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Wednesday, 13 June, 2001, 14:44 GMT 15:44 UK![]() Wales ![]() ![]() ![]() Labour's UK success is mirrored in Wales as the political map remains virtually unchanged. ![]() ![]() The post of Secretary of State for Wales remains in the Cabinet reshuffle, and Paul Murphy holds onto the title. ![]() ![]() Newport tops the apathy poll in Wales as general election turnout hits its lowest figure across the UK since 1918. Also:
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MPs await PM's call
Welsh MPs hoping for ministerial jobs in the new Labour government should learn their fate on Monday. ![]()
Hannan's Call to Order
Political broadcaster Patrick Hannan reflects on the first general election of the new millennium. ![]()
The battle for Monmouth
Tory hopes for a single Welsh seat are dashed as the battle for Monmouth proved to be as nail-biting as its billing. ![]()
Plaid gain after Anglesey blow
Plaid Cymru wins Carmarthen East from Labour after the blow of losing their stronghold of Anglesey. ![]()
Labour faithful welcome 'exotic' MP
Chris Bryant refutes his critics and those who called him too "exotic" and woos traditional Labour voters in the Rhondda. ![]()
Labour astride valley of the polls
Labour win the battle to retain their traditional stronghold of the Rhondda against a concerted challenge by Plaid Cymru. ![]()
Plaid's night of mixed fortune
Plaid Cymru carry off their prize seat of Carmarthen East and Dinefwr but lose Ynys Mon. ![]()
Late postal votes hand-delivered
Royal Mail pulls out all the stops to see that postal votes arriving late in north Wales reach polling stations in time. ![]()
End of first post-devolution election
The first general election post-devolution in Wales draws to a close after four weeks of campaigning. ![]()
Wales Decides: Your Views
E-mail us with your thoughts about the result of the general election. ![]()
Polling day in pictures
A caravan, supermarket, chip shop and living room are among the more unusual polling stations in use on election day. ![]()
MPs take their bow
Election day provides at least 10 new MPs in Wales as long-serving parliamentarians take their leave from Westminster. ![]()
Thursday gets the vote
There's little that's special about Thursdays - except one thing.....it's when the British go out to vote. ![]()
Results night online
BBC News Online is poised to bring you the most comprehensive election results and news service available anywhere on the web. ![]()
First-timers cast their votes
Former hereditary peers and the homeless are among those who can vote at a general election for the first time. ![]()
Black box election night recorder
Forget the hi-tech revolution, the UK's general election still relies on the good old black box. ![]()
Goodbye, green benches
The 2001 House of Commons intake will soon be revealed, but some famous faces will not be returning to Westminster. |
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