Rhun ap Iorwerth

Rhun ap Iorwerth is the leader of Plaid Cymru, a Welsh political party aiming to lead the next government in Wales. He is newsworthy as the May Senedd elections approach, where Plaid Cymru hopes to gain power. Ap Iorwerth recently published a 60-page plan outlining his party's priorities for its first 100 days in government if elected. He believes Welsh voters are increasingly driven by their Welsh identity and open to a redesigned Britain. His relevance stems from his leadership role in Plaid Cymru and the party's potential to influence the future of Welsh governance, particularly given concerns about voter awareness of devolution powers and a perceived decline in Labour's traditional support in Wales.