Summary
The leader of Plaid Cymru, Rhun ap Iorwerth, prefers to form a minority government rather than a coalition if Plaid wins the upcoming Welsh election. Polls suggest Plaid could win, but likely not enough seats for a majority, meaning they might need to work with other parties to pass laws. No party has ever won a majority in the Welsh Parliament (Senedd).
Key Facts
- Rhun ap Iorwerth is the leader of Plaid Cymru.
- He wants Plaid to lead a minority government if they win the election.
- Recent polls suggest Plaid might win 45 seats, with 96 seats in total in the Senedd.
- Plaid needs 50 seats for a majority, so cooperation with other parties might be necessary.
- Historically, no party has won a majority in the Welsh Parliament.
- In the past, parties like Labour have formed coalitions to govern.
- Plaid previously had a cooperation deal with Welsh Labour between 2021 and 2024.
