LABOUR'S John Griffiths said tonight's win in Newport East was a 'superb result'.
He added: "We've increased our majority six-fold, it's the best ever result for Labour in Newport East in assembly elections'.
John Griffiths LAB - 9,888
Nick Webb CON - 4,500
Ed Townsend LIB DEM - 3,703
Chris Paul PLAID - 1,369
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