Caerphilly byelection result live: Labour, Plaid Cyrmu and Reform UK braced for results of pivotal Welsh parliament vote

Outcome of byelection in historically Labour stronghold could mark historic shift in Welsh politics

The Plaid leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth, has arrived at the count, a sign that his party has done well.

We’re told Reform UK leader Nigel Farage won’t be here.

The Plaid candidate, Lindsay Whittle, said it had been an exciting campaign for him and his party.

I’ve had young people having selfies with me. One youngster jumped out of a car and told me I was his hero. That made me feel six-foot tall.