### [2026-05-8](/feed/2026/05/8/index.md)

##### 2026 United Kingdom local elections
# Welsh Labour leader and First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan resigns after losing her seat in the Senedd as Plaid Cymru claims victory in Wales. 




### Sources:

1. [The National](https://www.thenational.scot/news/26090656.welsh-labour-leader-eluned-morgan-loses-seat-senedd-elections/)

### Changes:

1. Welsh Labour leader and First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan resigns after losing her seat in the Senedd.  _2026-05-09 15:34:02 (First version)_
2. Welsh Labour leader and First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan resigns after losing her seat in the Senedd. [https:--www.thenational.scot-news-26090656.welsh-labour-leader-eluned-morgan-loses-seat-senedd-elections- ("The National")] as Plaid Cymru claims victory in Wales. _2026-05-10 03:34:17 (Update)_
2. Welsh Labour leader and First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan resigns after losing her seat in the Senedd as Plaid Cymru claims victory in Wales.  _(Current version)_

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