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Counting begins for European election Labour tops Euro poll in Wales with UKIP close behind
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Counting of the votes to decide which four politicians will represent Wales in the European Parliament is taking place this evening. Labour has narrowly topped the European election poll in Wales, but was just 0.2% ahead of UKIP, sources say.
Thirty two per cent of those eligible to vote in Wales cast their ballot last Thursday. The Conservatives came third with 17.5% of the vote followed by Plaid Cymru, with 15.6%.
The best turnout was Anglesey, with 38%, and the lowest Blaenau Gwent and Merthyr Tydfil, with 27%. It means the four parties each retain a seat representing Wales in the European Parliament.
In 2009 the Conservatives, Labour, Plaid Cymru and UKIP each had a Welsh MEP elected. The Tories led the poll. The turnout across Wales was 32%.
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. Five years ago the Conservatives topped the poll.
Bryn Parry Jones will declare the victors at Fishguard Leisure Centre. and the result is expected some time after midnight.