Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan ‘to lose seat’ as Labour set for Senedd collapse

• Welsh Labour leader and First Minister Eluned Morgan is expected to lose her Senedd seat in the Welsh elections.
• Her defeat triggers a leadership contest, as Senedd rules mandate that only a sitting Member of the Senedd (MS) can lead a party.
• Welsh Labour anticipates retaining only around 10 seats in the Senedd, marking a disastrous night for the party.
• The party acknowledged the loss of several respected MSs and expressed deep disappointment at not being able to form a government.
• Labour plans to regroup and rebuild its vote, facing challenges from Reform, Plaid Cymru, and the Green Party.

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