‘Historic moment’ for Welsh Greens with first-ever candidate elected to Senedd

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9 May 2026 • 12:15 AM MYT
The Independent
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‘Historic moment’ for Welsh Greens with first-ever candidate elected to Senedd

  • The Wales Green Party has won its first-ever seat in the Senedd, with leader Anthony Slaughter elected in Caerdydd Penarth.
  • Mr Slaughter gained the fourth seat in the constituency, securing 14 per cent of the vote, ahead of Labour's 12 per cent.
  • He said he is “honoured” to be the first Green candidate elected to the Senedd, calling it “an historic moment for the party”.
  • Green Party leader Zack Polanski said he is “so proud to see my friend Anthony play a central role in our historic breakthrough onto the Senedd”.
  • Mr Slaughter said he aims to address key issues including the cost of living, the housing crisis, and protecting Wales's natural environment.

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