"Reform could win the most seats under Wales's new more proportional voting system but it is unlikely to be able to form a government, as other parties have ruled out going into coalition with it."
"After more than 100 years of dominance in Wales, support for the Labour party has collapsed, with former voters seemingly going to Plaid Cymru or, in lesser numbers, to Reform opposite ends of the political spectrum."
"The definition of winning' is always contestable in PR elections. Often the largest party emerges with similar proportions of votes and seats to other parties, so of course Reform are going to exploit that, quite understandably, if that's what happens."
Reform UK supporters gathered in Merthyr Tydfil for a rally before key elections. The party, led by Nigel Farage, could win the most seats under a new voting system but may struggle to form a government due to coalition rejections. Support for Labour has declined, with voters shifting to Plaid Cymru and Reform. The two parties are closely competing. Experts note that the definition of winning in proportional representation elections is complex, and Reform's rise has affected Conservative support.
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