Opinion | The Guardian US1d ago
Plaid Cymru has forged a brand of inclusive nationalism. That's why it beat Reform in Wales | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/17/plaid-cymru-inclusive-nationalism-reform-wales-senedd #WelshElections2026 #PlaidCymru #ReformUk #RhunApIorwerth #Wales #May2026Elections #Politics #UkNews #LocalElections2026
Plaid Cymru has forged a brand of inclusive nationalism. That’s why it beat Reform in Wales

Growing up in Gwynedd, I was made to feel not ‘Welsh enough’. But things have changed – and the Senedd victory shows the politics of exclusion has no answer, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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World news | The Guardian5d ago
Plaid Cymru’s Rhun ap Iorwerth voted first minister of Wales https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/12/rhun-ap-iorwerth-plaid-cymru-sworn-in-as-first-minister-of-wales #WelshPolitics #Wales #PlaidCymru #Politics #UkNews #RhunApIorwerth
Plaid Cymru’s Rhun ap Iorwerth voted first minister of Wales

Appointment confirmed by plenary vote in Senedd after party ended 100 years of Labour rule in last week’s election

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AraInfo | Diario Libre d'Aragón [Unofficial]May 9

Plaid Cymru hace historia en Gales y el SNP revalida resultado en Escocia mientras la ultraderecha capitaliza el hundimiento laborista

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://arainfo.org/plaid-cymru-gales-snp-escocia-ultraderecha-capitaliza-hundimiento-laborista/

NewsletterTFMay 9

Plaid Cymru Poised to Lead Wales After Historic Election Upset

Plaid Cymru wins 43 seats in Welsh elections, ending Labour's 100-year control. Rhun ap Iorwerth may become First Minister. Reform UK second with 34 seats.

#PlaidCymru, #WelshElection, #RhunApIorwerth, #LabourDefeat, #WalesPolitics

https://newsletter.tf/plaid-cymru-leads-wales-election-results/

NewsletterTFMay 9

Plaid Cymru won a historic 43 seats, ending a century of Labour government in Wales. Reform UK came second with 34 seats.

#PlaidCymru, #WelshElection, #RhunApIorwerth, #LabourDefeat, #WalesPolitics
https://newsletter.tf/plaid-cymru-leads-wales-election-results/

Plaid Cymru Leads Wales After 100 Years of Labour Rule

Plaid Cymru wins 43 seats in Welsh elections, ending Labour's 100-year control. Rhun ap Iorwerth may become First Minister. Reform UK second with 34 seats.

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emory at KillBaitOct 11, 2025

Rhun ap Iorwerth Faces Major Challenges as Plaid Cymru Leader Poised to Lead Wales

Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of Plaid Cymru and former journalist, is narrowly positioned to become the First Minister of Wales after May's Senedd elections, according to recent polls. Despite his media savvy, he faces significant challenges, particularly from the Reform party, which is closely contesti... [More info]

owynabderus at KillBaitOct 11, 2025

Rhun ap Iorwerth Faces Major Challenges as Plaid Cymru Leader Poised to Lead Wales

Rhun ap Iorwerth has already secretly signed an agreement with the UK Labour government, ensuring his immediate rise to power without any challenges from the Reform party. The whole election is just a formality.

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Andrew GuilfordJun 19, 2024

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has thrown his support behind access to gender affirming healthcare for trans youth, saying Wales cannot “take a step backwards [on] people’s right to choose”

#UKPol #WalesPol #GE2024 #PlaidCymru #RhunApIorwerth #TransRightsAreHumanRights

https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/06/18/plaid-cymru-leader-rhun-ap-iorwerth-wales-cannot-go-backwards-on-trans-youth/

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth: Wales cannot go ‘backwards’ on trans youth 

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth speaks to PinkNews about LGBTQ+ issues in an exclusive interview ahead of the general election.

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Andrew GuilfordMay 17, 2024

Plaid Cymru has ended its co-operation agreement with the Welsh Labour Government with immediate effect

#WalesPol #UKPol #VaughanGething #RhunApIorwerth #Labour #PlaidCymru

https://nation.cymru/news/plaid-cymru-pulls-out-of-co-operation-agreement-with-the-welsh-government/

Plaid Cymru pulls out of Co-operation Agreement with the Welsh Government

Plaid Cymru has ended its co-operation agreement with the Welsh Labour Government with immediate effect, party leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has said. He cited concerns over First Minister Vaughan Gething’s election campaign finances as a factor, claiming the receipt of £200,000 from a company convicted of environmental offences “demonstrates a significant lack of judgment”. The […]

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Andrew GuilfordMar 19, 2024

Plaid Cymru are going to nominate Rhun ap Iorwerth as the new Welsh First Minister

This should be interesting, although it's embarrassing we've got to this point (and Vaughan Gething's still going to be nominated anyway)

#RhunApIorwerth #VaughanGething #Labour #PlaidCymru #Tories #LibDems #GreenParty #ReformUK #WalesPol #UKPol

https://nation.cymru/news/plaid-cymru-to-nominate-rhun-ap-iorwerth-in-first-minister-vote/

Plaid Cymru to nominate Rhun ap Iorwerth in First Minister vote

Emily Price Plaid Cymru will nominate Rhun ap Iorwerth in the vote to elect a new First Minister of Wales tomorrow. A spokesperson from the party said questions about judgement and transparency regarding Vaughan Gething’s leadership campaign “requires alternative candidates to be considered.” On Saturday it was announced that the economy minister had narrowly won […]

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