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Plaid Cymru Aims to Lead Minority Welsh Government After 2026 Election

Adam Price Calls for United Alliance to Drive Wales Forward

Adam Price, leader of Plaid Cymru, has issued a powerful call for collaboration, inviting all political forces to join in an alliance to advance Wales’s future. “We are committed to acting with unwavering determination, bold ambition, and genuine humility to make Wales the best it can be,” Price declared. “This is a new beginning.”

People walk around Canary Wharf in London
People walk around Canary Wharf in London

He emphasized the significance of a united national voice: “No UK government or minister, now or in the future, can afford to ignore Wales’s needs and aspirations when we speak as one.”

A headshot of Keir Starmer who looks slightly beyond the camera and has a neutral expression on his face.
A headshot of Keir Starmer who looks slightly beyond the camera and has a neutral expression on his face.

Plaid Cymru Holds Strong Position with 43 Seats in Senedd

Although Plaid Cymru narrowly missed securing an outright majority at Cardiff Bay, its 43 seats position the party as the strongest contender to form a government. The party is poised to negotiate support from opposition Members of the Senedd (MSs) to establish a functioning minority administration.

Getty Images Rhun ap Iorwerth surrounded by his fellow Plaid Cymru Senedd members on the steps of the Welsh Parliament building.
Plaid Cymru has 43 of the 96 members of the Welsh Parliament

Senedd Vote on New First Minister Could Happen This Week

The Welsh Parliament is expected to hold a pivotal vote to confirm who will lead the Welsh government, potentially as soon as Tuesday. Sources suggest that Welsh Labour may choose to abstain, smoothing the path for Adam Price to be appointed as First Minister.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer adjusts his glasses as he speaks in Downing Street, Westminster, London, in April 2026
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer adjusts his glasses as he speaks in Downing Street, Westminster, London, in April 2026

In this minority government scenario, Price would depend on backing from opposition MSs to pass crucial legislation and govern effectively.

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