Caerphilly: Reform not the only losers - as UKIP record 'comically low' number of votes

Caerphilly By-Election Results

Plaid Cymru won the by-election in Caerphilly, with Lindsay Whittle receiving 47.4% of the vote.

Reform's Llŷr Powell came in second with 36%, while Labour's vote collapsed to 11%.

UKIP had a poor showing, with a "comically low" number of votes, finishing last.

Someone had to finish last – and UKIP ended up with the wooden spoon.

The turnout was 50%, with Reform having narrowly led polling before the election.

Author's summary: Plaid Cymru wins Caerphilly by-election with 47.4% of the vote.

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The London Economic The London Economic — 2025-10-29

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