Rhun ap Iorwerth Demands 'New Deal' for Wales Ahead of Plaid Cymru Conference

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth is demanding a 'new deal' for Wales, asserting that the current constitutional framework with the UK government is 'broken'. His comments precede his address to Plaid Cymru's conference, the first since he assumed leadership.

Mr ap Iorwerth stated that a new settlement is necessary to address persistent underfunding and to empower Wales to tackle its own challenges. He highlighted that despite the Senedd's legislative powers, the Welsh Government's budget is largely determined in Westminster, leading to significant financial constraints.

The leader is expected to elaborate on these demands during his conference speech, advocating for greater fiscal autonomy and a fairer distribution of resources to enable Wales to invest in critical public services and economic development. This stance reflects a broader dissatisfaction within Welsh political circles regarding the allocation of funds and the perceived disregard for Welsh interests by successive UK administrations.