Conservative Stephen Crabb was photobombed by a local activist wearing a ‘Tories out’ T-shirt - during an interview, with the party now having no seats in Wales.
Conservatives were wiped out in Wales at the 2024 general election, with one prominent Pembrokeshire Tory saying the party now needs to “tend to its bloody nose” before rolling up its sleeves to resume its fight.
One of the many interviews Mr Crabb gave after failing to gain the Mid and South Pembrokeshire seat was photobombed by local activist Jim Scott, wearing a ‘Tories out’ shirt.
Out of the 32 seats since boundary changes, Labour now have 27, including Mid and South Pembrokeshire.
Plaid Cymru now have four seats: Ceredigion Preseli, Caerfyrddin, Dwyfor Meirionydd, and Ynys Mon, a solid sea of green in the western part of the country.
The remaining seat was taken by the Liberal Democrats, securing Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe.
Mid and South Pembrokeshire saw Conservative Stephen Crabb lose to Labour’s Henry Tufnell by 14,627 votes to 16,505.
After his defeat, having represented parts of the county for 19 years , previously as MP for Preseli Pembrokeshire, Mr Crabb said: “Congratulations to Henry Tufnell and his team on their victory in Mid & South Pembrokeshire last night. I wish him the very best as he takes on the enormous privilege of representing this county at Westminster.
“A huge thanks to my campaign team who have been at my side throughout this tough campaign. I am incredibly grateful to have had such a fabulous group of Pembrokeshire people working with me over the last six weeks.
“It’s been a huge honour to represent my home constituency as Member of Parliament over the last 19 years. Every day has been an enormous privilege.
“Thank you to everyone in Pembrokeshire who has given me encouragement and support along the way.”
