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| Plaid Cymru's ambition 'can appeal to all' | Plaid Cymru's ambition 'can appeal to all' |
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| Plaid Cymru's election pitch can reach beyond its heartlands to the whole of Wales, the party's economy spokesman Rhun ap Iorwerth has said. | |
| He told the party's spring conference in Llanelli there was a "palpable" appetite to bring 17 years of Labour-led government to an end. | |
| Plaid Cymru had "ambitious but achievable" ideas to boost health, education and the economy, he said. | |
| "Wales needs a break, a long break. Labour needs a break," he added. | |
| "Our ambition for Wales can appeal to all," Mr ap Iorwerth said. | |
| "Regardless of people's background, circumstances, or previous loyalties, the whole nation can unite behind our programme for a well, well-educated and wealthier Wales. | "Regardless of people's background, circumstances, or previous loyalties, the whole nation can unite behind our programme for a well, well-educated and wealthier Wales. |
| "Real change is on the ballot paper at this election. Now is the time to decide." | "Real change is on the ballot paper at this election. Now is the time to decide." |
| Plaid Cymru is currently the assembly's third largest party with 11 of its 60 seats, but it holds no constituency seats outside of mid, west and north west Wales. | Plaid Cymru is currently the assembly's third largest party with 11 of its 60 seats, but it holds no constituency seats outside of mid, west and north west Wales. |
| It was part of a coalition government with Labour from 2007 to 2011. |