd Penarth

    Plaid Cymru has won three seats in Caerdydd Penarth, with Reform, Labour and the Greens each winning one seat.

    Plaid won 36,136 votes, while Reform won 15,525, Labour won 10,907 and Green party won 12,113 votes.

    Bar chart showing the results of the Caerdydd Penarth seat in the Welsh Parliament with vote share for candidates with more than 1% of the vote: Plaid Cymru 41% and 3 seats, Reform UK 17.6% and 1 seats, Green 13.8% and 1 seats, Labour 12.4% and 1 seats, Conservative 7.7% and 0 seats, Propel 3.9% and 0 seats, Lib Dem 2.6% and 0 seats Turnout: 57%

  18. Greens get first seat in Caerdydd Penarth
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    Card showing the result for the constituency election for Caerdydd Penarth. The six seats were won as follows: Plaid Cymru 3, Reform UK 1, Green 1, Labour 1

  19. Three seats each for Reform and Plaid in Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni
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    Card showing the result for the constituency election for Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni. The six seats were won as follows: Plaid Cymru 3, Reform UK 3

  20. Plaid and Reform split the seats in Sir Gaerfyrddin

    Card showing the result for the constituency election for Sir Gaerfyrddin. The six seats were won as follows: Plaid Cymru 3, Reform UK 3