Plaid Cymru

Plaid Cymru is a pro-independence political party in Wales. They are newsworthy due to the upcoming Senedd elections in May, where polls suggest they could significantly challenge Labour's historical dominance. Recently, Plaid Cymru reached a deal with the Welsh Labour administration to pass the Welsh budget. This agreement releases real-terms funding increases for government departments and local authorities. The First Minister has urged voters to focus on Wales' future rather than treating the election as a referendum on Keir Starmer, highlighting the possibility of Plaid Cymru (and the Greens) gaining power. Their performance in the upcoming election will be a key indicator of the political landscape in Wales and the strength of the independence movement.