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Llŷr Gruffydd nominated unanimously as Plaid Cymru’s acting leader

11 May 2023 2 minute read
Llŷr Gruffydd

Llŷr Gruffydd MS has been nominated unanimously by the Plaid Cymru Senedd Group as the party’s Acting Leader subject to ratification by the party’s National Council.

This comes after Adam Price MS informed Plaid Cymru’s National Executive Committee last night (Wednesday May 10th) that he will be stepping down as Leader of the party once interim arrangements are in place.

The NEC approved a motion allowing the Plaid Cymru Senedd Group to invite nominations for the position of interim Leader (Thursday).

Plaid Cymru’s National Council will meet on Saturday to ratify the decision.

Grateful

A new leader will be in place in the summer and a timetable outlining the process of electing a permanent leader will be communicated to party members at the earliest possible opportunity.

Plaid Cymru Acting Leader elect Llŷr Gruffydd MS said: “I’m grateful to the Plaid Cymru Senedd Group for nominating me as Acting Leader elect.

“I would like to thank Adam on behalf of the Plaid Cymru Senedd Group for his vision, commitment, and dedication over the last four years.

“Our focus is now on moving forward together to deliver on behalf of the people of Wales, and to foster a better culture within the party. I hope members will entrust me with the responsibility of leading that work until we elect a new leader.”

First Minister

Mark Drakeford has thanked former Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price for his work implementing the co-operation agreement following his resignation.

In a statement, the First Minister of Wales said: “I want to thank Adam Price for the constructive way the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru have worked together to develop and implement the co-operation agreement. These shared priorities are making a real difference to people across Wales.

“The co-operation agreement is an agreement between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru – not between individuals.

“There will be discussions about the agreement in light of recent developments.”


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Leigh Richards
Leigh Richards
1 year ago

Sensible choice – the definition ‘safe pair of hands’ certainly applies to Llŷr Gruffydd

Rhufawn Jones
Rhufawn Jones
1 year ago

Great news, and great choice!

Lazar Ionescu
Lazar Ionescu
1 year ago
Reply to  Rhufawn Jones

Dw i’n cytuno. Mae o’n ddyn da efo gweledigaeth a thân yn ei fol.

G Horton-Jones
G Horton-Jones
1 year ago

Ymlaen Cymru

Alun
Alun
1 year ago

Penderfyniad call

Gareth Westacott
Gareth Westacott
1 year ago

A very good choice! – and I hope he stands and gets elected too.

hdavies15
hdavies15
1 year ago

That was the easy bit, I’m still not clear how any new leader will create unity and sort out the delinquents. Big balancing act required and willingness to offend because some people’s interpretation will not square with any outcome.

Iago Prydderch
Iago Prydderch
1 year ago

Why haven’t they revealed the names of those who are accused of bullying and harassment? All we know Llyr Gruffydd could be one of them. Unless they do that how can they fix the problem? Or are they trying to cover up who is involved!

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