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Plaid Cymru (English: / p l aɪ d ˈ k ʌ m r i / PLYDE KUM-ree; Welsh: [plaid ˈkəmri]; officially Plaid Cymru – the Party of Wales, and often referred to simply as Plaid) is a centre-left to left-wing, Welsh nationalist political party in Wales, committed to Welsh independence from the United Kingdom.
Plaid Cymru's headline policies are: Fair funding for Wales. Secure the £4bn owed to Wales from HS2 to invest in improving our own public transport in all parts of the country and reversing cuts to local bus services. Demand a fair funding system for Wales, based around our needs, giving us the public services we deserve. Fair play for patients.
Plaid Cymru is the third largest political party in Wales, with 11 of 60 seats in the Senedd. From 2007 to 2011, it was the junior partner in the One Wales coalition government, with Welsh Labour.
Plaid Cymru strongly oppose the Conservative UK Government’s proposals and attitudes towards asylum seekers and refugees, including deportation to Rwanda...
Jun 13, 2024 · Plaid Cymru has launched its 2024 election manifesto, in which leader Rhun ap Iorwerth called for "fair" funding for Wales. The document , external sets out the party's plans if it was to form...
3 days ago · Plaid Cymru, political party that has sought self-government for Wales and worked to protect and promote Welsh language and culture. Initially more a social movement than a political party, it was founded in 1925 in response to a perceived threat posed by the increasing official use of English in Wales.
Jun 16, 2023 · Rhun ap Iorwerth becomes Plaid Cymru leader a decade after switching from journalism to politics. One of the first things that strikes you when you meet Rhun ap Iorwerth, apart from the fact...
In March 2023, Adam Price MS, Plaid Cymru leader, said he would prefer a coalition government over a co-operation deal, as it would allow Plaid Cymru to be in government to govern Wales and move forward in achieving Welsh independence.
Apr 8, 2021 · Plaid Cymru launched their radical, ambitious (and entirely deliverable) manifesto was launched yesterday. Here's some highlights. 1. It is the most radically ambitious and transformational programme offered by any party in any Welsh election since 1945.
May 30, 2024 · Plaid Cymru is the only party putting Wales first, the party's leader has told its general election campaign launch. Speaking at the event in Bangor, north Wales, Rhun ap Iorwerth said it was...
