Wales at the polls: Local elections 2017
On the 4th of May 2017 Wales heads to the polls to vote in the local council elections.
Rhondda Cynon Taf: 48 seats declared
- Labour 34
- Plaid Cymru 10
- Independent 2
- Liberal Democrats 1
- Cynon Valley Party 1
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Labour suffer losses but Tories fail to make inroads
Labour has suffered bruising losses in Wales, but the Conservatives failed to make as many gains as expected.
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Labour suffer setbacks but survive crucial contests
Despite some serious losses, Welsh Labour performed better than they'd feared in areas expected to be General Election battlegrounds.
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Boost for May as Labour suffers in the polls
Theresa May's hopes of a General Election victory have been boosted after local contests showed Labour suffering losses.