"Faceless candidates and feckless council leaders from Northumberland to Kent are the canaries in the mine when it comes to what [Nigel] Farage has in store for our parliament and our people."
"He said that while the Greens had done well to win in Greater Manchester, he was confident voters in Wales looking for a progressive alternative would turn to Plaid. During the leader's speech in Newport, south-east Wales, ap Iorwerth highlighted plans such as setting up 10 surgical hubs to tackle NHS waiting lists, and making sure every school has a library."
"Ap Iorwerth said his government would be pushing for fair funding for Wales and parity of powers with Scotland. He said a new Wales bill was needed and a standing commission would be established to spark a national conversation about the shape of Wales's future."
Rhun ap Iorwerth, leading Plaid Cymru at its largest conference, declared the upcoming Welsh parliament elections a direct contest between his party and Reform UK. He argued that Labour and the Conservatives are declining, citing the Gorton and Denton byelection results. Ap Iorwerth outlined radical plans including establishing ten surgical hubs to reduce NHS waiting lists and ensuring every school has a library. Plaid Cymru, currently leading polls, will unveil a 100-day governance blueprint. The party seeks fair funding for Wales and equal powers with Scotland through a new Wales bill and standing commission. Ap Iorwerth criticized Labour's Eluned Morgan and strongly opposed Reform UK, characterizing it as a threat to Welsh interests.
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