[citation needed] At the European election in 2004, they polled 17,280 votes, 1.9% of the Welsh total.

Abortive talks were also held with Blaenau Gwent People's Voice Group.

Alwyn Humphreys unsuccessfully contested Clwyd South for Forward Wales in the 2005 UK General Election where he received 2.4% of the vote share.

It was announced in January 2010 that Forward Wales would not renew its registration with the electoral commission and the party was disbanded.

[4] Ron Davies unsuccessfully stood as the Plaid Cymru candidate in Caerphilly during the 2011 Welsh Assembly elections.