Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth announced as new First Minister of Wales

"Rhun ap Iorwerth, the leader of Plaid Cymru, has been named the next First Minister of Wales. He secured the most votes from Members of the Senedd (MSs) on Tuesday, marking a historic first: no non-Labour politician has held the post in the Welsh Parliament's 27-year history. Mr ap Iorwerth succeeds Baroness Eluned Morgan, who lost her seat in last week's Senedd election and subsequently resigned as Welsh Labour leader after a devastating set of results for the party."

"He has announced plans to form a minority government. Plaid Cymru secured the largest bloc in the election but fell short of a majority, holding 43 Members of the Senedd (MSs). Rhun ap Iorwerth is Plaid Cymru's First Minister of Wales (PA Wire) Mr ap Iorwerth's nomination was supported by the two Wales Green Party MSs. Liberal Democrat MS Jane Dodds and Welsh Labour MSs chose to abstain from the vote."

"Before Mr ap Iorwerth is officially confirmed as first minister, the Senedd's presiding officer will write to the King recommending that he is officially appointed. Mr ap Iorwerth described being elected as First Minister as the"

Rhun ap Iorwerth has been named the next First Minister of Wales after securing the most votes from Members of the Senedd. The appointment marks the first time a non-Labour politician has held the post in the Welsh Parliament’s 27-year history. He succeeds Baroness Eluned Morgan, who lost her seat in the previous Senedd election and resigned as Welsh Labour leader. Ap Iorwerth plans to form a minority government. Plaid Cymru won the largest bloc with 43 Members of the Senedd but did not reach a majority. His nomination was supported by the two Wales Green Party members, while Liberal Democrat Jane Dodds and Welsh Labour members abstained. The presiding officer will write to the King to recommend formal appointment.

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