Rhun ap Iorwerth was last night elected to the Welsh Assembly in Ynys Mon in spectacular fashion. He takes over from former Plaid leader Ieuan Wyn Jones, who recently stood down to lead the new
Rhun ap Iorwerth secured 12,601 votes (58.2%), well ahead of
Labour on 3,435 (15.8%) and UKIP on 3,099 (14.3%). The Conservatives
came fourth with 1,843 (8.5%) – over 20 percentage points down on their
performance in 2012. Socialist Labour came fifth with 348 (1.6%) while the Lib
Dems finished last with 309 (1.4%).
Well done to everyone involved with the campaign. It is a
truly fantastic result.
On a good night for Plaid Cymru, they also retained the Penyrheol
seat on Caerphilly Council with over 50% of the vote and gained a seat on the
community council in the same area.
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