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Welsh Plaid Cymru Party Win First Seats in UK Parliament

© REUTERS / Stefan WermuthA union flag is seen near the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain April 18, 2017.
A union flag is seen near the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain April 18, 2017. - Sputnik International
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Jonathan Edwards and Hywel Williams, from the Welsh Plaid Cymru party, became the first party's members of Parliament in the new House of Commons, local media reported Friday.

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — According to the Sky News broadcaster, Edwards from the East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow constituency was supported by 39,3 percent of local voters.

The news outlet added that Williams from Arfon was backed by 40,8 of the voters.

At the moment, the Labour Party is leading with 55 seats, the Conservatives won 34 seats, the Scottish National Party secured seven, while independent candidates and the nominees of other parties won elections in six more constituencies.

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