Summary
Plaid Cymru, led by Rhun ap Iorwerth, aims to replace Welsh Labour in the upcoming Senedd election. The party is positioning itself as a new government with fresh ideas and as the main opponent to Nigel Farage's Reform UK. Plaid Cymru has traditionally supported Labour but now seeks to lead, offering policies like payments to address child poverty.
Key Facts
- Rhun ap Iorwerth has led Plaid Cymru since 2023.
- The next Senedd election will occur in May.
- Labour has been leading Wales since devolution began in 1999.
- Plaid Cymru promises a government with "new energy and new ideas."
- The party sees Reform UK as a significant competitor in the election.
- Plaid Cymru supports policies like payments to tackle child poverty.
- The party has traditionally had support in Welsh-speaking areas.
- Plaid aims to appeal to a broader audience across Wales.
