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Counting begins for European election | |
(about 1 hour later) | |
Counting of the votes to decide which four politicians will represent Wales in the European Parliament is taking place this evening. | Counting of the votes to decide which four politicians will represent Wales in the European Parliament is taking place this evening. |
Thirty two per cent of those eligible to vote in Wales cast their ballot last Thursday. | Thirty two per cent of those eligible to vote in Wales cast their ballot last Thursday. |
The best turnout was Anglesey, with 38%, and the lowest Blaenau Gwent and Merthyr Tydfil, with 27%. | The best turnout was Anglesey, with 38%, and the lowest Blaenau Gwent and Merthyr Tydfil, with 27%. |
In 2009 the Conservatives, Labour, Plaid Cymru and UKIP each had a Welsh MEP elected. The Tories led the poll. | In 2009 the Conservatives, Labour, Plaid Cymru and UKIP each had a Welsh MEP elected. The Tories led the poll. |
The votes are being counted in each of the 22 local authority areas and the results passed on to the regional returning officer for Wales. | The votes are being counted in each of the 22 local authority areas and the results passed on to the regional returning officer for Wales. |
Bryn Parry Jones will declare the victors at Fishguard Leisure Centre. and the result is expected some time after midnight. | Bryn Parry Jones will declare the victors at Fishguard Leisure Centre. and the result is expected some time after midnight. |