Plaid Cymru Secures Major Victory in Caerphilly, Labour Suffer Stunning Defeat

Plaid Cymru achieved a surprising victory in the Caerphilly by-election, defeating Labour Party (UK) and asserting its strength in a previously safe seat.

• In the Caerphilly by-election, Plaid Cymru secured 47% of the vote, marking a significant defeat for the Labour Party (UK) in a seat they traditionally dominated.
• Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, initially claimed the contest was a tight race, but their campaign lost momentum as the ballot results became clear.
• The outcome in Caerphilly reflects growing political shifts in Wales, as Plaid Cymru continues to challenge the Labour Party (UK) in key constituencies across the region.